Marc Kirshbaum
Marc Kirshbaum & Next-Level Leadership
Marc has a 25+ year track record as a CEO, president, board member, and strategic advisor, leading and transforming businesses at critical inflection points – from scaling to turnaround. He builds and grows strong foundations of businesses with world-class teams focused on impact and rooted in shared purpose, trust, integrity, and respect.
He has led and advised global businesses with revenues exceeding $200M, as well as early-stage ventures across biotech, healthcare information, software, and AI.
Early in his career, he served as a group president and senior executive at Experian, a $4B+ global information services company. He was called upon to lead business units and operations during periods that required stability, alignment, and growth. His focus on clear strategy, high-performing teams, and direct communication helped drive measurable performance, employee engagement, and long-term value.
In the years since, Marc has been an investor, advisor, and board member across numerous industries, helping organizations grow, raise capital, and execute against large market opportunities.
Marc’s approach centers on awakening and reconnecting with the Eleven Primal Spaces. He works directly with leaders to assess what is actually driving outcomes to create robust frameworks for success. He is often called upon when businesses are at a critical juncture, including when foundations have crumbled, confidence has broken, and teams have lost their way. In each scenario, Marc cultivates strong relationships that fuel collaboration, innovation, and mission-driven results.
Marc received his law degree from The University of Chicago and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science magna cum laude from the University of Southern California.
What Others Are Saying About Marc
“I’ve known Marc for over 15 years and have always valued his keen insight into what it takes to grow a successful business. His ability to cut through complexity, solve problems, and align strategy with execution is rare. Marc’s perspective is one I trust and appreciate whenever I’m thinking through a challenge or new opportunity.”
Managing director at RLH Equity Partners
“Marc’s engagement was essential as we navigated the complexity and competing interests of a challenging reorganization at Guidepost Montessori. He helped us find common ground among stakeholders, clarify our priorities, and solve complex problems where there were competing interests. Marc’s steady hand and strategic insight enabled us to move forward with renewed focus and the opportunity to continue our mission of offering children a high-quality, authentic Montessori education.”
Founder and managing partner of Venn Growth Partners
“I had the privilege of engaging with Marc very soon after the inception of LB Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: LBRX). Marc brought clarity and strategic insight when we needed it most. His ability to help us refine our vision and R&D strategy directly led us to key partnerships that were critical to our early growth. We worked together for over eight years, during which time we raised over $110 million in private capital and moved our lead asset through multiple successful clinical trials, ultimately leading to the Company’s IPO. Beyond his expertise, Marc’s steady guidance and genuine commitment made a real difference in building momentum and maintaining alignment across our team and with our partners.”
Co-founder and former CEO of LB Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
“Marc’s perspective and guidance were invaluable as we navigated complex growth and operational challenges at Red Frog Beach Resort. He quickly understood our vision and helped us turn this into our strategy. Marc sharpened our focus, clarified execution, and helped us tell our story in a way that attracted partners who shared our excitement and belief in what we could achieve.”
President of Oceans Group International and founder of Red Frog Beach Island Resort
The Eleven Primal Spaces
At the center of Marc’s approach is a simple yet powerful idea:
The Eleven Primal Spaces are the foundations of what have shaped humanity and how people think, relate, and lead: individually and collectively.
Awakening the Eleven Primal Spaces can transform leaders and organizations. He inspires and partners with leaders and teams to discover and embrace these spaces, fueling deeper connection, clearer vision, and renewed purpose across organizations and communities.
