Mark Chasan |
| CEO |
Transformative Capital, Mill Valley, California |
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United States |
About Mark Chasan
Background
Upon graduating with a Juris Doctor from Western State University, Mark Chasan went on to become a successful entrepreneur and pioneer in the digital music industry. In 1995, Mark Chasan founded Emusic, the pioneer in online digital music sales. Mr. Chasan acted as CEO until 1999, managing the company's marketing, business development, product development, and sales. The company went public after a merger with Goodnoise, subsequently becoming the leader in the digital music industry. At its high point, Emusic achieved a market of $500 million.
Transformative Capital
Today, Mark Chasan serves as CEO of the cleantech, environment, and finance firm, Transformative Capital. Located in Los Angeles, Transformative Capital offers effective and calculated consultation services, providing businesses with the proper resources they need to obtain capital and achieve utmost profitability and growth. Mark Chasan's entrepreneurial success can be attributed in part to his building and selling two additional businesses, including another digital media company and a financial firm. Chasan is also a desired speaker and consultant on the subject of finance, digital media, law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure, and clean technology.
Organization Involvement
Apart from his professional career, Mark Chasan holds memberships with an extensive list of professional organizations. Chasan is a part of the Social Venture Network, the Sustainable Business Council, the Investors' Circle, the California State Bar, and the Green Technology Institute. In addition to his involvement with numerous groups, Mark Chasan is a dedicated humanitarian, donating to several charities, namely Green for All, NRDC, and the Sierra Club. Mark Chasan also donates his available hours toward counseling students studying for their MBA's at Pepperdine University.
Outside Activities
When he finds time away from his demanding career, Mark Chasan maintains a healthy and active lifestyle, surfing, skiing, hiking, biking, running, doing yoga, playing tennis, and golfing. Mark also enjoys listening to music during his leisure.