Mark Hirsch

Founder & CEO, CreativeWorx Corp

New York, New York, United States

Business owner
Member since September 03, 2012

VEQ: SE-FR-TD

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19 companies followed

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I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:

CreativeWorx, Pulse Digital, MindWorx, Site Effects, Amongst Friends (feature film), Mt. Olympus

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I want to change the world.

My favorite startups:

CreativeWorx

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

Trust your gut
Be true to who you are
Stay on top of your finances

Full bio

Mark Hirsch, CEO, is a serial entrepreneur with successful ventures in software development, retail, and feature films.

Mark recently ended three years of employment at Adobe to focus on CreativeWorx. While at Adobe, Mark was the Digital Media Practice Lead for Adobe's Global Consulting Group. His team was acknowledged by winning the prestigious Communication Arts Interactive Award. (http://www.commarts.com/interactive/cai09/nfl.html)

For nine years prior, he was the founder & CEO of Pulse Digital, where he developed media-based solutions for ad agencies, broadcasters & Fortune 500.

In the early nineties, Mark co-produced the feature film "Amongst Friends" which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and starred Mira Sorvino. The film was sold to Fine Line/New Line for US distribution.

A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Mark majored in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management.

Business owner

Own CreativeWorx Corp as Founder & CEO

Work experience

Innovation & Strategy (Enterprise Solutions) at Adobe
April 2008 – March 2011

As a senior leader of Adobe's Professional Services, Mark served as the Digital Media Practice Lead and the North American Sr. Engagement Manager for Media & Entertainment where he managed engagements for notable clients including Disney, Sony Music and the National Football League, which won the prestigious Communication Arts award in 2009.

Since 2010, Mark has served in a strategic role that spans Adobe's business units to ensure that senior leaders are aligned and aware of relevant initiatives. Additionally, he has architected repeatable innovative enterprise solutions targeting distinct segments of the Media & Entertainment space (broadcasters, Hollywood studios, and advertising agencies) that has inspired integrated product development across Adobe's business units.

CEO & Founder at Pulse Digital
August 1999 – March 2008

Created a company focused on digital media workflow solutions for advertising agencies, broadcasters and Fortune 5000. We built a unique platform that automated workflows and solved major pain points.

Education

1988 Wharton School of Business , BS , BS Economics: Finance & Entrepreneurial Management

Mark said "CreativeWorx will be showcasing its newest software version at Adobe MAX next week. We're also seeking your help by following us on Angellist. 1. Visit https://angel.co/creativeworx 2. Click "Follow" (near the upper right corner). That's it! Thanks. -Mark" via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "To stay fully informed of CreativeWorx activities, follow us on Twitter @CreativeWorxCo." via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "CreativeWorx will be at NY Tech Day this Thursday, April 25. Will you?" via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "CreativeWorx wins Ultra Light Startups venture pitch competition. Data-driven productivity is hot! And, the CreativeWorx platform delivers faster, better AND cheaper. http://creativeworx.pressdoc.com/43680-creativeworx-wins-ultra-light-startups-venture-pitch-competition" via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "CreativeWorx won “Best Information Technology Company” this past Friday at the NJTC Venture Conference. We were selected by VC's and investors from a competitive field of approximately 30 companies. Very exciting times for CreativeWorx." via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark was mentioned in a VatorNews article "Splash SF Feb 2013 Finalist - CreativeWorx"

Mark said "Forbes coverage of CreativeWorx, including "Most Fundable Start-up" award. http://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2013/03/01/and-the-winner-of-startupapalooza-is/" via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "CreativeWorx was named the "Most Fundable Startup" at the Startupalooza investor pitch event last night in New York City! CreativeWorx won top honors from both the investor judges and the audience participants." via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark said "Text now to vote us your favorite company: Text CREATIVE to 22333" via CreativeWorx's profile

Mark was mentioned in a VatorNews article "Vote for your favorite startup at Splash SF Feb 2013"

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