Mark Schinkel

Mark Schinkel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the technology and blockchain sectors. As the Managing Partner and GTM Lead at BlockForge since January 2017, Mark has co-founded the advisory and incubation vehicle focused on the blockchain/Web3 ecosystem, providing strategic support to portfolio companies and leading marketing for SEC-compliant ICOs. Currently serving as a Mentor at Techstars since August 2024, Mark previously held the position of CEO at Tablr, a SaaS platform for restaurant management, and co-founded LiveCirrus, a desktop-to-mobile virtualization platform, achieving significant revenue growth. Earlier experiences include roles in sales strategy at Decision Resources and business development at Carbonite. Mark holds a Master's degree in Science and Technology Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in English and Biology from Tufts University, along with certifications in SQL, Python, and marketing strategy.