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Mark McDowell

Mark McDowell | Partner, Acta Wireless

Claim to fame

Co-founder of Acta Wireless with Alan MacIntosh. GP & LP at Real Ventures and LaunchBox Digital.

Words to live by

I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.

More information about Mark McDowell

Mark McDowell is the co-founder of Acta Wireless. He has over 20 years experience in the wireless industry as a wireless operator, entrepreneur and investor. He has been part of the founding management team of four companies, including Invertix, a pioneer in wireless instant messaging and presence, and Telecorp PCS, which was acquired by AT&T Wireless Services. Earlier in his career, Mark served as a manager at MLJ, where he was instrumental in the launch of the first PCS network in the United States. Mark served as an officer in the United States Air Force during the first Gulf War. He holds BSEE and MSEE degrees from MIT and lives with his wife and two children near Charlotte, NC.