Mark Achler Biography

Mark Achler manages Redbox's long-term planning and expansion into new business opportunities. Prior to joining Redbox in 2009 Achler co-founded one of the first personal computer retail stores in the country and participated in the launch of the IBM PC in Boca Raton in 1981. After building and eventually selling the Whitewater Group he co-founded the video game company Kinesoft Development where he served as president. Kinesoft was instrumental in developing the technology that allowed Sega and Nintendo scrolling action arcade games to be played on Windows 95. After leaving Kinesoft Achler served as a founding general partner in Kettle Partners an early-stage venture capital fund. While at Kettle Achler was the lead investor in local Chicago companies such as Surepayroll (sold to PAYX) and Novarra (sold to NOK). Fueled by a lifelong passion for building new businesses Achler also has helped to co-found Emmi Solutions a provider of patient education where he first served as president and later became chief executive officer. Achler is also a frequent speaker resource and ardent champion for the entrepreneurial community; where he is a mentor for Excelerate Labs and the Chicago High Tech Academy.

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