Innovators in Practice: Why You Need a Company Manifesto — Building Clarity, Focus & Urgency

​Join Mark Josephson for an Innovators in Practice session titled “Why You Need a Company Manifesto — Building Clarity, Focus & Urgency.” Mark will discuss how to define a company’s mission, vision, and values, and how those principles create a foundation for strategic alignment and organizational culture.

​About Mark:

​Mark Josephson has over 30 years of experience as a CEO and leader at venture and private equity backed companies. He specializes in driving growth, raising capital, and leading organizations to successful exits. As a three-time CEO, he led the sale of several companies: Castiron (2024), Bitly (2017), Outside.in (2011), and About.com. Mark also grew AOL Local to over $50M in revenue in 2013 and rew Seevast to over $100M in revenue in 2006.

Known for his real-world approach to coaching, Mark equips CEOs and senior leaders with strategies to drive success while maintaining balance, earning him a 91% CEO approval rating on Glassdoor.

​This event is part of Yale Ventures’ Innovators in Practice series, a speaker and workshop program that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and students in the fundamentals of startup leadership and venture creation. Each session offers candid, experience-based perspectives on the challenges and rewards of building impactful companies.