Mark Levy is the founder of Levy Innovation LLC, a business strategy firm. He helps organizations and thought leaders stand out by using what he calls the Big Sexy Idea®.
Over the years, Mark’s ideas have reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide. For example, he has worked with top companies and leaders, including CEOs of major brands like Popeye’s. Additionally, he has consulted for the former head of Strategy at Harvard Business School and thought leaders such as Simon Sinek, famous for Start with Why.
Moreover, his expertise extends beyond business. He has consulted for a History Channel TV special and the cult classic series Mystery Science Theater 3000.
In recognition of his skill, Mark earned a spot in the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame. In fact, the hall’s founder praises Mark’s positioning and messaging skills as “unparalleled.”
Before fully dedicating himself to Levy Innovation, Mark served as Chief Marketing Officer at an Inc. 5,000 experiential branding firm. There, he worked with clients like Bank of America, Nordstrom, Time Warner, and Stanford University.
Furthermore, Mark is a seasoned keynote speaker. He has spoken on strategy at companies such as Adobe, American Express, and Google. As a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), he chaired its 2023 Thrive Conference—the highest-rated in NSA history. Notably, Mark has won the NSA’s “Chair Award for Distinguished Service” twice.
He is also a TEDx speaker. His 2024 talk, Using the Obvious to Stand Out in Life and Business, has amassed over one million views.
As a writer, Mark has contributed to The New York Times and authored or co-created five books. Among them, Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content has been translated into eleven languages and has become a bestseller in three formats.
In addition, he has taught entrepreneurial strategy and persuasive writing at Rutgers University.
Beyond business, Mark creates magic shows. He co-created Chamber Magic, which has run continuously for over 25 years. Impressively, it ranks as New York City’s highest-rated live show on TripAdvisor—beating even the musical Hamilton.
