Extremely excited to be joining the Tienovix group of companies as CEO in '22!Over the past 30 years, I have founded, managed or advised 12 pre-revenue startups and taken an active role in 20+ other companies in various countries including the US, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Czech Republic and the UK.At the pre-revenue, foundational stage--the most difficult stage--I have raised over $30 million in first-in capital for various startup ventures in multiple industries.Successes:▶ Seed-funded and co-managed startup internet service provider in Central Europe, with staff growing from 4 to 150 within 6 months and <$1 million 1st round investment growing to a €50 million valuation within 18 months.▶ Co-founded revolutionary blowout preventer technology company, raised over $1 million in pre-revenue seed capital, co-patented unique design. Currently negotiating exit to strategic industrial partner.▶ Managed privatization investment fund in Southeastern Europe, restructuring and optimizing portfolio holdings while consolidating 62 industrial companies down to 19 within 2 years.▶ Raised $7 million in kickoff funding for Class A warehousing project in Moscow, Russia, managed due diligence and transactional groundwork, acted as liaison between Russian and European partners.▶ Raised initial capital and negotiated with strategic industry partner to secure $3 million prototype funding for energy technology system. Co-patented this technology and managed business through field deployment.▶ Directed technology development for oilfield services company, managed highly accelerated new product design and prototyping, initial manufacturing, and IP protection, obtaining several patents within 2 years. ▶ Acted as agent of change, pushed product shift that boosted sales from $40 million to $58 million in European electrical components manufacturer, while saving $7+ million in labor costs.▶ Led restructuring push as board member for $140 million revenue chemical company; cut costs, changed product line adding $13 million to earnings.I am a problem solver, team player, and self-taught engineer trained formally in economics, transnational business, and transactional law. The breadth and depth of my experience greatly exceeds my formal education. I speak the language of technology, management, and finance. I have learned that all businesses face problems--or even crises--that stem from weaknesses in any of vision, management, operations, and ultimately, cash flow.If you need a leader who digs in and solves problems, contact me at markalley@msn.com.