Mark is CEO of Vortex Immersion Media, the world’s leading designer of transformative 360 immersive entertainment experiences. Dubbed “Community VR,” Vortex live concerts, stage shows and experiences feature surround video & audio, spectacular visual effects and real-time interactivity.
Mark spent his early career around Wall Street as principle with Firms such as UBS Paine Webber and Wellington Shields & Co. has been a guiding force within several start-ups, takeovers, and turn-arounds; Inktomi Corporation (acquired by Yahoo!), Emmy Award winning Teranex (video processing), Mesh Networks (mobile wifi, acquired by Motorola,) Theseus Logic (clock-less semiconductor) Skycross (award-winning antenna technology) Zeros & Ones, Inc. (digital convergence) and ONEHOPE Wine (cause commerce.)
Mark is also an inspirational speaker, producer & Co-Host of The LIFE CHANGES Radio Show and Live Event Series focused on sharing and embracing “change” in order to “do life better.” Having experienced extraordinarily large ups and downs along with all of the life lessons in between, Mark has learned that wisdom is gained through experience. The successes are fun and empowering yet personal growth and expansion comes from the setbacks and struggles. He teaches that this is where the real insightful magic is discovered and authenticity ultimately realized.
Mark’s contributions have led to numerous awards as an entrepreneur and inventor including; A Prime Time Emmy for technological innovation in film and television processing, R&D 100 award (The Oscar’s of Inventing) and Businessweek Magazine Product of the Year.
Specialties: Intuitive Strategic Guidance, Public and Keynote Speaking, Scalar Heart, Coaching, NLP, Hypnotherapy & Time Line Therapy® Certifications. Reiki, Reconnective and Energetic Alchemy Mastery, Vocalist, Saxophone, Sports and Yoga, Bachelors in Psychology.