Mark Crawford
Head of Caterpillar Ventures
San Diego, CA
Mark Crawford has a twenty-year career in venture capital and private equity. He has served as an investor, board member, and advisor to management teams seeking to build and scale highly profitable businesses. He is recognized in the tech and start-up ecosystem as an expert business strategist and analytical problem solver, who is adept at diagnosing root causes, implementing solutions, and energizing companies around mission-critical initiatives to maximize stakeholder value.
Mark has served on 17 boards and has been an interim CEO or CFO at numerous early-stage companies and is deeply committed to corporate governance best practices and serves as an advocate for advancements in ESG, diversity, and equity.
Mark received his BA degree from Tufts University and a MBA from American University.