This issue of Accidental Guru takes a look at the man behind the message: Mark Comer.
Mark Comer is an American businessman & philanthropist.
Mark has founded several companies in multiple industries, and became a millionaire in 5 different business sectors. He has served as a mentor, board member, and partner in numerous businesses and foundations. Mark has been involved in the creation of multiple entrepreneurial initiatives and venture-capitalized startups located on every continent. (He has ridden motorcycles, surfed or played rock and roll on nearly every continent, as well).
Mark has been involved for years as a donor to several causes, both locally in Utah as well as nationally and internationally.
In 2008, Mark established 5 Star Legacy Foundation, a non-profit foundation. Its charter is to help eradicate the cycle of poverty through scholarships, micro-loans, and self-sustaining entrepreneur education. These help to build a base of hope, increased life-expectancy, and elevated living standards of individuals and families in economically disadvantaged communities.