Four decades of experience building, financing, commercializing, and scaling technology companies, including leadership roles in wireless communications, technology commercialization, venture-backed growth, strategic partnerships, and government technology programs
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
My career has spanned entrepreneurial ventures, venture-backed growth companies, strategic partnerships, government technology initiatives, and executive leadership roles across multiple technology sectors. These experiences provide the practical business perspective I bring to expert witness engagements
1980
Founded Sinotech, one of China’s first data-entry service bureaus in partnership with Tsinghua University
1981-1985
IBM Corporation, Account Executive
Member of the IBM PC launch team
1985-1990
Micronyx, CEO
Led development of the first NSA-certified PC security product
1990-1996
LaunchTech, Founder and CEO
Technology commercialization and growth initiatives
1996-2001
MobileStar Network, Co-Founder and CEO
Pioneered public Wi-Fi deployments with Starbucks, American Airlines, and Hilton
2001-2013
CommerceBasix, Co-Founder, Partner
Government Technology Programs
Advised U.S. Army and Department of Defense technology initiatives
2013-2021
CommerceBasix
Technology consulting and strategic advisory engagements
2021-Present
Goode Advisory
Advisor, consultant, board member, and expert witness
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
A Career Building Technology Businesses
From the launch of the IBM PC to pioneering public Wi-Fi networks, raising growth capital, negotiating strategic partnerships, and advising government technology programs, my career has been focused on transforming technology innovations into successful business outcomes
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Early Technology Ventures
Founded one of China’s first commercial data-entry service bureaus through a partnership with Tsinghua University, creating practical technology solutions for government and enterprise organizations
IBM PC Launch Team
Participated in the introduction of the IBM Personal Computer, contributing to one of the most significant product launches in technology history
Product Innovation
ILed development of the first NSA-certified personal computer security product, helping establish new standards for commercial information security
Wireless Industry Pioneer
Was Co-Founder and CEO of MobileStar Network, one of the first national public Wi-Fi networks, with deployments in Starbucks, American Airlines, Hilton Hotels, and other major brands
Technology Commercialization
Worked with emerging technology companies to develop commercialization strategies, market adoption plans, distribution channels, and revenue growth initiatives
Capital, Partnerships & Advisory Experience
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Provide independent expert analysis involving telecommunications, wireless communications, technology commercialization, strategic partnerships, venture-backed growth, government technology programs, and related business practices
Executive Advisory Services
Advised founders, CEOs, boards of directors, investors, and senior management teams on growth strategy, commercialization, market development, and business execution
Government Technology Programs
Supported technology acquisition, evaluation, modernization, and transition initiatives for government organizations, including advisory work with the U.S. Army and Department of Defense
Strategic Partnerships
Structured and negotiated joint ventures, channel partnerships, distribution agreements, licensing arrangements, and strategic alliances across multiple technology sectors
Capital Formation
Raised venture capital and debt financing to support technology company growth, expansion initiatives, product development, and market entry strategies
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Types of Matters
Litigation, dispute, procurement, and advisory matters involving defense acquisition, technology transition, source selection, government modernization, and commercial technology assessment
Government Contract and Procurment Disputes
Source Selection • Evaluation Criteria • Acquisition Strategy • Procurement Decisions
Technology Transition Matters
Research-to-Deployment Programs • Technology Readiness • Commercialization Pathways • Program Execution
Defense Acquisition Matters
Acquisition Planning • Commercial Technology Adoption • Program Requirements • Modernization Initiatives
Program Management and Oversight
Program Performance • Organizational Effectiveness • Execution Risk • Leadership Decision-Making
Commercial Technology Assessment
Market Research • Supplier Evaluation • Technology Maturity • Commercial Viability
Government Modernization Initiatives
Digital Transformation • Emerging Technologies • Capability Gaps • Technology Implementation
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
Let’s Discuss Your Matter
Discuss your matter confidentially and determine whether my experience involving defense acquisition, technology transition, source selection, government technology programs, and commercial technology assessment can help support your case
Contact Mark Goode
Phone: 469-305-1939
Email: mark@markgoode.com