Mark Surfas founded GameSpy Industries, a network of computer and video game Web sites and online video game-related services. He was the majority owner, CEO and Chairman of the board until its acquisition by Great Hill Partners and IGN Entertainment in March 2004. His gaming names were "Bastard" and "The Freshmaker".Mark is now an investor and board member of numerous technology startups. He served President and co-founder of California Stem Cell, which was acquired in 2014.