Mark Dwight is the founder and owner of Rickshaw Bagworks, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of custom messenger bags, backpacks, computer carrying cases, tote bags, laptop/tablet sleeves and related everyday carry (EDC) accessories. Rickshaw manufactures its own products in its own sewing factory in the historic Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. Mark is also the founder of SFMade, an organization supporting San Francisco-based manufacturers and promoting job growth in the local manufacturing sector. Prior to founding Rickshaw, Mark was the CEO of Timbuk2 Designs (2002-2006), another San Francisco-based bag manufacturer. Before he started designing and making bags, Mark spent 20 years working in various Silicon Valley technology companies, including Spectra-Physics, KLA Instruments (KLA-Tencor), Digital Microwave (Aviat Networks), Astro Studios, Kensington, Ardent Communications and Cisco Systems (1997-2001).Board of Directors, Pepperwood Preserve (2022-Present).Author: Business Simple: A Three Point Checklist for Business Success ("The most important business book you'll ever read in less than 60 seconds."), available at rickshawbags.com.Board of Directors, SF Chamber of Commerce (2004-2011, 2013-2016).Commissioner, San Francisco Small Business Commission (2012-2019).Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1982) and an MBA (1989), both from Stanford University.Mark wrote the MADE column for Inc. Magazine (2013-2014): http://www.inc.com/author/mark-dwightRecognition:California Chamber of Commerce, 2014 Small Business Advocate of the Year (http://bit.ly/UwpgPG)San Francisco Small Business Network, 2014 Influential Individual Award (http://sfsbn.org/Annual-Gala)Specialties: Product design and development, brand development, manufacturing operations, small business management.
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Founder/OwnerRickshaw Bagworks May 2007 - PresentSan Francisco, Ca, UsFounded Rickshaw to specialize in design and manufacturing of custom messenger bags, backpacks, computer carrying cases and related accessories, especially for urban commuters and cyclists—and to explore and experiment with sustainable design, manufacturing and business concepts. We manufacture our own products in our own factory, right here in San Francisco. I'm passionate about bags, bicycles, fountain pens, manufacturing and small business, and I work with a fantastic team of people. -
Board MemberPepperwood Sep 2022 - PresentSanta Rosa, California, Us -
Commissioner, Small Business CommissionCity And County Of San Francisco Jan 2012 - Dec 2019San Francisco, Ca, UsAppointed for two 4-year terms by the late Mayor Ed Lee. Helped launch the SF Legacy Business Registry & Assistance program. Retired December 2019. -
Board MemberSan Francisco Chamber Of Commerce Sep 2004 - Nov 2016San Francisco, Ca, UsServed 2004 to 2011. Took a two-year break while serving as Chairman of the Board of SFMade. Rejoined September 2013. Resigned November 2016 to found and lead the Dogpatch Business Association. -
FounderSfmade Jan 2010 - Dec 2013San Francisco, California, UsFounded SFMade to promote local manufacturing and job growth in the manufacturing sector. I originally conceived SFMade as a "geographic ingredient branding" concept, based upon Intel's successful "Intel Inside" technology ingredient branding program. SFMade has since evolved into a powerful economic development platform. Since its official launch in 2010, under the fabulous leadership of Executive Director, Kate Sofis, SFMade has grown to over 600 member companies employing more than 6,000 workers in San Francisco. SFMade also serves as inspiration and guidance for other communities interested in starting their own locally-made branding and economic development initiatives. -
CeoTimbuk2 Sep 2002 - May 2006San Francisco, California, UsJoined Timbuk2 as investor/CEO and organized the recapitalization of the company. Managed the financial turnaround to profitability and sales growth from $4M in 2002 to $19M in 2006. Sold the company to private equity investors in 2005. Departed 8 months after the sale. -
Senior Product ManagerCisco Systems Apr 1997 - Apr 2001San Jose, Ca, UsJoined Cisco in the acquisition of Ardent Communications in 1995 (after working at Ardent for just 3 months—thanks to my other best friend and fraternity brother Joe Golden). It was an exciting time at Cisco, during the go-go years of Dot Com 1.0, and the bursting of the first dot com bubble. I spent my first year at Cisco as the project leader for the manufacturing launch of the Ardent-based router (Project Braveheart). I then assisted with the integration of the NetSpeed acquisition in Austin, TX. I spent 18 months in the Consumer division, and then worked for a few months on the bandwidth trading partnership with ENRON. -
Director Of New Product DevelopmentKensington 1995 - 1997Burlingame, California, UsOversaw development of PC accessories, including computer briefcases, CD storage cases, surge protectors and physical security accessories. -
Co-FounderAstro Studios 1993 - 1995San Francisco, California, UsCo-founded Astro with Brett Lovelady. Together, we launched SportsClickers (novelty universal TV remote controllers) with partner, Universal Electronics. Joined our client, Kensington, in 1995. Worked with Brett and Astro on several projects while at Kensington. -
Business DevelopmentLunar Design Jan 1993 - Jul 1993A brief stint at Lunar, after working with them at LabIntelligence, and before launching Astro Studios.
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CooLabintelligence 1991 - 1992An unsuccessful start-up developing a benchtop gel electrophoresis instrument.
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Product Marketing ManagerDigital Microwave Corp (Aviat Networks) 1985 - 1990Austin, Texas, UsJoined the company when it was just a year old, still private, and called Digital Microwave Corporation (DMC). Co-founder William Gibson was a fabulous mentor to me. I took an 18-month break from DMC in 1987 to get my MBA at Stanford. Thanks Bill! -
Summer InternInstitutional Venture Partners (Ivp) Jul 1988 - Sep 1988Menlo Park, Ca, UsSummer job while attending Stanford GSB. -
Manufacturing EngineerKla-Tencor 1982 - 1985Milpitas, California, UsMy first job after graduating from Stanford—thanks to my best friend and fraternity brother, Derek Granath.
Mark Dwight Education Details
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Stanford University Graduate School Of BusinessEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
Stanford UniversityMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Dwight
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Mark Dwight works for Rickshaw Bagworks
What is Mark Dwight's role at the current company?
Mark Dwight's current role is Founder/CEO/Owner at Rickshaw Bagworks.
What schools did Mark Dwight attend?
Mark Dwight attended Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, Stanford University.
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