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Mark Johnson

Inquisitor · DISC type Ic
Board Member and occasional Chairman at Bonobo Conservation Initiative
📍 New York, New York, United States

Mark is a visionary tech entrepreneur and current investor in tech-based startups. A pioneer in the field, he developed some of the worlds first CRM solutions in the 80s. People who have worked with him describe him as innovative, creative, and a visionary. He studied Computer Sciences and Music at The University of Alabama.

His personal interests are diverse, spanning from international business to wildlife conservation. He is a co-founder of a boutique hotel in Buzios, Brazil, and has been a board member and occasional chairman for the Bonobo Conservation Initiative since its inception, an involvement he finds highly rewarding.

Unique fact: Mark uniquely blended his technical skills with creativity by studying both Computer Science and Jazz Improvisation in college.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Board Member and occasional Chairman
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Tech Startups
Currently invests in and advises tech-based startups in sectors like healthcare SaaS (Cognition Health Partners) and translation management platforms (SpeakLike, Inc. ).
CRM Innovation
Founded one of the pioneering companies in the CRM space, creating award-winning solutions that penetrated the F100 multinational market.
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Career

Work history

Board Member and occasional Chairman
Bonobo Conservation Initiative
4-2008 - 4-2016
Investor and Strategist
SpeakLike, Inc.
10-2012 - 5-2014
Investor and Advisor
Cognition Health Partners
2-2006 - 4-2008
Partner / Investor
Sapatino
1-2002 - 10-2006
Co Founder, Partner
Brava Hotel
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Media appearances

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Education
1979 - 1985
music
The University of Alabama
1978 - 1980
Computer Sciences and Music (Jazz and Inprovisation)
The University of Alabama
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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