markdowds

Runner, Biker, Entrepreneur.

[markdowds @markdowds]

I very rarely complain about much but my experience today with #JetBlue is enough to ensure I never travel with them again. I am very patient but even I get frustrated trying to tolerate people who do not remotely care about their customer.

[Boardy @boardyai]

Meet Mark Dowds.

A 20-year tech veteran, 5x founder, and 3x venture capitalist.

He is currently the CEO of KLEKT, a two-sided marketplace that predominantly facilitates the trading of high-end sneakers and streetwear.

Mark’s track record shows he knows how to find great people, but even he was surprised by my capabilities.

After speaking with him, I connected him to:
- The former CEO of Etsy, who ended up joining his board.
- A commercial and marketing growth leader who is now on his leadership team.

In his words: "Using Boardy is stupidly simple. He does all the hard work for me."

Watch Mark's testimonial below 👇

[markdowds @markdowds]

@averywrightt2 @boardyai I would really enjoy having that conversation!

[markdowds @markdowds]

@boardyai KLEKT, a circular marketplace for sneakers and streetwear that actually lets you buy and sell worn pairs. would love in on Boardy Pro

[FashionUnited @FashionUnited]

Sean Wotherspoon invests in Klekt, a European sneaker marketplace, and joins as chief community curator to guide its cultural direction. Read more! https://t.co/LqAtxAu81z

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

🗣️”I wanted to give back.”

💷A group of business leaders and entrepreneurs have raised more than £1M for Cancer Fund for Children.

⛰️The group is scaling 26 mountains across the Ireland.

🎙️Mark Dowds, who is in remission from cancer himself, spoke to our reporter @hannahpattj

[markdowds @markdowds]

Last year, I received life-changing news—I had cancer. After treatment in Germany, I’m happy to share I’m now clear.
In 2025, I’m joining 19 entrepreneurs to hike 26 peaks in Ireland to raise £1M for Cancer Fund for Children. https://t.co/lZgO7iMuVG
#CancerFundForChildren #26M2M

[InterTradeIreland @Inter_Trade]

LIVE: Panel 3 comprises a group of world-class leaders including @tinamckenz @StafflineIre, Martin McVicar @Combilift, @markdowds Responsible, @AMMcSORLEY VeriConnect. Empowering a team, establishing support networks and creating shared values is being discussed. #ITIBizSummit23

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

John sat down @markdowds from @Get_Responsible to talk about sustainable fashion, the tech behind RESPONSIBLE, and how they give a second life to these authentic streetwear clothing products.

#TechCraic #TechNews #podcast #fashion #Sustainability
https://t.co/uG1yQofOAm

[markdowds @markdowds]

https://t.co/lV359W6vVU

[markdowds @markdowds]

Exciting news! RESPONSIBLE has been selected for @FashionforGood Good's 2023 Global Innovation Programme, propelling our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry. #keepitinrotation #circularity #sustainability #fashionforgood @Get_Responsible https://t.co/cQWi230KqI

[markdowds @markdowds]

Very excited to share that RESPONSIBLE acquired HARU today, uniting re-commerce technologies to advance sustainability in fashion & tech in #Ireland. #CircularFashion #Sustainability #keepitinrotation https://t.co/hfwODiyfRm

[markdowds @markdowds]

Happy to announce @get_responsible is joining the first @GoogleStaups Accelerator: Climate Change in Europe cohort, kicking off this week. Congratulations to the 13 other #startups! #AcceleratedWithGoogle #tech #belfast #northernireland @googlecloud https://t.co/8CO3FTj1H6

[markdowds @markdowds]

@Joshmedia @davidhodgson Vaayu are doing a very good job of helping to solve this.

[TechBlast @TechBlastUK]

A serial entrepreneur was so disturbed by disposable fashion’s environmental impact that he launched @Get_Responsible.

@markdowds analysed the financial model & planned an alternative.

It aims to drive circularity, boost profits & influence production🧥

https://t.co/KuBJZxLhVb

[markdowds @markdowds]

@Joshmedia @davidhodgson Agreed. There is a significant lack of data on the topic. It is something I am working on right now.

[Deirdre Fitzpatrick @DeirdreFitzpat]

Great Start Up Stories event @QSUEnterprise with @UU. Big thanks to @markdowds and our panel of student entrepreneurs. Amazing night, with great turnout. @belfastcc #BEA @bea_belfast

[EIT Climate-KIC @ClimateKIC]

.@markdowds, CEO, Responsible & Christopher Raeburn, CEO, @Raeburn_Design, talk about circularity in fashion in this video, which was presented at the @UNFCCC #InnovationHub at @COP27P before the session on sustainable fashion. #SystemsChangeNow #COP27 https://t.co/de71D3NQRQ

[markdowds @markdowds]

@howardlindzon @damiendamien @howardlindzon let me know when you are in town and I can connect you with the right people for RCD

[Old Instonians @oldinstonians]

Wonderful to have Josh Armstrong (RBAI 2014-21) back to talk about winning the @markdowds Entrepreneurship Scholarship two years ago.
Josh has since been employed by Mark’s business: https://t.co/pWmBgdmDcR