Mark DeSantis in

Mark DeSantis

Questioner · DISC type c
Advisor at Cybernetix Ventures
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Mark is a serial entrepreneur and educator specializing in AI and robotics. He has founded and successfully sold multiple tech companies, including Bloomfield (AgTech) to Kubota and RoadBotics to Michelin. He holds two doctorates and teaches entrepreneurship as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, while also advising firms like Cybernetix Ventures.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Mark is involved in his community, serving as a board member for non-profit organizations such as the Regional Industrial Development Corporation and Allies for Children. He finds deep satisfaction in creating significant career opportunities and responsibilities for young professionals, viewing it as a core part of his journey.

Unique fact: Before becoming a tech entrepreneur, Mark served as a Senior Policy Analyst in the White House for the George H. W. Bush administration.

Read the full overview →
Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Advisor
Job Level
Senior
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

AI & Robotics
A core theme in his career, having founded multiple AI-driven companies (Bloomfield, RoadBotics) and currently advising robotics venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures.
Agricultural Technology
His most recent venture, Bloomfield, applied AI to help specialty crop growers. He is considered an expert in agricultural robotics and speaks on podcasts about the topic.
+5 more topics Login to view topics
Career

Work history

4-2025
Advisor
Cybernetix Ventures
1-2025
Senior Adviser
L.E.K. Consulting
4-1998
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Carnegie Mellon University
1-2021
Executive Director & Senior Adviser
Cascadia Capital
10-2024 - 3-2025
Consultant
Kubota Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

No media yetWe could not find public media appearances for this person.
Education
3-2025 - 3-2025
Certificate
Wharton Executive Education
11-2024 - 11-2024
Certificate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Social presence
in
Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

More profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Unlock the full playbookSee exactly how to sell to Mark. Free, 10 seconds.