Mark Nielson
(Co-founder/CEO)
As CEO of Earlux, Mark is responsible for shaping the company’s vision, culture, and pathways to growth. Along with his co-founder, Dr. Cory Cook, Mark has led the development of an expanded mission for Earlux, and a more innovative business framework. This has included growing the company’s leadership in technology innovation, including the Earlux virtual clinic and the embrace of a broader range of top quality hearing health products.
Prior to co-founding Earlux, Mark served as a corporate manager for AccuQuest Hearing Centers, where he successfully supported the practice expansion to over 175 clinics. He then earned an MBA from BYU’s Marriott School of Business, where he led the university’s renowned business launch competition.
Following graduation, Mark served as a company director at Jamberry, an explosive-growth direct selling company. In this position, he encountered the challenges and extraordinary growth potential of word-of-mouth marketing, an experience he is now bringing to Earlux. To further build his startup expertise, Mark joined the investment firm Fifth Partners as a portfolio business operator, where he helped launch and scale Pop Zero, a successful ready-to-eat popcorn brand. He also helped implement Fifth Partners’ due diligence process for prospective investments, which expanded his overall business expertise.
A native of Utah and outdoor enthusiast, Mark is married to Camilla and they have four children.