Mark Strehlow

Co-Founder, CXO

2021

Privacy-preserving personal intelligence platform, powered by self-sovereign data and decentralized edge-based AI, that unlocks the economic value of your digital life safely and securely. www.rainfall.one

Global Venture Partner

2015

A leading Venture Capital firm focused on Applied Artificial Intelligence. Design focused operating partner, mentoring portfolio companies in the areas of product-market fit, UX/UI design and branding.

Founder, Managing Partner

2011

Provide product innovation, product strategy, UX/UI design and branding services for early-stage and established companies. Various clients include: Econiscore - Performance dashboard for leading media companies Zero - Edge-based AI intelligence platform Contribute.to - Crowdfunding platform for artists and creatives Slalome - Goal-centric team collaboration app Coinboost - Cryptocurrency investment platform LaterPay - Micropayment platform for digital content Lytro - Light-field consumer camera and cinematic VR camera Wickr - Private fully-encrypted communications app Rapid / Mohok - Military elite ops video camera Artwell Guide - Online art gallery guide MyTripWas - Social reviews and rating system for the travel industry Teambox (renamed to Redbooth) - Collaboration platform for task management and communication PartsBook - Heavy industry parts marketplace Knowmia - Marketplace for short-form video lessons RedBubble - Social network and marketplace for artists Tiny Pictures - Pioneering mobile photo sharing social network Work can be found at www.msdo.us

Mentor

2015 - 2021

Mentored startup founders on product strategy, user experience design and branding.

VP, Design and Brand

2015 - 2020

Acquired by FactSet in November 2020 As an early advisor to the founders, I've been responsible for driving product strategy, leading product design for a growing suite of Platform, API, Cloud and Index products, plus overseeing all product marketing and brand creative. Built and managed the product and communications design team. Supported Sales and Marketing efforts to drive revenue and strategic partnerships. Focused on brand strategy and brand building across the organization. Managed IP and Trademark efforts - 5 pending patents.

Advisor

2013 - 2015

Fintech startup applying AI to uncover opportunities and risks hidden in alternative data to amplify investment intelligence. www.truvaluelabs.com

Advisor

2015 - 2020

Startup developing a direct-to-consumer career navigation platform. www.clearlynext.com

Mentor

2017 - 2019

Advisor

2013 - 2015

Startup developing a location centric social networking and messaging service. www.flare.is

Co-Founder, Head of Product and Design

2012 - 2014

A location based professional network and marketing platform for the real estate, construction and design industry. www.buildmark.com

Head of User Experience Design

2009 - 2011

Acquired by Cisco in March 2009 Led user experience and product design for FlipVideo. Responsible for all user experience aspects related to FlipVideo’s simple video sharing and social networking platform (FlipShare desktop, iPhone, iPad, Android and web) which enabled millions to share and connect through personal video. Directly impacted the success of FlipShare, which shipped nearly 7 million cameras and was instrumental in creating the shoot-and-share video category as well as fueling viral awareness for what quickly became the leading camcorder in the US. Guided the hardware and software user experience integration. Built and managed the 10 person design team, process and design thinking practice. Took on broader product responsibilities post acquisition and led Cisco Consumer Products User Experience across the organization. Was a member of the IP Review Committee representing User Experience. Initiatives included: multiple desktop and web client FlipShare releases, multiple iPhone, iPad and Android releases, plus next-gen FlipLive product development and mobile movie editing concepts.