Mark Filimonov

Background

About Mark Filimonov

Mark is a co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Momentum. He works closely with clients on high-value, high-visibility projects requiring strategic guidance, clarity of thought, and ongoing preparation of written, spoken, and visual collateral in support of critical company initiatives and projects. His specialty is presenting technically complex material in a compelling, benefits-oriented way to non-technical professionals, public agencies, and the general public. He also manages the company brand and serves as Director of Momentum Media, where he helps design and implement powerful communication strategies designed to build trust and credibility among stakeholders, showcase success, engage potential investors, and educate customers, funding agencies, and the general public. Mark has worked on hundreds of successful proposals to a wide variety of agencies, including the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, and the US Department of Energy. His efforts have helped clients in the advanced energy, transportation, manufacturing, and water industries share valuable information about their projects and win almost $800 million.Prior to his work at Momentum, Mark performed marketing and technical writing for a wide variety of organizations, including Autodesk, Adobe, Applied Ecological Solutions, the University of Kansas, Ease Entertainment Services, North Hill Ventures, Business Objects, Accu-Logistics, and Tribal Consulting Solutions. His work has appeared in CE News, Professional Surveyor, Green Building Community, The Union, and the Auburn Journal.Before embarking on his fund development and writing career, Mark attended Dartmouth College, graduating cum laude with a degree in Russian Language and Literature. Upon graduation, he taught English in Taipei, Taiwan and then moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he ran a successful small business. Mark lives in Nevada City, California and enjoys reading, working on his house and property with his wife, and conducting science experiments with his son.