Mark became interested in computer at an early age. When he was about twelve he used the Atari basic program to create a messaging program called zucknet his father used it in his dental office and the family used it in the house his fascination for computer continued through high schoo. Mark created a music software program which was named synapse. Several companies including AOL America On Line and Microsoft wanted to buy his software and hire him but he refused their offer. He went to college instead.