About Mark

Successful tech entrepreneur, thought leader, and privacy expert. One of the visionary inventors of social networking. Author of “Restoring Our Sanity Online” (Wiley, 2025), endorsed by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Steve Wozniak. Founder of MeWe, the first social network with a Privacy Bill of Rights. Led to 20 million members. Founded SuperFamily.com and SuperFriends.com, early social networks named PC Magazine “Top 100” sites. Inventor of 14 innovative digital advertising patents. Landmark TED Talk: "The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism." Frequently interviewed and published in mainstream media worldwide. Chaired New Mexico Accountancy Board. Adjunct Marketing Professor, University of New Mexico. MBA, Anderson School of Management at UCLA.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says: "This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with where we are today and looking for a better path forward."

Restoring Our
Sanity Online

A Revolutionary Social Framework

Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee says: "Mark Weinstein presents a new paradigm for the web and social media that empowers users, protects democracy, and eliminates surveillance capitalism. This is a vital read."

Conscious Capitalism co-founder Raj Sisodia says: “Weinstein has long been a leading voice advocating for the responsible use of social media. This is essential reading for business leaders, policy makers, and citizens at large.”

Book awards: First Runner-Up, New York Book Festival and Los Angeles Book Festival; Runner-Up, Paris Book Festival and Hollywood Book Festival; plus more

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Founder of MeWe and Inventor of the Industry’s First Privacy Bill of Rights

Revolutionized social media by founding MeWe, the first social network with a Privacy Bill of Rights for its members. Led to 20M users and breakeven revenue without VC funding or paid marketing campaigns

  • Raised over $50 million from high-net-worth individuals and family offices

  • MeWe accolades: 

"Most Innovative Social Media Company"—Fast Company 

"Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America— Entrepreneur Magazine

 "Start-Up of the Year Finalist for Innovative World Technology"—SXSW

  • Handed off leadership to new management team in 2022

Board Chair, Board Director, Steering Committee Member

 Mark brings visionary leadership, deep business and technical knowledge, and a principled commitment to ethical practices to the boards he serves, helping companies and organizations navigate growth and innovation while maintaining trust and integrity with their customers.

  • Sgrouples, Inc. (dba “MeWe”) — Board Director (2022-present)

  • Sgrouples, Inc. (dba “MeWe”) — Board Chair (2011-2021)

  • IDESG (Identity Ecosystem Steering Group) — Steering Committee Member (2013-2014)

  • NSTIC (National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace) — Steering Committee Member (2012-2013)

  • New Mexico State Board of Accountancy — Board Chair (2005-2008)

  • SuperGroups.com, Inc. — Board Chair (1997-2001)

Privacy Expert and Inventor of 14 Contemporary US Patents on Digital Advertising

Listed as "Top Data Privacy Expert" and named “Privacy by Design Ambassador” by the Canadian government. Landmark TED Talk, "The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism." Inventor of 14 contemporary US patents on digital advertising that protect user privacy

In-Demand Tech Thought Leader

Frequently interviewed and published in top-tier outlets including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, AP, Fox, CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, and The Hill. Speaker on major stages including SXSW, Web Summit, and TED. Covers topics including social media, privacy, AI, marketing, and building mission-driven companies.

Author of the Habitually Great Book Series
Inventor of ‘Peak Life Habits’ Professional Improvement Program

  • Established coaching firm teaching principled leadership inspiring individual and collective greatness

  • Authored award-winning “Habitually Great” book series

    • “Habitually Great: Master Your Habits, Own Your Destiny”

    • “Habitually Great Communication: Master The Power of Your Words” 

    • “Habitually Great Productivity & Time Management: Master The Framework of Your Life”

  • Endorsed by Stephen Covey (“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”): “Habitually Great shows you a way to gracefully master and change your habits and your life. This is an important and principled examination of how to achieve our individual and collective greatness.”

  • The Habitually Great book series received two Indie Book Awards

An Early Inventor of Social Media

  • Spearheaded the early social networking revolution by founding SuperFamily.com and SuperFriends.com

  • Named PC Magazine "Top 100" sites, for three consecutive years

  • Created targeted sister sites, including SuperFamilia.com, SuperAlumni.com, SuperTeams.com, SuperBizGroups.com

  • Integrated a gifts feature (SuperGifts.com) with 450 merchants and 2 million+ products, across the sites

  • Managed all partnerships and financing activities, raising millions in investor funding and grants received