Steve Mark
I'm a dad, a lucky partner, and the guy always rallying friends for the next hike, ski day, or dive. The outdoors is my paradigm shift, my people are the whole point, and the hiking dog always comes along.
I make people and companies smarter, faster, and more productive. Over 30 years I've founded four profitable startups and three consulting companies, building the systems, the marketing, and the AI that turn scattered effort into real, measurable results for a company, a brand, or a personal goal.
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Outdoor funAdventures
Hiking, backpacking, trips around the world, and the gear I swear by.
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Group tripsBig World Explorers
Guided small-group adventures and outdoor trips for people who'd rather explore than scroll.
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Local eventsFunParrots.com
A fun, auto-updating guide to local events, so there's always something cool to do this weekend.
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CommunitySouth Pasadena DUDES
Dads uniting to give back: service, scholarships, and showing up for the community. Proud member.
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CompaniesSteven Mark & Associates
Most companies already have AI running. I get it working better, with measurable ROI.
Steven Mark & Associates
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Product Leadership
Senior product leadership (fractional, contract, or full-time), especially where product, tech, ops, and AI overlap. 30 years, four startups and three consulting companies.
Small BusinessesWordsGetCustomers.com
Marketing that moves the conversion rate, not just looks nice: newsletters, email, campaigns, and websites.
WordsGetCustomers.com
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FoundersNew Business Consulting
From business plans to marketing to AI-augmentation, everything it takes to get a new venture off the ground.
Steven Mark & Associates
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My AI StackCustom Business OS
The AI agents and custom workers I built to run everything. I can build one for you.
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AI School
Practical AI training for people who want to actually understand and use it.
Life Architect
Practical one-on-one sessions to work through a big life or career decision and leave with a real plan.
Life Architect
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The BrandThe Mark Effect
The umbrella over the personal-growth side: tools and services for people who want to be smarter and more effective.
The Mark Effect
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