The Mark Haney Podcast
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. Mark also serves as President of the Sacramento chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and on various corporate and non-profit boards and he and his family devote time to helping military veterans through his "Allegiant Giving" non-profit. You can learn more about Mark at www.HaneyBiz.com.
Episodes
In this episode, Supervisor Bonnie Gore breaks down what’s fueling that momentum: strong local businesses, great schools, strategic leadership, and a community that actually shows up for one another.
This conversation dives deep into what makes this region a magnet for entrepreneurs, families, and builders who want to be part of something bigger.
🔥 What y...
We talk about the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — why it’s different from SEO, how AI “thinks,...
Dr. Wood isn’t just running a university. He’s rebuilding what college looks like. Under his leadership, Sac State has launched the nation’s first Black Honors College, introduced a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a con...
In this episode, Bradley Frisk (Cypress Creek Capital Group / Raymond James) lays out the full exit playbook every founder should hear before taking a call from a buyer.
We cover:
• Prep that creates real enterprise value (often adding millions before you ever go to market)
• How the deal process actually works — IOIs, LOIs, diligence...
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Brian Raymond, Founder & CEO of Unstructured.io, to unpack his remarkable story and the explosive growth of his company.
• Brian’s journey from UC Davis → CIA → Investment Banking → Startup Founder.
• Why 90% of enterprise data is useless for AI...
The L5 Investments Capital Cup isn’t your average golf tournament — it’s Sacramento’s Ryder Cup–style showdown where 32 business leaders compete head-to-head while raising millions for local charities.
Now in its 11th year, the Capital Cup has crossed $20 million raised, with more than $2 million this year alone. Players fundraise for...
Derek reveals how his team developed AI-powered robots that are changing the way we manage solar farms—from inspecting millions of panels to predicting failures and reducing costly maintenance. He also explains how the breakthrough Owl...
This is Episode 3 in our continuing series on artificial intelligence and venture capital, where Rick Spencer and Ali Mackani join the conversation to explore the AI hype cycle, the rise of large language models (LLMs), and why the real moat isn’t just data but context.
We cover:
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In this episode, Melissa Ortiz, Founder & CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, reveals how our brains are built with natural talent pathways—what she calls super highways. By age 15, these highways are already paved. The problem? Most people spend their careers on the wrong road.
Melissa breaks down how to identify and leverage you...
Gabriel’s story is remarkable: from navigating a challenging upbringing in foster care to building a national security firm that deploys AI-powered surveillance trailers, cloud-based systems, and integrated protection fo...
In this episode, Jay Shukla, founder and CEO of Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, shares the incredible story of how he went from a broke student with a borrowed plane ticket to leading a fast-growing pharma company reshoring production in the U.S.
This is more than just a business success story —...
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why productivity per employee is the new gold standard for business success
• How AI agents...
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, we dive into:
- The $1,000/kg mole...
We dive deep into:
✅ How Dave risked it all at 26 with no business experience
✅ How Amber and Dave scaled Solace into a multi-million dollar family business
✅ Why...
Taro’s journey began when his family immigrated from Japan with nothing b...
On this episode, Cindy Nichol reveals what it takes to run an airport that operates like a city—and why SMF is preparing for th...
Billy shares his incredible journey from getting cut in high school to coaching World Series champions, how he rebuilt his life after major career setbacks, and the core principles that drive his leadership style.
We d...
In this episode, Greg breaks down how he built a $500M brand, why he left it to launch Kora Power, and how he's bringing smart energy tech into your home. Whether you're a founder raising your first round or a seasoned entrepreneur ...
They explore:
• Why AI is changing the rules of investing and startup building
• How "Venture Science" could reshape the VC industry
• The myth of job loss vs. the reality of augmented human potential
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