We’re on a mission: to build and power the next-generation trades worker.

Mark started and leads the Forge team. In 2010, fresh out of graduate school and having never had a job in the “real world,” he undertook his first entrepreneurial venture (or at least the first one that generated revenue): Intrepid. Bootstrapped from inception to exit, Intrepid used an apprentice-style training model to create one of the largest mobile development firms on the East Coast before selling to Accenture in 2017. Mark loves building companies and solving problems, but when he’s not doing that, you can find him cooking, running, playing chess, and thinking about how technology is going to change our lives. He is mission-driven, the father of three incredible kids, and wakes up every morning to build and power the next-generation trades worker.

As one of Forge’s original team members and a true “Jane of all trades,” Mae has had a hand in creating all of the core functions that we rely on today: finance, data, people operations, and more. Prior to Forge, she led the finance team at Intrepid and helped shepherd the company through its acquisition by Accenture in 2017. Her passion for building the next-generation trades worker was sparked as a child by watching her father’s work in construction. When she’s not in the office, you can find Mae outside, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and wrangling her daughter and dogs.

Olivia has worn many hats at Forge. She was Forge's first marketer and spent time as Chief of Staff before going back to her roots to lead our marketing and sales teams. Olivia brings with her over 10 years of marketing experience from a wide range of Boston startups in media, construction, healthcare, digital marketplaces, and video. Her superpower is getting things done and she loves building things from scratch. When she’s not at Forge, you might find her cooking an Alison Roman recipe, seeking interior design inspiration, or walking around the neighborhood with her husband trying to get their baby to take a nap.

Conner is an operations and procurement leader with over 10 years of experience across HVAC, energy, property management, and logistics-driven industries. He’s led HVAC operations for one of the largest residential installers in the U.S., overseeing install teams, project managers, scheduling, permitting, and financial workflows to keep projects running smoothly and customers happy. He’s also managed multi-state operations, leading technical and sales teams across six states while handling logistics, proposals, and financial tracking. Conner is known for building efficient systems, leading large teams, and delivering measurable results, and he holds certifications including EPA 608 Universal. When he’s not thinking about sustainability or HVAC, you can probably find him golfing or spending time with his family.