Mark Schulz
InvestorPartner at Fontinalis Partners
United States
Writes $100K β $10M checks Β· typically $3M
About
Co-founder of Fontinalis and former President of International Operations at Ford Motor Company, bringing cross-border operational and governance experience in transportation and manufacturing. He remains an active venture partner and serves on the board of portfolio company CelLink.
Experience
- PACCARLead Board Directorcurrent2012 β presentBellevue, Washington
- CelLink CorporationBoard Membercurrent2017 β presentSan Carlos, California, United States
- Fontinalis Partners, LLCFounder & Partnercurrent2009 β presentOne Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48226
- Scott Fly RodChairman & Co-Ownercurrent2008 β presentMontrose, Colorado
- M A Schulz & Associates, LLC (Consulting)CEOcurrent2007 β present
- CelectivMember Board Of Directors2016 β 2020Chicago, IL
- Dana IncorporatedMember Board of Directors2008 β 2018Maumee, Ohio
- YRC Worldwide, Inc.Member Board of Directors2007 β 2011Overland Park, Kansas
- HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc.Member Board Of Directors2007 β 2010Witten, Germany
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident - International Operations1971 β 20071 American Road, Dearborn , MI 48126
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementBoard Member (Board of Governors)1995 β 1999Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science (MS), Industrial Management1985 β 1987
- University of MichiganMaster of Science (MS), Engineering1976 β 1978
- University of Detroit MercyMaster's Degree, Economics1974 β 1976
- Valparaiso UniversityBachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering1970 β 1974
- Indian Hill High School
Skills & more
Strategy11Negotiation5Management9Public Speaking1Strategic Planning4Microsoft Office2Vehicles5Corporate Development1Start-ups7Team Building2FMEA4Budgets3
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Mergers & AcquisitionsCompetitive AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentVenture CapitalManagement ConsultingProduct ManagementStrategic PartnershipsFrom Mark's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology849
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda
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Also attended University of Michigan374
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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Also attended University of Detroit Mercy3
Shared employers
Also worked at PACCAR1
Also worked at CelLink Corporation2
Also worked at Fontinalis Partners, LLC12
Christopher CheeverFounder & Managing Partner at Fontinalis PartnersChris StallmanManaging Partner at Fontinalis PartnersDaniel RatliffPartner at Fontinalis PartnersJake SimonAssociate at Fontinalis PartnersGabe KleinVenture Partner at Fontinalis PartnersPaul MascarenasVenture Partner at Fontinalis Partners
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Also worked at Dana Incorporated1
Deals Β· 1
SqlstreamBoard seat
via Fontinalis Partners Β· filed Feb 2016 Β· $541K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Fontinalis Partners
Amy Dai
Senior Associate at Fontinalis Partners
Bill Ford
Founder Emeritus at Fontinalis Partners
Chris Stallman
Managing Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Christopher Cheever
Founder & Managing Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Daniel Ratliff
Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Emily Warren
Venture Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Gabe Cunningham
Partner at Fontinalis Partners
Gabe Klein
Venture Partner at Fontinalis Partners

























