Mara Gerstein
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • UNITED STATES • FUTURE OF COACHING
Biography
Mara is a multiple award-winning digital marketer, content developer, and team leader. She is the Co-Founder of Loupe, a tech platform revolutionizing how people achieve self-awareness based on feedback from others. Prior to Loupe, Mara held several senior leadership roles, including head of marketing services delivery for SapientNitro NY leading up to its acquisition by PublicisGroupe. Mara has previously spoken at Princeton University, The American Association of Museums Conference, The University of CA, Berkeley, and Soho House. Mara has a BA in History from Brown University and an MA in Media Studies from the New School.
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What inspires you?
The way technology can be used to change culture; to help people connect and support each other in each others’ growth and development journeys. I am also inspired by nature — the woods, horizon lines, and how diverse the flora is on Long Island where I live.
What relationship has been most influential in your life?
The relationship to my daughter and to my dear friend and business partner, Loupe co-founder, Rae Cohen Bernamoff. Her grace and talent are hugely influential and inspirational.
What’s on your bookshelf?
Feedback Fundamentals and Evidence Based Best Practices, Dr. Brodie Riordan
Video: The AI Dilemma, Tristan Harris
Podcast: Making Sense by Sam Harris, “The limits of self-knowledge“