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Mark Williamson

Entrepreneur, BOD at MasterClass

Los Altos, California

Overview 

Mark Williamson is an accomplished entrepreneur and Board Member at MasterClass and Hivemapper, with a successful track record of founding and leading companies like RestoreHealth.com and Zoodles, both acquired by major players in the industry. He is known for his strategic insights, leadership in product management, and expertise in building successful startups, making impactful investments in companies like Xip, Tylko, and Remitly. Currently serving on the boards of MasterClass and Hivemapper, Mark Williamson has played key roles in the acquisition of his companies by industry giants and has made significant investments in successful startups, showcasing his leadership in product management, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2019 - Current

  • Chief Operating Officer

    2017 - 2023

MasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses.

Raised $461,400,000.00 from Vershina Capital and Bracket Capital.

  • Board Member

    2019

Hivemapper is a community-owned mapping network that creates unprecedented coverage, freshness, and quality.

Raised $21,000,000.00 from Raj Gokal, Accelerator Ventures, Craft Ventures, Luc Levesque, Jason Waldron, Matt Rutler, Matthew Rutler, Anatoly Yakovenko, 75 & Sunny and Mark Williamson.

  • CEO & Co-founder (acquired by Zillion Health)

    2013 - 2017

    Company acquired by Zillion Health

RestoreHealth is a digital program that helps people address the root causes of their health issues.

Raised $4,000,000.00 from Sagemoore Capital.

  • Entrepreneur in Residence

    2013 - 2013

Trinity Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm.

  • CEO & Co-Founder (acquired by HTC)

    2008 - 2013

    Company was acquired by HTC

Zoodles is an online portal that provides children with safe educational games and experiences.

Raised $2,600,000.00 from Harrison Metal.

  • Co-founder, Member - Board of Directors (acquired by Amazon)

    2006 - 2008

    Company Acquired by Amazon.com

  • Director of Product Management

    2007 - 2008

  • Senior Product Manager

    2006 - 2007

  • Director of Product Management & Marketing

    2005 - 2006

  • Product Manager

    2004 - 2005

RealNetworks is a provider of internet streaming media delivery software developing RealAudio, RealVideo, RealPlayer and RealDownloader.

Raised $11,000,000.00 from Sony.

  • MBA Student

    2002 - 2004

    Teaching Assistant: • Information Technology in Manufacturing – Spring 2003 • Economic Analysis for Business Decisions (MBA Core Economics) – Fall 2003

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