Leading Nashville’s Tech Future with Vision & Community
Episode Summary
Welcome to The Spark — where Nashville’s creative leaders share their stories of building, leading, and shaping the future.
In this episode, host Mark Scrivner sits down with Mark Blaze, President & CEO of the Greater Nashville Technology Council (NTC). With decades of leadership experience and a passion for community, Mark shares his vision for Nashville’s technology sector, the importance of workforce development, and why collaboration is key to building a thriving tech ecosystem.
Why it matters:
Nashville’s growth depends on its ability to innovate, attract talent, and invest in community. Mark’s leadership at the NTC is helping ensure the city continues to rise as a national hub for technology.
What You’ll Learn:
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Mark’s journey from executive leadership to NTC president
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Why collaboration drives Nashville’s tech success
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The challenges and opportunities in workforce development
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How the NTC supports tech companies and entrepreneurs
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Mark’s vision for the future of Nashville’s innovation economy
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to The Spark
01:00 – Introducing Mark Blaze
04:15 – Mark’s leadership journey in business & nonprofits
08:20 – Why Nashville needs a strong technology council
13:40 – Workforce development as a growth driver
19:15 – Building community through collaboration
25:30 – Challenges and opportunities for Nashville’s tech sector
32:10 – Mark’s vision for the future of Nashville tech
Learn More & Connect:
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Creative Assembly: https://creativeassembly.agency/
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Snapshot Interactive: https://snapshotinteractive.com
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Greater Nashville Technology Council: https://technologycouncil.com/
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Mark Blaze: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markblaze
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Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner
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Meet Our Guests
Mark Blaze
Mark Blaze is the President & CEO of the Nashville Technology Council. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Groove Construction and spent 18 years as Regional President at Dex Imaging, where he led operations and high-performing teams.
Originally from Leeds, England, Mark came to the U.S. on a golf scholarship to Memphis State University, earning both his BBA and MBA. He became a U.S. citizen in 2017.
A dedicated community advocate, Mark serves on the board of Rocketown and is a past chair. He’s also served with the Nashville Predators Foundation, Special Olympics Tennessee, EEOG, and St. Jude’s Middle TN Council. His service has been recognized with the Nashville Emerging Leader Award and Rocketown’s Betty Dickens Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) since 2010.
Mark and his wife, Tara, live in Brentwood with their blended family of six—lovingly called the “Blazey bunch.” In his free time, he enjoys golf, cheering on the Preds and Titans, watching soccer, enjoying great food and live music, and spending time with close friends. The Blaze family attends Midtown Fellowship Church.
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