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Mark Abbott

Mark Abbott is the Visionary/Founder of Ninety and a sought-after business leader, writer, and executive team coach. With nearly four decades of experience with early-stage, small, and midsize companies as a lender, investor, and business builder, his passion centers on helping people build extraordinarily productive, humane, and resilient organizations. Mark has helped successfully build, lead, and invest in dozens of organizations.

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Articles by Mark Abbott

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    Leadership

    Face the Facts: Changing Your Mind Is Okay

    In what now feels like a lifetime ago, I worked closely with a world-class hedge fund for about 18 months. I was the CEO of what we referred to as a “debt-oriented merchant bank” startup. I loved my time there; the energy and passion exhibited by my team ...

    By Mark Abbott • 6 Minute Read

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    Founders Corner: Needs Take Shape Through Commitment and Focus

    Everyone wants to matter. Individuals do. Teams do. Departments, companies, not-for-profits… they all want to matter. To matter, we need to connect. Connection is based on matching needs, and to match needs, we must engage in open and transparent ...

    By Mark Abbott • 5 Minute Read

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    Leadership

    Reaching the Winner's Corner

    Over the years, I’ve become a huge believer in the power of simple models, frameworks, and mental models. The best of them provide immense utility, which is incredibly relatable when the big idea is conveyed visually. And the best of the best? Those are ...

    By Mark Abbott • 7 Minute Read