Michael Marks On Scaling A Company To $25 Billion In Revenues And Creating A $1.1 Billion AUM Deep Tech Venture Fund by @Alejandro Cremades · Zencastr

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Michael Marks On Scaling A Company To $25 Billion In Revenues And Creating A $1.1 Billion AUM Deep Tech Venture Fund image

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Michael Marks On Scaling A Company To $25 Billion In Revenues And Creating A $1.1 Billion AUM Deep Tech Venture Fund

Michael Marks On Scaling A Company To $25 Billion In Revenues And Creating A $1.1 Billion AUM Deep Tech Venture Fund

In the business world, some stories stand out not just for their success but for the bold decisions and risks that paved the way. Michael Marks, founding partner at Celesta Capital, is one such figure whose journey from Missouri to Silicon Valley is about the spirit of entrepreneurship and the transition from operator to investor. His career, marked by strategic moves and seizing opportunities, offers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage. Celesta Capital has funded top-tier companies like Aurascape, Auradine, Recogni, and Agnikul.

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In the business world, some stories stand out not just for their success but for the bold decisions and risks that paved the way. Michael Marks, founding partner at Celesta Capital, is one such figure whose journey from Missouri to Silicon Valley is about the spirit of entrepreneurship and the transition from operator to investor. His career, marked by strategic moves and seizing opportunities, offers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs at every stage. Celesta Capital has funded top-tier companies like Aurascape, Auradine, Recogni, and Agnikul.

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