Mark McDonald (entrepreneur)
| Mark McDonald | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Occupation | IT entrepreneur, App developer, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Appster |
| Net worth |
 AUD$ 58 million (October 2015)[1] |
Mark McDonald is an Australian software and app developer. He is the Co-CEO and co-founder of Appster, global software and app development firm in Australia. He was named in the Top 50 Entrepreneurs under 40 in 2013 and his company is less than 4 years old and it has grown into something across the world and 3 continents with over 300 staff members currently.[2][3]
Education
Mark complete a Bachelor of Science/Arts which was started while he was still completing year 12 through select entry enhancement programs.[4] He had a particular interest in biology, immunology, molecular biology and international politics. He attended Monash University in 2011.
Career
Since the age of 15, Mark has had a background in building a tech business. With his friend Josiah Humphrey, he sold SEO software to companies in the US during his early career.[3][5]
At the age of 18, Mark and Josiah decided to invest in renting an office in the Rialto Towers that they couldn’t afford to start the genesis of Appster.[6][7][8][9][10]
Mark is listed on the Top 40 Australian Male Entrepreneurs Under 40[4] and has 300 staff.[11]
Awards and honours
- 2013 Future Makers: Top 25 under 25.[12]
- 2013 Top 50 Entrepreneurs under 40.[13]
- 2015 BRW Young Rich List with a reported wealth of $58 million.[1][14]
- 2015 30under30 by Anthill Magazine.[15]
- 2015 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Technology category.[16][17]
- 2015 SmartCompany Hot 30 Under 30 CEOs.[18]
References
- 1 2 "'We genuinely believe that Appster is a billion-dollar company'". Financial Review.
- ↑ "Appster expands in Melbourne, creates 100 jobs". Startupsmart.com.au.
- 1 2 "Appster entrepreneurs fly high on hard work and good ideas". smh.com.au. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "The uni students making a fortune". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ↑ "Appster: two 13-year-olds at the heart of a start-up". BRW.
- ↑ "They pay themselves $350 a week and want Elon Musk for their board: meet Appster’s ambitious founders". BRW.
- ↑ "Appster CEO Mark McDonald's Invaluable Tips For Indie Game Developers". Grab It Indie Games Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ↑ "Top 50 Australian male entrepreneurs under 40". startupdaily.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ↑ "Finding a Balance When the Buck Stops Here. And Also Here.". nytimes.com. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "How Two Millennials With a Talent for Writing Apps Founded Their Own Multimillion Dollar Agency Brands like Jägermeister and Coca-Cola are clients By Michelle Castillo". adweek.com. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "How One Company Made Millions From Employee Complaints". Fast Company.
- ↑ "Josiah Humphrey and Mark McDonald". startupsmart.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ↑ "Top 50 Male Entrepreneurs Under 40". Startup Daily.
- ↑ "Atlassian’s co-founders lead Australia’s 10 richest 40-and-unders". BRW.
- ↑ "Mark McDonald and Josiah Humphrey, 2015 Anthill 30under30 Winner". Anthill Online.
- ↑ "Top honours for Victorian entrepreneurs at EY awards night". Ey.com.
- ↑ "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year".
- ↑ "2015’s Hot 30 Under 30: 1-5". SmartCompany.com.au. 24 April 2015.