Mark Young

Mark Young: Entrepreneur, Educator, Author, Philanthropist, Travel Nut
Mark Young is a serial entrepreneur, educator, and CEO of Ryze Agency, a Fort Lauderdale-based marketing firm that helps brands grow through strategic storytelling and data-driven marketing. With a career built on action, adaptability, and generosity, Mark has never been one to follow a traditional path; he creates his own.
Mark’s journey began with a relentless drive to build, learn, and challenge the status quo; leading him to launch businesses, mentor others, and explore the world in search of meaningful experiences. Through trial and error, he discovered that success isn’t about waiting for the perfect plan, but about taking action, embracing generosity, and trusting that momentum creates opportunity. These principles now define his work as an entrepreneur, educator, author, philanthropist, and traveler.
From launching tech startups to scaling businesses across industries, Mark thrives on solving complex problems. As the founder of Ryze Agency, he works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives to build brands that leave a lasting impact. His approach? Strategy meets execution—because ideas alone don’t build success.
Mark believes knowledge is meant to be shared. Whether mentoring entrepreneurs, leading workshops, or speaking at events, he takes complex business strategies and breaks them down into practical, actionable steps. His goal is simple: empower others to start, grow, and succeed.
Through his writing, Mark explores the intersection of business, leadership, and personal growth. His work challenges conventional thinking, pushing readers to take action, embrace discomfort, and pursue bold ideas.
At the core of Mark’s philosophy is radical generosity—the belief that giving without expectation creates opportunities beyond financial success. Whether through mentorship, community projects, or charitable giving, he leads with the mindset that success is measured by impact, not just income.
Mark is also a collector of experiences. From exploring new cultures to taking on new challenges, he believes travel is more than movement—it’s a mindset. Stepping outside your comfort zone is where growth happens.
Above all, Mark believes in the power of people. Whether in business, mentorship, or global adventures, he leads with generosity and integrity—always guided by his mantra: “Do the right thing, no matter the cost. It’ll come back to you. I promise."