General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> May 28, 2001
MARK J. LEVINE is the Managing Member of GCI Venture Partners. He is
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fund, deal flow and
review, due diligence and post-investment management of the
partnership's portfolio. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Officer of
GEO-CENTERS, INC. for 15 years. Mr. Levine was a Subcommittee Staff
Director of the Small Business Committee in the US House of
Representatives from 1979-1985. He was involved in several successful
legislative/regulatory initiatives including: the Small Business
Innovation Development ACT (SIBR), The Small Business and University
Patent Act, The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), The Prompt
Payment Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and numerous amendments to
the DoD, EPS, NIH, SBA DoE Authorization bills. Mr. Levine is a
member/observer on the Boards of Directors of Viaken, Claragen, RF
Technologies, Thingworld.com, NexTone, and NewCommNet. His civic and
business activities include serving on the Boards of Trustees of the
Maret School and Temple Sinai, the Advisory Board of Marshfield
Associates (investment management), and as Vice Chair and Executive
Committee Member of the Professional Services Council. He earned an MBA
in Finance from George Washington University. Profile
venture; a little background on the firm would be helpful.
Mr. Levine: GCI Venture Partners is a private equity fund focusing
