Keynotes and Talks


I deliver keynotes and talks that spark new thinking at the intersection of climate, biotechnology, and industry innovation.
Where Vision, Science, and Strategy Meet
Topics


Resilience as Strategy: How climate, bio, and digital transformation will shape the next decade
Building What Doesn’t Exist (Yet): Lessons in innovation from academia, startups, corporates, and capital
Bridging the Innovation Gap: Orchestrating capital, talent, and strategy for real-world impact
Reimagining Corporate Venture Capital: Why most CVC fails, and what to do about it
The Power of Cross-Pollination: What every industry can learn from the others
Custom talks and fireside chats available upon request.




Audiences and Venues
I’ve spoken at hundreds of global summits, industry conferences, congressional briefings, board offsites, and internal leadership retreats, including:
World AgriTech
Africa Agri-Tech Summit
Biostimulants World Congress
Congressional Briefing on AgTech (U.S. House)
Corporate strategy and venture leadership teams
University and innovation events
I challenge audiences to see beyond today’s headlines, connecting the dots between technical possibility and market reality. I translate deep science and industry complexity into clear, actionable insight. Most of all, I care about moving audiences from “good idea” to bold action.
What sets me apart is perspective:
Academic scientist turned startup founder.
Corporate strategist in transportation, global finance, agtech.
Builder of investment platforms and venture teams in the world’s most complex sectors.
I’ve seen firsthand how new ideas move (and sometimes stall) inside both startups and Fortune 500s - and I share the lessons, frameworks, and stories that help organizations and leaders shape the future, not just react to it.
Why Mark?
Related, check out some of of my
recent interviews, talks, and writings.
"Mark brings ideas to life. Whether on stage or in a boardroom, he delivers fresh insight with a level of clarity and candor that audiences crave and remember.”
"He’s provocative without being polarizing, insightful without being abstract, and always leaves the room smarter than he found it.”
What Audiences Say
"Mark's ability to distill complex topics into sharp, actionable insights makes him one of the most compelling speakers I’ve seen. Every time he talks, I walk away thinking differently.”
“Mark’s presentations are brilliant. He has a unique ability to break down complex information into digestible insights that resonate with everyone in the room, regardless of their technical background.”
★★★★★
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