Mark Coopersmith
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- The Other “F” Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams, and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work.
- The Toolset, Skillset and Mindset of Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs.
- The Inside Story of Silicon Valley, and How to Develop Your Own Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.
- Unlocking Innovation and Growth in the Global Enterprise: Three Keys to Successful Corporate Entrepreneurship.
- How Venture Capital Works, for Entrepreneurs and Investors.
- Business Model Innovation. Storytelling and Pitching Your Venture or Business Concept for Maximum Effect, including Mark’s “Top 10” tips for effective presentations.
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Biography
Meet Mark Coopersmith, an accomplished global educator, Fortune 500 executive, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Currently, he serves as a Senior Fellow and Faculty Director at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, where he teaches and speaks on entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and driving change. Mark’s expertise extends beyond academia, as he has launched and led successful businesses at the intersection of technology, media, and consumer products for prominent companies like Sony and Newell Rubbermaid. In addition to this, he is the proud founder of thriving Silicon Valley startups such as WebOrder (now owned by Google) and ETwater, which addresses global water scarcity with an IoT solution.
Mark is highly sought after as a speaker, having delivered captivating talks to leadership teams at Google, Disney, Airbus, Daimler Benz, SAP, and many other renowned organizations. His work as an educator has resulted in the development of hundreds of ventures across various sectors, including web services, medical devices, consumer electronics, business services, cancer research, education, online retail, and fashion. Many of these startups were nurtured in Mark’s popular Workshop for Startups and Learn2Launch courses and programs. Additionally, he has facilitated the launch of numerous corporate ventures through his executive programs and workshops.
His influence extends beyond the classroom and boardroom, as Mark also mentors entrepreneurs and teams at UC Berkeley’s SkyDeck accelerator, where he is one of the founding members. Moreover, he is a limited partner in eight Silicon Valley venture funds, contributing to the growth of the dynamic tech ecosystem.
Known for his ability to bridge theoretical concepts with practical examples and tools, Mark is co-author of the bestselling book, “The Other ‘F’ Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams, and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work.” As the inaugural Author in Residence at NASDAQ’s Entrepreneurial Center in Silicon Valley, he shares compelling insights and techniques on leveraging failure as a stepping stone to success.
Mark holds multiple degrees from UC Berkeley, further solidifying his dedication and commitment to the institution. When he is not immersed in his work, he enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain biking, skiing, tennis, and cooking. Mark resides in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, with his college sweetheart and their two grown children.
For a brief or program bio, it can be summarized that Mark Coopersmith is an acclaimed educator, author, entrepreneur, and Fortune 500 executive. As a Senior Fellow and Faculty Director at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, he teaches innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to current and future leaders worldwide. With a track record of building and managing global businesses, including successful startups, Mark stands as a respected keynote speaker and an experienced limited partner in multiple venture capital funds. His dedication to nurturing young entrepreneurs is evident through the launch of hundreds of ventures by his students. By exploring topics like failure, Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, the internal workings and development of entrepreneurial ecosystems, and corporate entrepreneurship, Mark continues to inspire and guide individuals and organizations on their journeys to success.
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