Summary
Mark Loch is a senior executive and adviser who helps social sector leaders turn bold ideas into scalable impact, with deep expertise in energy, resource sustainability, and access. As Head of Redstone Consulting, Chairman of Factor[e] Ventures, and Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures, he connects entrepreneurs to capital, markets, and strategic support across the US and Africa. A former Managing Director at McKinsey, he blends decades of strategy and operating experience with hands-on board roles in carbon removal, clean chemistry, and climate-focused startups. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Harvard, and uniquely pairs rigorous corporate strategy chops with early-stage venture playbooks. Based in Boulder, Mark is known for translating complex technical and policy challenges into investable business models and for quietly stewarding mission-driven teams from concept to commercial traction.
10 years of coding experience
37 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing Strategy and Organization, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing Strategy and Organization at Harvard Business School