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Mark Farrell

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Co-CEO at Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation Ii
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Mark Farrell is the Co-CEO of Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation II and a Venture Partner at Thayer Ventures, focusing on travel and mobility technology. His career uniquely blends finance and public service, having been an investment banker, a lawyer, and the 44th Mayor of San Francisco. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.

A lifelong San Franciscan, Mark is a husband and father to three children. His background includes a Masters degree in Irish Politics from University College Dublin, suggesting a deep interest in his heritage and international affairs beyond his roles in technology and local government.

Unique fact: Before returning to venture capital, he served as the 44th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco.

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Current Role
Co-CEO
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Achievement-Oriented
Charismatic
Informal

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Travel & Mobility Tech
As a Venture Partner at Thayer Ventures, his primary investment focus is on emerging technology companies that are transforming the travel and mobility sectors.
Venture Investing
He is the Co-CEO of a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), reflecting deep expertise in alternative investment vehicles and venture capital strategy.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Co-CEO
Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation Ii
7-2009
Co-Founder
Thayer Ventures
12-2020 - 2-2022
Co-CEO
Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation
11-2019 - 12-2020
Board Member
PropTech Acquisition Corporation
1-2018 - 7-2018
Mayor
City and County of San Francisco
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1998 - 5-2001
JD
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
1997 - 1998
MA
University College Dublin
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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