Gene Marks
- President and CEO of The Marks Group
- Author & Small Business Management Columnist
Travels From
Pennsylvania
Gene Marks Speaker Biography
A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene Marks now writes regularly for The Guardian, The Hill, Forbes, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times and The Chicago Daily Herald.
Gene also hosts a Thrive podcast where he interviews politicians, economists, policy
makers, celebrities and entrepreneurs that impact business.
Gene has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and
medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies
For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year.
Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the
World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about
the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.
Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly successful ten-person firm that
provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.
Prior to starting the Marks Group PC, Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine
years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in
Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.
From Washington to Your Workplace : Economic, political, workplace and technology trends impacting your industry
The Hill and Guardian columnist Gene Marks explains how leaders are navigating economic changes, tariff uncertainty, workplace challenges and technology investments.
As a regular columnist for The Hill and The Guardian and frequent guest on Fox News and other national outlets, Gene Marks spends his time analyzing the political and economic decisions coming out of Washington — and translating what they actually mean for business owners and industry leaders.
In this high-energy, insightful presentation, Gene connects the dots between public policy and business strategy. He explains how regulation, trade policy, workforce shortages, midterm elections, tariffs, and inflation will directly impact hiring, costs, supply chains, and profitability over the next 12–36 months.
This keynote will address how leaders are:
✓ Utilizing economic data that makes sense
✓ Adapting to the regulatory environment under the current administration
✓ Navigating trade shifts and tariff exposure
✓ Tackling labor market dynamics and workforce shortages
✓ Managing through inflation and higher costs
✓ Preparing for the midterms
✓ Investing in technology
This is not a partisan talk — it’s a practical business briefing designed to help leaders anticipate change, reduce risk, and position their organizations for growth regardless of political outcomes.
AI, Automation & The: Future of Your Industry Forbes Tech Columnist Shares What Leaders Need to Know Now
For more than 20 years, Gene Marks has covered business technology for Forbes, reporting 6–8 times per month on the latest advances in artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise software. In this fast-paced, practical session, he separates AI hype from business reality and explains what is actually impacting industries like construction, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and financial services.
Drawing from his interviews with Microsoft, Google, emerging AI firms, and real-world companies implementing these tools, Gene will outline where AI is delivering measurable ROI — and where businesses are wasting time and money.
This keynote focuses on:
✓ AI risks and realities
✓ AI agents and automation in operations
✓ AI in sales, CRM, estimating, forecasting and finance
✓ AI in in real life in your industry
✓ Workforce implications and leadership strategy
✓ AI governance, risk, and data management
✓ Where to invest in 2026–2027 for competitive advantage
✓ What to expect in the next 12–24 months
Attendees leave with a clear, practical technology roadmap — not theory — and a better understanding of how smart leaders are using AI to protect margins and drive growth.
