Mark Jackson II

Financial Mentor, Real Estate Expert, United States Air Force Veteran, U.S. Department of Defense Aircraft Specialist and Motivational Speaker Mark S. Jackson II

Mark Sweeney Jackson II is a United States Air Force Veteran, multidisciplinary strategist, author, technologist, and high-performance leader whose work spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, defense aviation, financial education, and entrepreneurship. He studied Data Science and Machine Learning at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, building on a career defined by systems thinking, technical precision, and operational excellence. Recognized internationally for his ability to connect complex ideas to real-world execution, Jackson brings rare range: from AI strategy and data-driven decision-making to wealth-building education and high-stakes leadership. He is the international best-selling author of Read Me or Stay Broke reflecting his commitment to helping others build stronger financial futures through practical knowledge, disciplined thinking, and applied strategy.

Jackson’s foundation was forged through distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, where he earned the honor of Air Force Airman of the Year, and through years of leadership across advanced defense operations. His experience includes managing Top Secret U.S. Department of War contracts, leading aircraft structure maintenance, supporting tactical international operations, and working across some of the world’s most advanced air platforms, including the F-22, F-35, and MQ-9 in both simulation and live-flight environments. Beyond defense, he is an entrepreneur who has managed millions in real estate transactions, a sought-after speaker on AI, leadership, and financial strategy, and a longtime youth basketball coach who has spent more than a decade mentoring the next generation. Across every arena, Jackson is known for one defining trait: the ability to master complexity, create clarity, and lead others toward higher performance.