Mark Bavisotto

About Mark Bavisotto

I’ve always seen challenges as opportunities, whether it’s navigating the chaotic world of startups, diving deep into AI innovation, or surviving the 90s as a scrappy, problem-solving teen. Each chapter of my journey has shaped the way I approach life, business, and technology today.As a startup entrepreneur, I’ve built, failed, pivoted, and succeeded. I share lessons from these experiences to inspire resilience, adaptability, and grit for others who are building their own paths.As a lover of AI, I’m passionate about exploring how this transformative technology is reshaping industries and helping businesses scale smarter. Whether it’s creating AI agents to optimize workflows or unlocking its potential for decision-making, I thrive on showing others how to leverage AI effectively.And as a proud 90s problem child, I bring a scrappy, creative mindset to everything I do. Growing up in a time of dial-up modems, mixtapes, and figuring things out without Google taught me how to be resourceful and adaptable. These traits fuel my entrepreneurial journey today.What drives me? It’s simple: the belief that with the right tools, mindset, and grit, anything is possible.Let’s connect if you’re building something exciting, want to explore how AI can drive your business forward, or just want to swap 90s nostalgia over a virtual cup of coffee.

Experience

1. Chairman

   Edustruct, Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   At Edustruct, we are redefining the future of education and opportunity.Our mission goes beyond advancing the landscape of learning.We are empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders by providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship or business. For those with the drive to forge their own path, we offer grants to ambitious individuals choosing to skip college and start their own ventures.At Edustruct, we believe in breaking barriers and supporting bold ideas. Whether through academic pursuit or entrepreneurial ambition, we’re here to fuel dreams, spark innovation, and shape the leaders of tomorrow.Together, let’s invest in the courage to create and the power to transform.

Education

• Startup School

  Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

  2011 — 2024

• Buffalo State College

  Secondary Education, Social Studies Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  MBA with Distinction, Entrepreneurship

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Educational Consulting
• E-Learning
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Partnerships
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Educational Leadership
• Budgets
• Organizational Development
• Team Leadership
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Educational Technology
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Adult Education
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Learning Management Systems
• Start-Ups
• Curriculum Design
• Higher Education
• Workshop Facilitation
• Business Development
• K-12
• Instructional Design
• Google Apps
• Distance Learning
• Saas