Mark Griffin Email & Phone Number

Tahoe City, Ca, Us

California, United States

One Step Closer Venture Fund is raising a venture fund to expand the reach and legacy of its mission to catalyze a vision of a world where society is regenerative for generations to come. Since 2012, One Step Closer has addressed the need for building a community of purpose-driven leaders who work together to support each other, the natural products industry, and people and nature through our collaborative work in zero waste packaging, reversing climate change, conscious leadership, and a just, diverse and regenerative society. The OSC Venture Fund provides capital and advisory support to fuel the next generation of emerging companies.REGENERATIONThe OSC Venture Fund supports purpose-driven leaders and portfolio companies driving growth and performance while scaling regenerative initiatives for People and Nature.COLLABORATIONThe OSC Venture Fund supports the next generation of entrepreneurs with Strategic Advisory Services, including an activated ecosystem of founders, CEOs and top-level executivesFINANCEThe OSC Venture Fund invests in early-stage regenerative companies with products and services along the entire value chain of agriculturally-sourced products and impact-focused business models. They’ve identified a lack of truly impactful capital and meaningful support. The OSC Venture Fund was created to solve this problem. OSC Venture Fund’s advisory, consisting of an ecosystem of Founders, CEOs, stakeholders and executive members supports the growth of businesses and de-risks the investment positively — unlike any traditional VC.

United States

Greenfins is a Blue Economy leader developing a sustainable land-based aquaculture operation to produce 10,000 metric tons per year of premium marine finfish, projected gross over $100M in revenue annually.

California, United States

An integrated business solution for a portfolio of best-in-class, sustainable, data-validated regenerative agricultural commodities. Services include offerings throughout the supply chain ranging from an open source global marketplace to full-service trade facilitation for long term supply of climate-positive commodities.

Tahoe City, California, United States

Launched a consulting group to support companies in the global sustainability and wellness markets. Leveraged expertise in CPG, adult beverage, corporate finance, and others to bring value to surging industry. Led brand / business development, contract negotiation, compliance review, including service as an advisor / board member for client companies.Formed concept and model for management consulting platform, including assembly of equity partners / advisors and corporate formation.Developed branding position and value proposition, including initial design, sales pipeline, and marketing collateral.

Boulder, Co (Remote)

Hand-selected to lead US business operations while executing multi-national business strategies for $30MM sustainable producer of organic and fairly traded products, including organic palm oil. Oversaw strategic plan development and implementation. Organized efficient multi-national team alignment across three continents. Directed up to 30 staff within 10 departments with full responsibility for all US-related financial forecasting, budgeting, and P&L oversight.Provided guidance to Natural Habitats USA team while facilitating coordination of activities with other Natural Habitats Group divisions in Ecuador and Holland. Collaborated with executive team, including CEO, Director of Operations, Ecuador Country Manager, Group Financial Director, and US Sales team to drive peak performance.Provided strategic advice on a successful multi-national M&A transaction, including buyout of European partners and selling a majority equity position to South American processing partner. Oversaw restructuring to support strategic initiatives as well as stronger market position.Revived $10.2MM animal nutrition business line. Upheld company’s reputation with external relationships, including quality, uninterrupted supply, and revenue.Spearheaded design, coordination, and implementation of Salesforce ERP solution for US team.Managed business and accelerated performance during Covid-19 pandemic, delivering YOY EBIT growth.

Kenwood, Ca

Brought on to direct business operations with the CEO and Founder, including business development, sales, P&L, and CPG business unit operations. Built consumer goods vertical within existing business platform, including all facets from concept through sales. Led financial committee with CEO and Group Financial Director for planning and ongoing reporting of management objectives. Directed establishment of human resource programs. Coordinated with third-party contractors.Conceptualized and built new brands while growing annual revenues by over 110%.Grew Consumer Goods Vertical (CPG business unit), generating $2.85MM revenue in first 18 months by creating strategy and assembling resources, including brand development and sales channel.Expanded organization from 3 to 10 people with high percent growth of 100%+ and positive EBITDA of 12%.

Carnelian Bay, California, United States

Conceptualized, developed, and launched $10MM organic produce company which consisted of Lisa's Kitchen and national CPG brand, including private label retail products for retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods Markets. Devised competitive business model for commoditized product categories.Conceived and managed all facets of business, including agricultural supply chain and processing contracts, quality / compliance, logistics, retail packaging, and final terms of sale to retail grocery accounts.Drove innovation by adding value and convenience during period of supply chain restrictions and increasing competition in the rise of the organic foods industry.Company valued at $20MM when sold in 2014.

S. Pasadena, Ca, Needham, Ma

Promoted to lead revenue growth strategies for $14B retail grocery chain in several retail categories, including frozen foods department, the leading retail sales category. Charged with providing outstanding value with destination products while building a loyal supplier base. Drove product development, gross margin, sourcing, and vendor relations.Played key role in expansion of Trader Joe's East Coast operations as Senior Buyer involved in procurement, product development, merchandising, and category management. Grew category sales from pre-revenue contributing to $600MM in annual sales.Achieved record KPIs, building infrastructure for a successful retail business in a new region achieving over $18,000 per sq. ft. Facilitated business development with suppliers / manufacturers to produce custom products.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Food Marketing & Management

Associate In Applied Science, Food Management