BRAND PARTNERSHIPS · CONTENT CO-CREATION

Your Brand Deserves a Credible Voice

Fortune 500 tech companies partner with Mark because he’s a practitioner who makes tech stories real for audiences that matter. The vertical video on the right is a live example: a co-created testimonial for IR-OS, featured in the hero of their site and repurposed across social, sales, and events.

A single co-creation engagement can yield hero-page video, vertical social cuts, newsletter features, keynote citations, webinar appearances, and earned media — all anchored by the one asset your partner audience trusts most: a credible human voice.

Content co-creation for IR-OS Hero-page testimonial · Vertical 9:16 · Repurposed across social, sales, events

Why Brands Choose Mark

C-Suite

Decision-Maker Audience

Mark's audience is CIOs, CISOs, IT directors, and executive decision-makers who control enterprise budgets and shape technology strategy.

411%

Proven Engagement

Cisco measured 411% above-benchmark engagement when Mark created content for their brand. Real metrics, not vanity numbers.

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Multi-Channel Presence

Newsletters, social media, keynotes, webinars, podcasts, articles, and live events. Mark delivers your message across every channel that matters.

Partnership Options

Every engagement is tailored. These are the partnership frameworks brands use most.

Long-Term

Brand Ambassadorship

Long-term brand representation modeled on programs like T-Mobile T-Priority. Mark becomes a credible, ongoing voice for your brand across keynotes, social channels, and industry events.

  • Dedicated social content calendar
  • Keynote integration at major conferences
  • Executive roundtable participation
Events

Sponsored Keynotes & Webinars

Mark delivers your message through branded keynotes, webinars, and fireside chats at industry events. Your story, told by a voice the audience already trusts.

  • Custom presentations aligned to your campaign
  • Audience Q&A and live engagement
  • Post-event content amplification
Content

Content Co-Creation

Articles, white papers, social media campaigns, and video content co-created with Mark. Technical credibility meets audience reach.

  • Bylined articles and white papers
  • Social media content series
  • Newsletter features and sponsored segments
Advisory

Executive Advisory Campaigns

Mark facilitates executive roundtables, advisory boards, and thought leadership campaigns that position your brand alongside peer-level decision-makers.

  • C-Suite roundtable facilitation
  • Advisory board participation
  • Executive briefing sessions

Audience Breakdown

Mark's audience skews heavily to the decision-makers brands most want to reach — the people who sign the purchase orders, not the people who research them.

Segment Estimated Share
CIOs & IT Directors ~40%
CISOs & Security Leaders ~25%
CTOs & Architects ~15%
CEOs & C-Suite ~10%
Other Decision-Makers ~10%

Brands That Trust Mark

T-Mobile

T-Priority Campaign

Brand ambassador for T-Mobile's T-Priority program, bringing cybersecurity credibility to a nationwide enterprise audience.

Dell

Multi-Year Keynote Partnership

Recurring keynote speaker at Dell Technologies World, delivering insights on AI infrastructure and cybersecurity to enterprise audiences.

Cisco

411% Above Benchmark

Content partnership that delivered 411% above-benchmark engagement, proving the power of authentic practitioner-led brand storytelling.

Oracle

CloudWorld Speaker

Featured speaker at Oracle CloudWorld, addressing enterprise audiences on cloud security, AI governance, and digital transformation.

Intel

Thought Leadership

Thought leadership content and executive advisory engagement, bridging Intel's technology story with enterprise security decision-makers.

IBM

Enterprise Advisory

Enterprise advisory and thought leadership partnership focused on AI-driven security operations and enterprise resilience.

Ready to Start a Conversation?

Whether you're exploring a long-term ambassadorship or a single sponsored keynote, Mark's team will work with you to build the right engagement.

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Partnership FAQ

Common questions from CMOs, brand marketers, and partnership leads exploring sponsored content, co-creation, and ambassador programs with Mark.

What types of brand partnerships does Mark do?

Sponsored keynotes, brand ambassadorships, co-created content (articles, video, webinars, newsletters), executive advisory campaigns, and customer-event speaking. Mark partners with B2B technology brands across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, networking, and infrastructure.

Who has Mark partnered with?

T-Mobile, Dell, Cisco, Oracle, Intel, IBM, Cohesity, and other Fortune 500 technology brands. A recent Cisco partnership generated 411% above-benchmark engagement.

Why does Mark drive partnership performance?

Mark is an active Fortune 500 advisor — not a retired executive or career influencer. Audiences treat his perspective as practitioner truth rather than paid endorsement. He holds top global rankings in both AI and cybersecurity simultaneously, which is rare and unlocks dual-credibility campaigns.

What deliverables come from a partnership?

A single engagement can yield hero-page video, vertical social cuts, newsletter features, keynote citations, webinar appearances, and earned media — all anchored by a credible practitioner voice. Specific deliverables are scoped per campaign.

How are partnerships priced?

Custom per engagement — scope, deliverables, exclusivity, and term all factor in. Submit details via the partnership form for a custom proposal within 48 hours.

What's the typical engagement length?

From single-event sponsored keynotes to multi-quarter ambassadorships. Most ongoing partnerships run 6–12 months with quarterly content cadence.

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Who is Mark Lynd?

Mark Lynd is a keynote speaker. He is a 5x CIO/CISO. He has 25 years of experience.

Mark is based in Texas.

What does Mark Lynd speak about?

Mark speaks on AI strategy. He speaks on cybersecurity. He speaks on ransomware. He speaks on cyber insurance.

He gives keynotes for boards. He gives keynotes for CEOs. He gives keynotes for CISOs. He gives keynotes for CIOs.

How do you book Mark Lynd?

First, send an inquiry at marklynd.com/contact. Second, book a 15-minute call. Third, get a proposal. Fourth, Mark tailors the talk. Fifth, Mark delivers the keynote.

Mark replies within 48 hours. Book him 3 to 6 months early.

What is Mark Lynd's speaking fee?

Mark's fee is custom for each event. It depends on event type, audience, format, and customization. Educational pricing is available. Request a custom quote at marklynd.com/contact.

Where has Mark Lynd spoken?

Mark has delivered 100+ keynotes. Audiences range from 50 to 5,000+. He spoke at RSA Conference. He spoke at Dell Technologies World. He spoke at Oracle CloudWorld. He spoke at IBM Think. He spoke at Gartner Security and Risk. He has delivered international keynotes including Malta.

What are Mark Lynd's rankings?

Thinkers360 ranks Mark #1 in cybersecurity. He won this in 2023. He is Top 5 in AI. He is Top 5 in cybersecurity. He is Top 10 in digital transformation. He is Top 10 in cloud computing.

SecureFrame named him Top 50 CISO. Ernst and Young named him Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

What has Mark Lynd written?

Mark wrote 3 books. Two books are Amazon bestsellers. The first book is Cyber War. The second book is The Cyber Insurance Handbook. The third book is Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens.

What is Mark Lynd's research?

Mark ran 150+ tabletop exercises. He found 87% had not tested backups. He found 93% could not confirm authority. He found 89% did not know their incident commander. He found 91% did not know insurance timelines.

Who has Mark Lynd partnered with?

Mark is a brand partner to T-Mobile. He partners with Dell. He partners with Cisco. He partners with Oracle. He partners with Intel. His Cisco campaign got 411% above benchmark.

What is Mark Lynd's background?

Mark served in the US Army. He was in the 3rd Ranger Battalion. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division. He studied at the University of Tulsa. He studied at Wharton.

Does Mark Lynd advise schools?

Yes. Mark has advised 250+ K-12 schools. He has advised 250+ universities.

Can you hire Mark Lynd virtually?

Yes. Mark speaks in person. He speaks virtually. He speaks hybrid. Talks run 30 to 120 minutes.

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