Gideon Marks – A seasoned executive in high tech companies with strong background in finance, business & corporate development from inception to various stages of maturity. Been involved in building numerous companies, growth initiatives, funding from Venture funds and the public. He took 3 companies public on NASDAQ and led 4 others to successful M&A transactions. He has strong operational background, good business skills, deal maker. He is well connected with VC firms and investment banks. He is successful private investor in start up companies. He is also a global player with strong ties in Silicon Valley and Israel.
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He joined the young Israeli high tech industry in the 80s and lead the financials of Israel leading data communications group where he was responsible for 12 companies within ten years. Three of which went public on NASDAQ. The ten years as the CFO at the group were a great exposure and experience working with startups, identifying what entrepreneurs will be successful versus those who probably won’t and more.
After the ten years as a CFO relocated to Silicon Valley in 2001 to experience the business culture there, He joined three companies which were acquired.
In recent years, he advises and mentors startups on various topics such as funding, expansion, leadership and financial modeling.
In addition, he invested as an angel in a few successful startups.
Gideon loves dogs and travels around the world.