Philip Kovacs
President at Appleton Learning Corp.
Profile
Phil has been a high school English teacher, a tenured university professor, CEO of a struggling communications startup, and the President of a company with thousands of wage earners.
Regardless of the size of the team or the title of the job, his passion is helping people grow and develop, with the ultimate goal of effecting some sort of positive change in themselves and/or the world.
His background in education and pragmatic philosophy lends itself to working with founders, with whom he takes a systematic and iterative approach to bringing new ideas to market.
As CRO at Mark II, he is responsible for helping founders develop, refine, and execute on everything that involves getting to market.
As teams hone in on product market fit, he assists with each step of the customer journey, ensuring that new revenue recurs rather than churns and that the technology evolves according to customer needs
Philip Kovacs active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Appleton Learning Corp.
 Appleton Learning Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Appleton Learning Corp. provides academic coaching and support services. It specializes in test preparation, academic testing, report card review, summer camps, and student assessment services. The firm partners with school districts to provide staffing and educational program services. Appleton is a school solutions company that helps districts professionalize their para-educators, substitutes, and extended learning programs. The company was founded by Glenn Clayton in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | President | - |
Mark Two Ventures LLC
 Mark Two Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mark Two Ventures LLC (Mark Two Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Glenn Clayton in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-12-31 |
Tango Tango, Inc.
 Tango Tango, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Tango Tango, Inc. is an American telecommunications technology company that uses advanced networking, mobile, and cloud technologies to expand the coverage and capabilities of their customers' radio systems. The private company offers a complete communications service that integrates with any traditional land-mobile radio system, providing group and one-to-one calling, GPS tracking, emergency alerts, and text/media group messaging through their mobile push-to-talk app. The app securely integrates with existing radio systems, providing unprecedented interoperability, coverage, and features for a fraction of the cost of a traditional radio system. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-10-31 |
Training of Philip Kovacs
| Georgia State University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Georgia | Undergraduate Degree |
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Appleton Learning Corp.
Appleton Learning Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Appleton Learning Corp. provides academic coaching and support services. It specializes in test preparation, academic testing, report card review, summer camps, and student assessment services. The firm partners with school districts to provide staffing and educational program services. Appleton is a school solutions company that helps districts professionalize their para-educators, substitutes, and extended learning programs. The company was founded by Glenn Clayton in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Commercial Services |
Tango Tango, Inc.
Tango Tango, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Tango Tango, Inc. is an American telecommunications technology company that uses advanced networking, mobile, and cloud technologies to expand the coverage and capabilities of their customers' radio systems. The private company offers a complete communications service that integrates with any traditional land-mobile radio system, providing group and one-to-one calling, GPS tracking, emergency alerts, and text/media group messaging through their mobile push-to-talk app. The app securely integrates with existing radio systems, providing unprecedented interoperability, coverage, and features for a fraction of the cost of a traditional radio system. | Communications |
Mark Two Ventures LLC
Mark Two Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mark Two Ventures LLC (Mark Two Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Glenn Clayton in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Finance |
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