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Mark Hariz
Operating Partner and Head of Corporate Development at Alkeon Capital Management LLC
About
Mark Hariz is the Operating Partner and Head of Corporate Development at Alkeon Capital Management, based in New York, NY. In his current role, he leads corporate and business development for the firm's venture capital team, overseeing deal sourcing, strategic partnerships, and portfolio company growth initiatives with a particular focus on the technology sector.
Hariz brings over 13 years of experience in technology and investment, with a deep background in working with SaaS, enterprise software, and broader tech growth companies. His expertise centers on venture capital and late-stage growth investing in software, internet, and digital transformation assets, having previously led corporate development for more than 100 technology investments at FirstMark Capital and contributed to strategy and operations at firms like Wunderkind and Sailthru.
He began his career in core management and investment roles at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s leading hedge funds, and has served as an advisor and mentor in startup accelerators. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and is recognized for his analytical approach and extensive network across the innovation economy.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkeon Capital Management | Operating Partner and Head of Corporate Development | Jan 2022 to Present | Alkeon is an SEC registered investment adviser that manages assets across multiple strategies. I run corporate and business development for Alkeon's Venture Capital team, with investments in 50+ compa... |
| Bridgewater Associates | Core Management | Jan 2009 to Jan 2011 | Member of an elite, cross-functional team designed to improve firm-wide spending decisions. |
| Alkeon Capital Management | Head of Corporate Development | Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator | Advisor and Mentor | Jan 2017 to Jan 2023 | Advise early-stage startups on go-to-market, hiring, fundraising, etc. |
| FirstMark Capital | Head of Corporate Development | Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 | Ran corporate and business development at FirstMark, an early-stage venture capital firm with investments in 115+ technology companies, including: - Airbnb - Shopify - Pinterest - DraftKings - Discord... |
| Wunderkind (Formerly BounceX) | Senior Director, Head of Sales Operations and Enablement | Jan 2016 to Jan 2018 | Ran sales operations and enablement at the Inc. 5000's #1 fastest-growing software company in the US (2016), reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer and managing a team of four. |
| Sailthru | Senior Business Analyst | Jan 2011 to Jan 2015 | Strategy and operations at the Inc. 5000’s #30 fastest-growing company in the US (2013). Previous Roles: Operations Associate, Account Manager. |
| Bridgewater Associates | Investment Associate | Jan 2008 to Jan 2009 | Advised Bridgewater’s largest clients, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. |
| Intern, Online Sales and Operations (OSO) - AdSense | Jan 2007 to Jan 2007 | Led a team of four to design and develop one of the earliest AdSense Publisher Toolbar products. |
Education
Harvard University
BA, Economics
2004 — 2008
St. Mark's School of Texas
High School
2000 — 2004
Skills & Expertise
Others at Alkeon Capital Management LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
A Andrew Hendley | partner | New York, NY |
 | Managing Director - Head of Equity Strategy | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director | Palm Beach, FL , United States |
 | VP | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
 | Portfolio Manager | Providence, RI , United States |
 | Managing Director | Jersey City, NJ , United States |
E Eric S | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
