Marc Nager
Partner in Startup Weekend. Traveling the world building communities, and starting companies.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Living The Dream |
| Website: | http://startupweekend.org |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile, Nanotech, Real Estate, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, German, Graphic design, Investment, Languages, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Product design, Public Relations, Public speaking, Sales, Viral marketing, Web design, Writing |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Groups: | Startup Weekend, Startup Weekend Bay Area, Startup Weekend BizSpark |
| Visas: | Switzerland |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Creating a group, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding experts, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Sharing my projects, Supporting my investments, Trading services |
| Tags: | angel, Angel investor, backpacking, Biking, business plans, couch surfing, creativity, ecosystem, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship week, global, hiking, idea, ideas, ideas, Innovation, investors, launch, mentors, Sailing, seattle, Skiing, small business, startup, startup weekend, startups, tech, tech news, Travel, Traveling, venture, Venture Capital, washington, web 2.0, you noodle |
| Schools: | Chapman University |
FULL BIO
Raised in Mammoth Lakes, CA and went to college in Southern California. Backpacked for 3 summers. Moved to Switzerland. Got a job in SoCal making more money than I knew what to do with but was miserable, so I moved to Seattle. Love it here! My company went under in Jan '09, and I started my own startup. While still going, I jumped full-time into Startup Weekend.... a true passion! Now I get to travel the world and do what I love.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Startup Weekend |
| Position: | Partner |
| Time period: | May 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Creating one of the coolest orginizations known to man! The philosophy of Startup Weekend is something that strikes a soft spot with every entrepreneur out there. Along with my best friend, we get to make our life's living right now helping entreprenuers do what they do... Its all about working together to build the newest, greatest, and most innovative things imaginable! |
| Employer: | Impex Development, Seattle, WA |
| Position: | International Coordinator |
| Time period: | March 2008 - January 2009 |
| Description: | Impex attempted to grow international sales by 30% in 2008. I managed all sourcing, costing, estimating, bidding, and contractual elements of the pre-sales process for the VP of International Sales, Brian Annandale. (206.303.8400) |
| Employer: | Impex Development, Seattle, WA |
| Position: | Business Process Development |
| Time period: | November 2007 - January 2009 |
| Description: | I played a key role in developing and implementing the new business model for the company. We realized gains in efficiency and effectiveness with all information, processes, and technology utilized within the company. Vital Skills Obtained and used include: Process Mapping, Systems Thinking, Market Research and Analysis, Project Implementation, Sustainable/Green Development, Interoperability. Worked closely with the Director of Organizational Development, Michael Torresan. (425.931.3217) |
| Employer: | Impex Development, Seattle, WA |
| Position: | Technical Services / Estimating |
| Time period: | August 2007 - January 2009 |
| Description: | I was a Lead Estimator in the Technical Services Department. I helped manage and coordinate the costing, estimating, and bidding in the pre-sales process. Directly supported the sales team under the National Sales Manager, Brian Hearst (206.276.7201) |
| Employer: | Southern California Pipeline, Irvine, CA |
| Position: | Project Engineer |
| Time period: | March 2007 - July 2007 |
| Description: | Southern California Pipeline Construction in Tustin, Ca. Material take-offs, pricing, public bidding, invoicing, and budgeting. Worked directly with the Estimating Manager, Chris Anselmo (714.713.4252) |
| Employer: | Andermatt, Switzerland |
| Position: | International Experience |
| Time period: | August 2006 - February 2007 |
| Description: | Being both a US and Swiss Citizen, I moved to Switzerland to work and learn the language. Along with the amazing perspectives on life gained after breaking my leg while I was there, I am highly conversational in German. |
| Employer: | The Ski Surgeon, Mammoth Lakes, CA |
| Position: | Customer Service / Retail Management |
| Time period: | November 2002 - January 2006 |
| Description: | I spent five winter seasons working for The Ski Surgeon where I was responsible for all aspects of running the ski shop including retail sales, rentals, and repairs. Worked directly for the owner, Jim Dudley (760.934.6370) |
EDUCATION
| University: | Chapman University |
| Time period: | 2003 - 2006 |
| Degree: | International Business, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | I spent three summers backpacking in Europe. I have traveled through most of Western Europe as well as parts of Eastern Europe. I have developed a passion for traveling and experiencing other cultures.
I am American Sailing Association Certified for costal cruising sailboats. Other interests include: Skiing, Biking, Traveling, Camping, Real Estate, Politics, Philosophy, Religions of the World, Photography, and more. |
| Awards: | Recipient of the Provost Scholarship during Bachelor’s studies
Perfect score on the writing portion of the GMAT Graduate School Entrance Exam. |
