David Marks
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
, Computer science 1992-01-01 - 1997-01-01Work Experience
Rakuten Rewards
2015-09-01 - 2021-05-01
Rakuten Rewards
StumbleUpon
2013-07-01 - 2015-08-01
StumbleUpon
Spinnaker Studio
2010-01-01 - 2013-07-01
Spinnaker Studio
Soundtrckr
2010-04-01 - 2010-06-01
Soundtrckr
Loomia
2004-05-01 - 2009-12-01
Loomia
Kucinich for President
2003-07-01 - 2003-10-01
Kucinich for President
Modulant
2000-12-01 - 2002-09-01
Modulant
Publicis Modem
1999-12-01 - 2000-12-01
Publicis Modem
vivid studios
1998-02-01 - 1999-12-01
vivid studios
Goodcompany.com
1997-09-01 - 1998-02-01
Goodcompany.com
Skills
Summary
As an executive leader, I thrive on fostering high-performing teams and tackling ambitious challenges with a data-led approach. My journey has spanned from founding venture-funded startups to managing P&L in publicly traded companies. I have been on sabbatical sailing the world with my family on s/v Sea Dragon, our catamaran. During my recent tenure at Rakuten Rewards/Ebates, I spearheaded the mobile business, led the Everyday Rewards team, and created the Business Platform GTM team. My approach in each role was data-driven, focusing on initiating new teams and scaling smaller units into significant contributors to revenue and profitability. Rakuten Rewards/Ebates is a leader in the cash back and rewards space. Previously, I led product development at StumbleUpon, and co-founded Loomia Loomia was one of the first SaaS companies delivering AI-driven personalization as a service to e-commerce and media businesses like the WSJ and Audible. While much of my recent work has been focused on the product and business, I still engage hands-on with new technologies ranging from large language models to marine systems automation via SignalK and Node Red. Beginning my career as a developer and technical lead, I believe that a solid understanding of the technology is key to bringing great products to market and effective leadership.
