A visionary technologist and leader, Mark Janzen is bridging the gap between the future of work and the workforce of the future as the CEO of Planetary Talent.
Mark Janzen is an entrepreneur, engineer, and venture capitalist who thrives at the intersection of technology and talent. As the CEO of Planetary Talent, he is leading the charge in revolutionizing global hiring—turning a bold vision into reality.
But Mark’s journey to founding Planetary Talent isn’t just another startup story—it’s one rooted in mystery, discovery, and the remnants of a forgotten future.
When Living Computer Museum in Seattle closed down, Mark was helping clear out some back rooms when he stumbled upon a relic of the past: a computer that once belonged to the elusive Maxwell Jules. He took the computer home, intending to tinker with it, but it was once again forgotten about, buried in a box in the attic.
Years later, while back in Wichita during the Covid pandemic, he unearthed the machine and powered it on. As the screen flickered on, what met his eyes was unlike anything he expected. These weren’t just old records; they were plans for a revolutionary workforce model, a vision of interstellar talent sourcing decades ahead of its time.
Inspired by Maxwell’s forgotten dream, Mark took action. Today, Planetary Talent operates at the cutting edge of global hiring, matching top talent with companies that think beyond borders, planets or systems. It all traces back to that fateful discovery, and Mark’s relentless drive to bring the future of work into the present.
When he’s not architecting the next era of talent acquisition, Mark serves as a strategic advisor, venture partner, and board president, contributing his expertise to startups and organizations shaping the future.
