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title: "Episode 001: Mike Marks, IRCG Founder"
description: Mike Marks, co-founder of IRCG, talks with Drew Allen about how the COVID-19 crisis is shaping the future of global industries.
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# Episode 001: Mike Marks, IRCG Founder

Posted by [Drew Allen](https://www.graceport.com/factoryfuturistpodcast/author/drew-allen) on April 1

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# How the COVID-19 Crisis is Shaping the Future of Global Industries

Welcome to the Factory Futurist Podcast where we profile the thought leaders, technologies and companies revolutionizing high-tech manufacturing. We learn from the best about how they sustain high performance leadership in technology, their personal lives, and their companies. Subscribe via email or your favorite platform on the right. Thank you for listening.

### Episode 001 Summary

In the first episode of the Factory Futurist Podcast, Drew chats with Mike Marks about the COVID-19 impact. Mike Marks co-founded IRCG in April 1987. He began his consulting practice after working in distribution management for more than 20 years.

### About Mike Marks

Mike Marks is the co-founder of [Indian River Consulting Group](https://www.ircg.com/) (IRCG) in April 1987. He began his consulting practice after working in distribution management for more than 20 years. Over the years, his narrow focus in B2B channel-driven markets has created an extensive number of deep executive relationships within virtually every business vertical in construction, industrial, OEM, agricultural, and healthcare.

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