Mark Breier advises companies on how to "Act Fast, Act Smart" for success in today's fast-paced business world. An experienced and popular public speaker who combines provocative commentary and anecdotal humor, Mark has seen and experienced all perspectives of management's critical role in helping a company grow, and successfully transition itself from traditional business to the New World economy. The lessons he's learned along the way are invaluable to others struggling to compete under the new rules of business. He offers proven strategies for building your business beyond the competition. His unique management and technology insights make Breier one of the most sought after authorities in developing fast strategies for fast success in today's fast-moving business.

Mark is an author, investor, Internet veteran and marketing expert. His book, The 10-Second Internet Manager: Survive, Thrive & Drive Your Company in the Information Age is a quick read book full of practical tips on how to build businesses beyond their limits. His entertaining, highly anecdotal presentations reveal stratgies for bringing the fast pace and productivity secrets of old and new economy companies into any business, large or small, to accelerate growth.

Mark is managing partner of Fast Angel Ventures, an angel fund that invests and advises in technology start-ups. He publishes a popular monthly e-newsletter of "10-second tips" to help managers cope with issues such as email, meetings and branding. He is a member of the Chairman's Council of Conservation International, dedicated to preserving the world's biodiversity through science and economic cooperation. He also serves on the boards of ecFood, a supplier to the food industry, and MultiDigit, Inc., a developer of technology that streamlines data input into cell phones.

Most recently, Mark served as president and CEO of Beyond.com, where, in his first year, he helped propel it to one of the top 10 e-commerce sites, with a market capitalization of more than $1 billion, and $250 million in financing. In his second year, as the investor wave moved away from consumer (B2C), Mark lead the troops in transforming Beyond into an Internet infrastructure company.

Before Beyond, Mark led another Internet trailblazer, Amazon.com, as vice-president of marketing. There he was a key player in Amazon's hyper-growth to 1+ million customers and 1,000+ employees. Mark was the impetus behind the ingenious marketing campaigns that included funny radio ads - Is the Pentagon (or Rose Bowl) big enough for Amazon.com's books? Of course not. His innovative promotions included advertising themes such as "Would you like to write a book with John Updike?"

Mark's traditional business acumen was developed as vice-president of marketing at Cinnabon Corporation and as a group brand manager with Dreyer's/Edy's Grand Ice Cream. His role in market research advertising and trend analysis helped make Dreyer's the leading premium ice cream. Mark has also held brand management positions at Kraft Foods, Inc. and General Mills, Inc. He holds a bachelor's in economics from Stanford University and a master's in business administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

"Mark was among the best speakers that we worked with at American Express. His sense of humor and straight talk gave audiences practical insights into how to develop an 'act fast' culture to drive success."
Karen Quinn, American Express

"Breier offered high energy and enthusiasm for how to drive business success in today's rapidly changing world."
John Malloy, Nokia

"Mark was a true leader in the Internet business revolution. His insights on how to operate faster and more efficiently in business today are straightforward and liberating."
J.P. Moery, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Most Requested Topics
• Is Your Company Acting Fast Enough? Applying Lessons from Economic Gazelles (e.g. Amazon.com, AOL, Microsoft, Dell) to Improve Your Strategic Market Advantage
• Thrive with Technology! Technology Trends, Implications and Opportunities to Drive Your Company in the Next Five Years
• Growth for Future Success: Habits of 7 Successful Modern Managers
• Activate Early Warning Systems! Using Today's Tools (Digital Communications, Performance Reviews, Customer Feedback and Employee Input) to Put Your Company on the Fast Track to Success
• Throttle Your Company Culture: Creating a Culture that is Fast-Moving, Flexible and Fun
• Entrepreneurial Excellence: Seven Tips for Today's Entrepreneurs and Investors