Mark Hamade is a Lebanese entrepreneur and investor who has more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive for multiple successful companies of various industries.

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He is a Conscious Capitalist who aims to empower women in tech and other industries such as Blockchain.

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Mark was born in 1974 in Beirut, Lebanon.

In 1985, he moved to the United States as a young boy with his family.

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In 1998 he graduated from Washburn University with a B.A. degree in Criminal justice.

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In his early career he has worked for multiple companies such as Grafton Executive Branch, DHR International, Dataskill, and RampRate Sourcing Advisors & Strategic Research.

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He was also the Chief Operating Officer & Human Resource Officer at KM Steel Service Inc. in Kansas.

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Mark is a partner at Vivaris, a private equity investment firm with a mission to become a world-class in creating economic and social value.

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In the Blockchain and cryptocurrency space, Mark is involved in several companies including IdeaGist, a blockchain incubator and platform for creatives with innovative ideas.

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He is also a special advisor at Knowbella Tech, a Blockchain startup based in Ohio.

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