Mark Z
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Accelerating Growth and Revenue with Business Development, Leadership and Talent Strategies
Mark Zides is a seasoned growth consultant and entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience in scaling businesses. A four-time entrepreneur with two successful exits, he’s held key leadership roles at PwC, EY, and Deloitte. As a best-selling author and TEDx speaker, he brings deep expertise in Al, marketing, sales, and talent strategy to drive sustainable growth.
Strategic Growth
& Business Development
Empowering CHROS, CLOs, and talent leaders to drive results through leadership excellence, high-impact learning programs, and aligned talent strategies. Specializing in customer learning experiences and solutions that enhance engagement, improve retention, and accelerate workforce readiness
Leadership, Learning
& Talent Management
Driving talent and learning strategies through building custom Leadership programs to scale performance, our global experience delivers hands-on solutions for organizations tackling their toughest challenges. With the rapid ability to develop teams, cultivate high performers, and create memorable, impactful learning experiences for the entire organization, we empower sustainable growth and change in a dynamic business landscape.
Exit Advisory Coaching
& Partner
Providing expert guidance on business exits, helping clients determine the right valuation, timing, and strategies for a successful transition. I partner with businesses every step of the way to ensure a smooth and profitable exit.
Entrepreneurship & Successful Businesses
CoreAxis
Founder and CEO - Acquired in 2022
Luminoso
CEO and Board Member @ Luminoso Technologies
Marketing Agency & Client Growth services
Learning, leadership & employee growth consulting
Optima
M&A Consulting and Exit Strategy
Recipi for rentals
Event Rental Marketing
Businesses That Trust Mark
Global Experiences
35 Years
of experience growing and scaling global companies to start-ups
500+ Clients
across every major industry
$500 Million
in client revenue generated across multiple clients, projects & industries
$50 Million
in new product offerings, GTM, and monetization strategy and execution launched
30K+ Followers
on social media engaging in actionable insights on education, innovation, and leadership
Best Selling Author
Career Coaching Book and Online Course
The career landscape is rockier than ever, and navigating it takes more than just a resume if you want to find your perfect job.
The #PACE Process for Early Career Success is designed to help you unlock the mindset, traits, and techniques needed to Plan, Apply for, Commit to, and Evaluate your ideal career path.
The #PACE Process
The #PACE Process for Early Career Success is designed to help you unlock the mindset, traits, and techniques needed to Plan, Apply for, Commit to, and Evaluate your ideal career path. Whether you plan to enter the corporate world, join a startup, or start your own business, you will learn how to build a network, master interviewing skills, leverage your personal brand, and even how and when to move on to your next opportunity.
