About
Mark Goldman is a media and technology executive and entrepreneur who studied at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and began his career in investment banking. He held senior roles at Universal Television and Fox/News Corp, where he served as President of the Sky Latin America digital satellite TV service, and was founding COO of Current Media. He co-founded ZypMedia (acquired by Sinclair Broadcasting Group), Happs, and currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of REACH, a platform matching brands with creators.
Invests in
AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- BravasConsultantcurrent2026 — present
- BravasChief Executive Officer2024 — 2026
- BravasChairman2023 — 2024
- Presidio InvestorsOperating Partnercurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Podium EntertainmentChairmancurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- ReachAdvisor2022 — 2026Los Angeles
- HappsCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2018 — 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- ZypMedia, Inc.Co-Founder and Board Member2013 — 2021
- ZypMedia, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer2013 — 2016Greater Los Angeles Area, San Francisco
- Spectacle3D, LLCChief Executive Officer2010 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- be NetworkFounder & Chief Executive Officer2010 — 2011Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Current TVChief Operating Officer2003 — 2008San Francisco Bay Area
- eCompanies, LLCCEO in Residence, Advisor to Venture Capital Group1999Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Sky Latin America LLCPresident1997 — 1999Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
- 20th Century Fox International CorporationSVP and General Manager, Sky Entertainment Services Latin America1995 — 1997Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Universal StudiosVP Business Development, MCA/Universal Television1995Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Universal StudiosDirector/VP Business Development, Universal Pay Television1992 — 1995Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Universal StudiosManager Planning and Business Development, MCA/Universal Home Entertainment1990 — 1991Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- BNE Associates, Inc.Financial Analyst1988 — 1990Greater Boston
Skills & more
Strategy DevelopmentStrategic Planning10Business Operations2Strategic Planning & Partnerships2Media & Entertainment1TechnologyStart-ups55Entertainment33Television47EntrepreneurStrategic Partnerships32Digital Media49
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Executive ManagementNew MediaBusiness StrategyBroadcastNew Business DevelopmentDue DiligenceDigital DistributionFundraisingVODFrom Mark's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Presidio
Amy Zhang
Chief Financial Officer at Presidio
Christian Puscasiu
Managing Partner at Presidio
Christian Schütte
European Partner at Presidio
Dirk Swaneveld
Managing Director at Presidio
Emma Browning
Analyst at Presidio
Heather Kirkby
Operating Partner at Presidio
Javier Saade
Operating Partner at Presidio
Josef Auboeck
Partner at Presidio
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Goldman?
- Mark Goldman is a media and technology executive and entrepreneur who studied at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and began his career in investment banking. He held senior roles at Universal Television and Fox/News Corp, where he served as President of the Sky Latin America digital satellite TV service, and was founding COO of Current Media. He co-founded ZypMedia (acquired by Sinclair Broadcasting Group), Happs, and currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of REACH, a platform matching brands with creators.
- Where does Mark Goldman work?
- Mark Goldman is Operating Partner at Presidio.
- What does Mark Goldman invest in?
- Mark Goldman invests in AdTech, Creator Economy, Media & Entertainment.
- What boards does Mark Goldman sit on?
- Mark Goldman holds tracked board seats at Bravas, Podium Audio.
- Where did Mark Goldman go to school?
- Mark Goldman studied at The Wharton School (Bachelor of Science, Economics).
Founder mafias
The Wharton School mafia209
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Same school
Also attended The Wharton School1,984
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of Atomic
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Shared employers
Also worked at Bravas1
Also worked at Podium Entertainment2
Also worked at Current TV5
Also worked at Universal Studios8
Brian LucksingerDirector, Special Projects / Director, Community Management at GaingelsIman El HassanChief of Staff at GaingelsTakashi FujimotoAssociate Partner at XTech VenturesDagmara NickelManaging Partner and Founder at YouNick MintStan SmithVenture Investment Manager, University of Maryland, College Park at University System of Maryland Momentum FundShawn DennisVenture Partner at Listen Ventures
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