Mark Vadon
Mark Vadon is currently a Board Member at Athletic Greens and Managing Partner at Pando Capital. He founded Blue Nile and Zulily, with Zulily having been acquired. He has previously served as CEO and Founder at Blue Nile, Chairman at Chewy, and as a consultant at Bain & Company.
Rad Power Bikes Faces Potential Shutdown by January 2026 Amid Financial Struggles and Job Losses
Rad Power Bikes, a leading Seattle-based e-bike company that reached unicorn status during the pandemic, is facing potential shutdown due to significant financial challenges, with a possible closure impacting 64 jobs as early as January 2026. The company is exploring funding or acquisition options after a promising deal fell through and cites a drop in consumer demand, tariffs, and macroeconomic issues as contributing factors.
Flyhomes Exits Brokerage Business to Focus on 'Buy Before You Sell' Financing with $15M Series D Funding
Seattle-based Flyhomes is exiting its real estate brokerage business to concentrate on its 'Buy Before You Sell' financing product, supported by a $15 million Series D round. The company is transitioning its agents to The Real Brokerage and expanding its financing offerings nationwide through a large network of loan officers.
Flyhomes Raises $15M to Pivot from Consumer Platform to Wholesale 'Buy Before You Sell' Lending Across 40 States
Seattle-area real estate startup Flyhomes raised $15 million to pivot from a consumer real estate platform to a wholesale lending model focused on its 'Buy Before You Sell' product, partnering with loan officers and agents to offer services in 40 states. The shift follows Flyhomes' previous consumer-facing brokerage and financing model, aiming to expand its reach while having raised $208 million to date.
Organizations
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Self Employed Retired entrepreneur 2023–present · current
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Athletic Greens Board Member 2022–present · current
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Pando Capital Managing Partner 2013–present · current
Education
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Stanford University Graduate School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 1995–1997
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Harvard University AB, Social Studies · 1988–1992
