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Mark offers an insider's view to the scope and magnitude of what it takes to create and build a company from an idea through to a thriving company. The proof of Mark’s expertise is detailed in his track record: in 1988, Mark co-founded Delrina Corporation and successfully grew Delrina to annual revenues topping $150 million.
Mark was President of Delrina from its initial incorporation through its public stock offering and listings on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ — until Delrina was acquired by Symantec in 1995.
In 1997, when the technology market place was yet to recognize the tremendous growth of the Internet, Mark founded Balisoft Technologies Inc. – a company focused on intelligent customer interaction software. Later, in the spring of 1999, Balisoft merged with Boston-based Servicesoft Technologies.
Servicesoft became the first major vendor of comprehensive Internet customer service solutions. In September 2000, Servicesoft Technologies was acquired by Broadbase Software Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSW).
In 2008, Mark co-founded iStopOver.com, a Toronto based Internet business focused on peer to peer travel with online ecommerce. In 2010, Skapinker co-founded GaggleUp, an Internet business focused on Internet marketing, group buying and ecommerce with a focus on enterprise companies.
In 2000, Mark co-founded Brightspark Ventures. Mark is a Managing Partner at Brightspark and is based in Brightspark’s Toronto office.
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Jobs history
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Co-founder
2011 - Current
Board and Advisor Roles
5
Forcen
Board Member
Invalid date - Current
Elevate Farms
Board Member
2022 - Current
Potential Motors
Board of Directors
2022 - Current
Nudge
Board Member
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Salim Teja
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Nina Sodhi
CEO, Founder
Investment portfolio
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Personal investment
1
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Apr 01, 2011 | Guardly | Seed Round - Guardly | 906.5K |
Partner investment
17
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Investor Name | Money Raised |
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Oct 03, 2022 | Elevate Farms | Series A - Elevate Farms | - | 19.1M |
Apr 23, 2024 | Forcen | Series A - Forcen | - | 6.1M |
May 02, 2024 | Potential Motors | Seed Round - Potential Motors | - | 1.5M |
Jul 30, 2024 | Elevate Farms | Series B - Elevate Farms | - | 2.5M |
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