Mark Sears
Founder & CEO | CloudFactory
Mark Sears is the Founder & CEO of CloudFactory and is passionate about using his blend of technology and business experience towards the vision of connecting one million people to online work. Mark started his career as a software developer with Sun Microsystems before spending 10 years in different technology and product roles at startups around North America.
He helped a five-person tech startup grow to 130 employees after raising $48M in capital, then ran his own company for six years. He and his wife lived in Nepal for 6 years where their two kids and CloudFactory were born. Mark then lived in Raleigh/Durham, NC to help build out sales and marketing before moving to Reading, UK to open a CloudFactory Global HQ.
A proud Canadian, Mark grew up in Alberta then studied computer science and business at the University of Alberta.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO FAITH DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR
It’s no secret that everyone’s day-to-day lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus. So, in light of current events—the pandemic, along with its economic and social effects—we wanted to bring on a guest to speak into what we’re all experiencing. That’s what brings us to Mark Sears, Founder and CEO of CloudFactory. Early on in his entrepreneurial journey, he faced a global crisis and the way he led his business during that time is an example for Faith Driven Entrepreneurs everywhere. So, if you’re feeling a bit lost, overwhelmed, confused, or scared during these trying times, let Mark’s words be a source of encouragement…