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Disrupt Everything with Innovation — Mark Monroe on Tech, Culture, and the Future of Investing
Mark Monroe, Managing Partner at From the Culture and Co-Creator of The Come Up Series, joins Jason Cavness to discuss innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurship in the modern startup ecosystem.
From his early days founding MyUnfold — a tech recruiting platform later acquired in 2016 — to shaping the future of venture capital and financial education, Mark has consistently challenged the status quo. In this conversation, he breaks down what it means to "Disrupt Everything with Innovation," sharing insights on startups, AI, diversity in tech, and the mindset needed to build lasting impact.
Episode Highlights• From startup founder to venture capitalist and educator • Lessons from building and selling MyUnfold • Diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovation • Empowering retail investors through The Come Up Series • Short-term vs. long-term thinking in investing • AI, automation, and the next wave of job disruption • Startup funding in Seattle vs. Silicon Valley • Leadership, humility, and lifelong learning
Guest Bio (Condensed)Mark Monroe is a Seattle-based entrepreneur, investor, and community builder. As Managing Partner at From the Culture and Co-Creator of The Come Up Series, he blends venture capital, education, and social impact to drive inclusive innovation.
Previously, Mark founded MyUnfold, a tech platform that redefined recruiting before being acquired in 2016. He later moved into investing, helping early-stage founders scale businesses that merge culture with technology. His career reflects a mission to empower underrepresented founders and make wealth-building knowledge accessible to all.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkmonroe/ From the Culture – https://www.fromtheculture.co/ The Come Up Series – https://www.youtube.com/TheComeUpSeries X – https://x.com/iammarkmonroe Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iammarkmonroe/
Guest Quote / Advice"Never let your cockiness supersede your talent."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 💡 Become an owner in CavnessHR: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr 📘 Download 7 free startup ebooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks
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Disrupt Everything with Innovation — Mark Monroe on Tech, Culture, and the Future of Investing
Mark Monroe, Managing Partner at From the Culture and Co-Creator of The Come Up Series, joins Jason Cavness to discuss innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurship in the modern startup ecosystem.
From his early days founding MyUnfold — a tech recruiting platform later acquired in 2016 — to shaping the future of venture capital and financial education, Mark has consistently challenged the status quo. In this conversation, he breaks down what it means to "Disrupt Everything with Innovation," sharing insights on startups, AI, diversity in tech, and the mindset needed to build lasting impact.
Episode Highlights• From startup founder to venture capitalist and educator • Lessons from building and selling MyUnfold • Diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovation • Empowering retail investors through The Come Up Series • Short-term vs. long-term thinking in investing • AI, automation, and the next wave of job disruption • Startup funding in Seattle vs. Silicon Valley • Leadership, humility, and lifelong learning
Guest Bio (Condensed)Mark Monroe is a Seattle-based entrepreneur, investor, and community builder. As Managing Partner at From the Culture and Co-Creator of The Come Up Series, he blends venture capital, education, and social impact to drive inclusive innovation.
Previously, Mark founded MyUnfold, a tech platform that redefined recruiting before being acquired in 2016. He later moved into investing, helping early-stage founders scale businesses that merge culture with technology. His career reflects a mission to empower underrepresented founders and make wealth-building knowledge accessible to all.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkmonroe/ From the Culture – https://www.fromtheculture.co/ The Come Up Series – https://www.youtube.com/TheComeUpSeries X – https://x.com/iammarkmonroe Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iammarkmonroe/
Guest Quote / Advice"Never let your cockiness supersede your talent."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 💡 Become an owner in CavnessHR: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr 📘 Download 7 free startup ebooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks