Mark Evans is an accomplished leader in the technology ecosystem for over 2 decades, connecting global enterprises, investors and the innovation community in and around silicon valley and globally.

Mark’s work as Co-founder and Managing Director of BrandGarage led him to collaborate successfully across the enterprise, from global executives to brand managers and innovation groups.

These engagements include ground-breaking work with HP in their shift to services, L’Oreal in their embracing of technology-linked cosmetics and healthcare, and Capital One as they reimagined their software development organizations’ approach to innovation and collaboration across their global network. Work resulting in 100’s of Millions in new revenue for these companies.

Similarly, Mark’s work creating partnerships with global category leaders included successful partnerships and projects with Coca-Cola, Comcast and NBCUniversal as these companies re-imagined their brands’ engagement with consumers and partners in the new digital/social/mobile reality, and customer-centric shift of power.

Known as a consummate connector and enterprise “translator” Mark has successfully brought executive leadership together in unique and successful collaborations, partnerships and novel initiatives, consistently exceeding expectations.

In addition to his work with BrandGarage, Mark conceptualized and co-created 3 major N. American and European conference series at the infancy of Geo, Social and Mobile applications and technology (Geo-Loco, Mobile-Loco, Social-Loco) in the early 2010s. He has continued to engage global enterprise leaders in their innovation and strategic marketplace and ecosystem efforts as these forces and others have emerged and changed.

His ability to bring together disparate stakeholders including corporate and venture investors, startup entrepreneurs and BU chiefs within leading brands, has made him a frequent participant and contributor to the innovation and marketplace collaboration conversations in silicon valley and beyond.

A San Francisco native, Mark earned a BA Degree from UC Davis, with a major in Sociology of Law, and resides in the SF Bay Area with his family which includes triplets, his wife and a large golden retriever. His passions include music (he is the “roadie” to his children who are in the band The Trips), and he still skateboards a little. He is a longtime advocate and supporter of The Marine Mammal Society, Pets Lifeline and supports Music For Relief (disaster relief fund).