# Mark McDermott

> Co-founder of ScreenCloud, now board advisor on product, market, AI and M&A. I build digital products that make workplace communication better.

## About

Mark McDermott co-founded ScreenCloud and led it as CEO for over a decade, through to a private equity exit. He is now a board advisor to the company, helping on product, market, AI and M&A. ScreenCloud is a global digital signage platform empowering 10,000+ businesses to connect with their people through screens. Based in Aroeira, Portugal.

Before ScreenCloud, Mark co-founded Codegent (digital product studio, 20M+ app downloads), co-founded Tepilo (online estate agency with Sarah Beeny), and worked at PwC Consulting on large-scale CRM implementations for telecoms clients.

## Links

- Website: https://www.markmcdermott.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhmcdermott
- X: https://x.com/mr_mcd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhmcdermott

## Sections

- [Home](https://www.markmcdermott.co/): Latest posts, work history, and introduction
- [Notes](https://www.markmcdermott.co/notes): Blog posts on product development, leadership, technology, and startups
- [About](https://www.markmcdermott.co/about): Extended biography
- [Work](https://www.markmcdermott.co/work): Career history and projects
- [Media](https://www.markmcdermott.co/media): Podcasts, conference talks, and video appearances

## Topics

- Digital signage and workplace communications
- SaaS product development and growth
- Leadership and company building
- AI and technology trends
- Entrepreneurship and startup strategy
- Enterprise software

## Career

- ScreenCloud - Board Advisor (2026-present)
- ScreenCloud - CEO & Co-Founder (2015-2026)
- Codegent - Creative Director & Co-Founder (2003-2021)
- Thin Martian - Creative Director (2013-2017)
- Tepilo - Co-Founder & Technical Director (2009-2017)
- Reading Room - Project Director (2002-2003)
- PwC Consulting - CRM IT Consultant (2000-2002)