Who We Are
At Enliven, we’re trusted partners to our clients because we bring the perspectives from our experiences and levels of expertise to view the challenges and opportunities in your business with a freshness that helps us you make the most of looking outside of the box.
Meet Our Team
CO-Founder/ CEO
Marc Vezina
Marc Vezina is a seasoned entrepreneur and forward-thinking business executive with over 25 years of experience in private and institutional wealth management. In addition to his leadership role with Enliven, Marc has been an active investor, mentor, and board member with global “first mover” companies.
With his exceptional financial acumen and depth and breadth of leadership experience, Marc has helped multiple companies achieve their operational and transactional goals. He cut his teeth as a senior executive in the wealth management industry for over two decades prior to Enliven.
Marc is a firm believer that social impact is a C-Suite issue. Together with his brother, he co-founded ZSchool in 2017 (now the Z-17 Collective), a global education nonprofit connecting young people, social entrepreneurs and social impact events around technology for good and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Marc received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics and holds his Series 7 securities license.
Chief strategy officer
Frank Sanders
Frank is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of industry experience leading global, diverse engineering teams. Frank began his career as an independent consultant, developing custom data applications for healthcare and utility companies. He later managed mission-critical data systems at Raytheon before joining MarkLogic, where he rose to VP of Sales Engineering, overseeing global teams and driving growth strategies.
In 2018, Frank joined Snowflake to lead their global partner engineering function. Under his leadership, the Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) expanded from 200 to over 4,000 partners, generating $1 billion in revenue. Frank's strategic vision and leadership transformed Snowflake's partner ecosystem into a thriving community.
Frank received his Bachelor’s degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Computer Science.
Head of International Business Development & Investor Readiness
Chris Adams
Chris brings nearly 30 years of strategic consulting, senior executive, start-up advising and investment readiness experience to his role as Creative Director which includes leading Enliven’s new Investment Readiness practice.
Chris launched his career with Amazon where he led entertainment business development. He then worked with eBay's Jeff Skoll to build and run Participant Media, then helped to create and Produced UGC-reality TV show "Facebook Diaries," which launched video on the social network. He also worked in a business development and sponsorship acquisition capacity for Comcast.
In 2009 he moved to Brisbane, Australia where he advised dozens of start-ups, helped with multiple IPOs on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), including serving on the Board of three public companies, and consulted to corporates such as: Seven West Media, National Storage, Sensis/Found Digital and more. He served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence to social impact accelerator Greater Outcomes and as Head of North America for Australian Brand Protection and Consumer Engagement company, Laava.
Upon moving back to the US in late 2022, he has helped to create and is Co-Director of the University of Oregon's Media Innovation Lab within the School of Journalism and Communications as well as serving as the school's Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Chris earned his dual-BA in English Literature and Communications from The University of Denver as well as dual MFAs in Film and Television and Professional Writing from The University of Southern California.
Senior Advisor
Tod Gimbel
Tod Gimbel is the Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Climatic, where he shapes messaging and leads external engagement. After six years practicing law, he moved into Public Affairs in the US, holding federal and state government affairs roles with Miller Brewing, Kraft Foods, and Altria in the 80s. In 2005, Tod relocated to Singapore, establishing corporate and public affairs functions for Kraft Foods in Asia, followed by senior roles with Levi Strauss & Co., Citi, and Herbalife Nutrition.
Returning to the US in 2018, Tod became Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Herbalife in Los Angeles. From 2020, he also led the development and launch of the company's sustainability program, quickly transforming it into a highly rated ESG performer. Since leaving Herbalife in 2022, Tod has advised several startups and a boutique advisory, primarily focusing on sustainability. He co-founded The Spaceship Academy, focusing on the intersection of education, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.
Tod holds a Government and History degree from Lawrence University and a law degree from Marquette University. He hosts "Future Shapers" and "The Ageless Wonders" podcasts on major platforms. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Singapore.
