I am a serial entrepreneur, investor, filmmaker, author, and mentor. Over more than 45 years, I have built and scaled companies, produced documentaries seen around the world, advised founders through critical inflection points, and co-founded MAD Ventures, a platform backing ventures working on the systems humanity depends on.
I made my first documentary at sixteen, with my brother Albert, in India. The instinct that took us there has run through everything since.
This is where it all comes together.
The Intersection
Today, the work sits at the intersection of story, capital, venture design, leadership, and human transformation.
What I'm involved in
Mentoring
Private mentoring for founders building things that matter. A small number of founders and CEOs each year.
ExplorePublic Speaking
Delivered to elite rooms: Jeff Walker Platinum+ and the Transformational Leadership Council alongside Jack Canfield.
On stageVentures
Current fields of work. Capital, venture building, frameworks, human systems, and partner practice.
The portfolioBooks
Hero's Journey · MAD · The Venture Compass · Co-Founders · Philanthropy as Amplifier. Field notes from a life of building.
The libraryFilm & Documentary
Telling stories that matter since age 16. 300+ productions. Films screened across more than 100 countries.
Film archiveBlog
Long-form writing on strategy, mindset and meaning, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
ReadIn their words
“An astute businessman who understands business — and the human dynamics behind it.”
Gary Flowers
Chairman
Mark's counsel, insight and advice was constantly sought by myself and the board.
Mark is an astute businessman who understands the many complexities of running a business. He understands human dynamics and their impact on daily operations with a very high level of business intelligence.
Voices
“If you get the chance to work with him, make the most of it.”
Frank Paul
COO, WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL)
Lucky I met him. Mark is one of my closest, wisest, and most important people in my life.
If you get the chance to work with him, make the most of it.
“A 21st century renaissance man with a well-honed soul.”
Matt Church
CEO, Thought Leaders
Mark is a Thought Leader. He understands business and the human drivers that make succeeding in business a challenge.
He is a 21st century renaissance man with business smarts, creative production talents and a well-honed soul.
“Gave me clarity. Took my businesses to a future I had not imagined.”
Jane Slack-Smith
Founder & CEO, Your Property Success Australia
Mark's unique insight has given me clarity and really allowed me to take my businesses to the next level with a future I had not imagined.
He really has expanded not just the opportunities for the business but for me personally.
Begin a conversation
For mentoring, board work, speaking engagements, ventures or media, the door is open. Sydney by day, the farm whenever possible.