Mark Sten

Mark Sten's career began at Raytheon in Santa Barbara after completing his university studies. Over the past 25+ years, he has developed into a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, having founded and built more than six businesses across diverse industries, including SaaS software, AI, information services, business consultancy, and financial services/hedge funds.

He has also held various executive and managerial roles at several Fortune 500 companies, such as Raytheon, DDB Needham, and Verisign, some through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Throughout his career, he has successfully launched and commercialized multiple products and services, guiding them from inception to early customer adoption and through phases of scalable growth. Of the six startups he founded, three achieved successful exits via M&A, two remain ongoing, and one—despite three rounds of venture financing—did not succeed.

Currently, he volunteers with SCORE Santa Barbara, where he serves on the executive and outreach committees and mentor small business owners. Additionally, he is an active angel investor with Tech Coast Angels (TCA) of Los Angeles, CA.

Beyond business, he has a wide range of interests, including technology, theater, music, art, cinema, travel, sports, and outdoor activities. Known for his curiosity, he enjoys asking questions and exploring new ideas.