Mark Farrell co-founded the San Francisco venture capital firm Thayer Ventures in 2009, which invests in travel and transportation technology. He led the firm's Series A investment in Viridis Learning in 2016 and joined that company's board of directors, and he was described as Managing Partner of Thayer Ventures at the firm's 2022 annual meeting. He served as interim Mayor of San Francisco from January to July 2018, taking a leave of absence from Thayer Ventures for that term and returning to the firm afterward. He holds a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University, an M.A. from University College Dublin and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Education
B.A., Loyola Marymount University
M.A., University College Dublin
J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
Previous Experience
Co-founder, Quest Hospitality Ventures (the firm later known as Thayer Ventures)
Interim Mayor, City and County of San Francisco
Notable Investments
Viridis Learning
Career Timeline
2009
Co-founded Thayer Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in travel and transportation technology.
2016
Joined the board of directors of Viridis Learning as Thayer Ventures led the company's 3.225 million dollar Series A round.
2018
Served as interim Mayor of San Francisco from January 23 to July 11, taking a leave of absence from Thayer Ventures.
2022
Spoke as Managing Partner of Thayer Ventures at the firm's annual meeting.