More than four decades of experience helping technology companies raise capital, scale operations, create enterprise value, and execute growth strategies across multiple stages of development
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EXPERTISE
Scope of Expertise
Expertise developed through four decades raising capital, scaling technology companies, creating enterprise value, managing investor relationships, and executing growth strategies across multiple markets
Capital Formation
Equity financing, venture capital, debt financing, investor syndicates, fundraising strategy, and capital acquisition
Growth Strategy
Market expansion, revenue growth, competitive positioning, business scaling, and long-term value creation
Enterprise Value
Business valuation drivers, market positioning, strategic initiatives, growth execution, and value creation
Investor Relations
Investor communications, stakeholder alignment, fundraising support, governance expectations, and capital stewardship
Scaling Organizations
Operational growth, management systems, organizational development, execution frameworks, and leadership alignment
Executive Leadership
Leadership of growth-stage companies involving capital raising, strategic planning, business execution, and organizational scaling
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Key milestones from more than four decades raising capital, scaling technology businesses, creating enterprise value, and executing growth strategies across multiple markets
1980–1981 – Launching a Technology Venture in China
Founded Sinotech, one of China’s earliest technology service ventures, gaining first-hand experience launching and growing a business in an emerging international market
1981–1985 – Participating in a Transformational Growth Market
Member of the IBM PC launch team during one of the most significant growth cycles in technology history, contributing to the rapid expansion of the personal computer market
1985–1990 – Building a High-Growth Security Company
Led commercialization and growth initiatives (including all capital raising) that helped establish the first NSA-certified personal computer security product in government and commercial markets
1990–1996 – Creating Enterprise Value Through Growth Strategy
Helped improve market position, revenue performance, and enterprise value through strategic initiatives involving Norand, AMD, and Sharp Corporation prior to Nordand’s acquisition by Intermec
1996–2001 – Founding and Scaling a Venture-Backed Technology Company
As Co-founder and CEO of MobileStar, helped build one of the nation’s first public Wi-Fi networks, securing financing, accelerating growth, and creating a new technology market category
2001–2013 – Growth and Technology Modernization Initiatives
Supported large-scale technology modernization efforts involving investment decisions, business cases, technology adoption, and organizational transformation
2014–2015 – Structuring Innovative Growth Initiatives
Helped develop funding and organizational structures supporting public-private initiatives designed to advance economic development objectives in Latin America
2015–Present – Advising Growth-Stage Companies and Investors
Advise technology companies, investors, and growth-stage organizations on capital formation, enterprise value creation, growth strategy, commercialization, and business execution
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Relevant Experience
Experience spanning capital formation, enterprise value creation, growth strategy, investor relations, organizational scaling, and executive leadership
Growth Drivers
Value Creation & Leadership
Capital Formation
Experience raising equity and debt capital, structuring financing initiatives, supporting investor engagement, and funding growth-stage businesses
Investor Relations
Communication and alignment among founders, executives, investors, lenders, and other financial stakeholders
Growth Strategy
Development and execution of growth initiatives involving market expansion, revenue acceleration, competitive positioning, and long-term business growth
Venture Financing
Participation in venture financings, growth-stage fundraising, capital acquisition, and investor evaluation processes
Enterprise Value
Strategic initiatives designed to improve market position, financial performance, acquisition readiness, and overall enterprise value
Business Valuation
Factors influencing enterprise value, acquisition attractiveness, growth potential, and investment decisions
Market Creation
Experience identifying emerging opportunities, creating new market categories, and accelerating adoption of innovative technologies
Commercial Growth
Revenue growth initiatives, customer acquisition strategies, market expansion, and execution of growth objectives
Scaling Organizations
Building operational capabilities, leadership structures, and management systems required to support sustained growth
Executive Leadership
Leadership of technology companies involving growth planning, capital formation, organizational development, and business execution
CASE QUESTIONS
Questions Often Raised in Litigation
Representative issues involving venture financing, capital formation, enterprise value, growth strategy, executive decision-making, and industry practice
Capital Formation
How do growth-stage companies raise capital and secure financing?
Industry Practice
What constitutes accepted industry custom and practice?
Enterprise Value
What factors influence enterprise value and company valuation?
Growth Strategy
How do companies evaluate and execute growth opportunities?
Executive Decisions
How are major investment and growth decisions typically made?
Investor Relations
What are the customary roles and expectations of investors and management?
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Types of Matters
Litigation, dispute, and advisory matters involving venture financing, capital formation, enterprise value, growth strategy, investor relations, and industry custom and practice
Patent Litigation
Enterprise Value • Growth Strategy • Commercialization Decisions • Industry Custom and Practice
Trade Secret Litigation
Competitive Strategy • Executive Decision-Making • Growth Initiatives • Commercial Practices
Financing and Investment Disputes
Capital Formation • Venture Financing • Investor Rights • Funding Structures
Business and Commercial Disputes
Industry Custom and Practice • Executive Decision-Making • Commercial Reasonableness
Corporate Governance Matters
Board Oversight • Fiduciary Responsibilities • Investor Expectations • Management Decisions
Growth and Valuation Matters
Enterprise Value • Growth Strategy • Market Expansion • Acquisition Readiness
INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS
Expert Insights
Commentary on wireless communications, commercialization, and business strategy
The Hidden Risks of Strategic Partnerships
Why alliances, licensing agreements, and channel relationships frequently become sources of conflict 7 minutes
CONTACT
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Phone: 469-305-1939
Email: mark@markgoode.com