Gideon Marks is a well respected Silicon Valley leader in the area of high tech startups, with a strong background in finance, business and corporate development.
During his career he has taken three companies to public offering on NASDAQ, and has successfully led four other companies to successful mergers and acquisition. He has also been involved in building numerous companies from inception up to various stages of maturity.
Gideon has also worked with numerous growth initiatives, has achieved funding from both venture capital funds and the public, and has successfully secured private investors.
Currently a mentor at Google Launchpad, Plug and Play, Mind the Bridge, The Vault and other organisations, Gideon enjoys providing both coaching and mentorship.
Gideon’s discussion is about what makes some start-ups more fundable and successful.
In his spare time Gideon helps his children with the start up DogLog - a free and easy-to-use pet care app that makes pet ownership less stressful.
DogLog helps dog owners track their pet’s health, coordinates daily pet-related tasks, and provides essential reminders enabling you and your dog to live happy, productive, and active lives.