Mark Thompson (investor)

Mark C. Thompson
Residence	California and New York City
Alma mater	Stanford University
Occupation	Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Venture Capitalist, Broadway Producer

Mark C. Thompson is an American author, executive coach, keynote speaker, businessman and venture capitalist. He is the co-author of the international bestsellers, Admired - 21 Ways to Double Your Value, Success Built to Last and Now, Build a Great Business! as well as a venture investor, executive coach, and a producer/coach of the executive leadership program, Leader Powertools. Thompson’s list of clients includes executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, billionaires, presidents of nations all over the world, and the leaders of small and large organizations. Thompson is CEO and co-founder of Virgin Unite Mentors, Sir Richard Branson's network for executive coaching and entrepreneurial innovation. Thompson is also a Broadway producer of the Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher and Tony nominated StickFly.

Thompson is a author and public speaker, and has delivered keynote addresses, workshops and executive coaching programs for major corporations worldwide. His three bestselling books Admired - 21 Ways to Double Your Value, Success Built to Last and Now, Build a Great Business! focus on leadership, business growth and organizational excellence. Mark C. Thompson is CEO and cofounder of Virgin Unite Mentors, Sir Richard Branson's network for executive coaching and entrepreneurial innovation.

Thompson worked for a dozen years as an executive for Charles Schwab throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, serving in a variety of senior roles, including Chief of Staff to Charles Schwab, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Customer Experience Officer, and cofounder of The Schwab Foundation. He also served as the Executive Producer of Schwab.com, where he was responsible for one of the world's largest ecommerce transaction websites.

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