Marcus is a Founding Partner & CEO of Highline Beta, a VC & corporate venture builder that helps organizations find & finance new growth faster.
He’s a recognized innovation ecosystem thought leader with 26+ years as a serial tech entrepreneur and VC general partner with a top decile pre-seed investing track record with 7 exits.
In addition to building and funding startups from the inception, Marcus advises corporate executives & family offices on how to leverage new venture models to deliver impact & financial returns.
Formerly the Co-Founder & CEO of Highline VC and Managing Director of Extreme Startups, Marcus continues to co-create prominent venture acceleration platforms and instigate curated ecosystem initiatives.
Marcus holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and a BA from McGill University. Marcus is a member of Digital Journal's Insight Forum.