Entrepreneurial executive with proven leadership in growing companies and new markets. Proven success across multiple executive positions, including CEO, COO, and VP of Sales and Marketing. Broad spectrum of industry and technology experience, including consumer and business Internet services, enterprise software, RFID, and industrial automation. Ability to execute and succeed in fast-paced, uncertain, and demanding environments. • 15+ years of leadership experience in high-growth technology companies in competitive markets. • Direct sales and business development experience. Repeated success selling new products into new markets. Experience building and running direct sales, channel sales, or hybrid sales models. • Experience developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-element marketing programs, including market segmentation, customer targeting, strategic messaging and positioning, channel partner program, lead generation, sales toolkits, marketing communications and analyst/media relations. • Co-founded two successful technology companies, including raising over $21M in venture funding.

Vice President of Products and Strategy @ From December 2013 to Present (2 years 1 month) Austin, Texas AreaFounding Advisor @ From 2007 to Present (8 years) Vice President of Marketing @ From June 2011 to November 2013 (2 years 6 months) Austin, Texas AreaAdvisor @ From 2007 to 2012 (5 years) Business Development @ From 2009 to 2011 (2 years) Advisor @ From 2008 to 2010 (2 years) Vice President, Sales and Marketing @ From 2007 to 2008 (1 year) Sales @ From 2006 to 2007 (1 year) Vice President, Marketing and Sales @ From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) Co-founder, CFO, CEO @ From 2000 to 2005 (5 years) Co-founder and COO @ From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) Program Manager @ From 1995 to 1997 (2 years) Program Manager @ From 1992 to 1995 (3 years)

MS @ Stanford UniversityBS @ Stanford University Marcus Ruark is skilled in: Strategic Leadership, Enterprise Software, Healthcare Information Technology, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Advisory Boards, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, RFID+, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Direct Sales