Mark DeGennaro

Mark DeGennaro is an Associate Professor of Research and Managing Director of the Edtech Accelerator at USC’s Rossier School of Education. Now in its seventh year, the program is aimed at accelerating the growth of early-stage companies developing technology solutions for K-12, Higher Education and Workforce learning. Key areas of focus include business strategy, product roadmap development, product market fit, sales and marketing, financing, operational and technical assistance and access to participants in the education ecosystem – including educational institutions, educators, investors, foundations, education companies and key service providers. 

Mark has worked with over 100 early stage edtech companies from all around the world and has spoken at several industry events including the ASU-GSV Summit and the IFE Conference at the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. He also is a member of the jury for the TecPrize competition at IFE, where he evaluates early stage companies developing innovative solutions that address educational challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mark is a former Board member and Chair of the Governance Committee of the Executive Forum, a non-profit organization which helps C-level leaders in transition through educational content and programming, career development services, networking and in-person seminars and conference events. Earlier in his career, Mark was a Managing Director of Situs Group (a Stone Point Capital portfolio company), a Managing Director of The Collingwood Group, a Washington DC based business advisory firm, the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of a New York based investment banking firm, and an attorney with the law firm of White & Case. 

Mark has worked with financial sponsors, privately held businesses and company founders on strategic, operational, financial and legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, new strategic initiatives, corporate restructurings, and equity and debt financing transactions.