Mark Coopersmith

Mark Coopersmith is an accomplished educator, entrepreneur, and Fortune 500 executive, currently serving as a Senior Fellow and Faculty Director at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He specializes in teaching innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to emerging leaders both at UC Berkeley and internationally. With a rich background that includes building global businesses for companies like Sony and Newell Rubbermaid, Mark has also launched successful startups, including WebOrder, which is now owned by Google.He is a frequent commentator in the media, with insights featured in major publications such as The Economist, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Mark has mentored numerous startup teams across various sectors, including web services, consumer electronics, medical devices, and fintech. He is also the founding Author in Residence at the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center.