Who is Mark Suster, General Partner at Upfront Ventures?

Mark Suster is a General Partner at Upfront Ventures since 2007, where he invests in and mentors entrepreneurs. He has established himself as a prominent voice in venture capital through his widely-read blog 'Both Sides of the Table' and has made successful investments in companies like Ring, Bird, and Maker Studios.

Prior to venture capital, Suster was a successful two-time entrepreneur, founding and selling both Koral (acquired by Salesforce.com) and BuildOnline (acquired by The Sword Group). He began his career at Accenture, where he spent eight years rising to Senior Manager in Strategy Consulting, before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey.

He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago (1998) and a BA in Economics & Political Science from UC San Diego (1991).

Suster is recognized as an expert in venture capital, enterprise software, and SaaS. He's a prominent speaker on entrepreneurship and has built a significant following of over 116,000 on LinkedIn. His blog 'Both Sides of the Table' has established him as a thought leader in the startup ecosystem, drawing from his unique perspective as both a former founder and current investor.