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Marlon Thompson

Founder of Future Capital

Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview 

Marlon Thompson is the Founder of Future Capital, a company that was acquired in 2023, and an early investor in successful ventures like Belliwelli and Curie. With a background in project management and a strong focus on investing in sectors like Human Capital/HRTech and SaaS, Marlon has held key roles at organizations like QueerTech and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2021 - Current

  • Appointed Committee Member - Inquiry Panel C | Re-appointed in July 2024

    2023

  • Chief Experience Officer - CXO

    2023 - 2024

  • Venture Partner

    2022 - 2023

  • Founder (acquired by Spring, 2023)

    2020 - 2023

    At Future Capital we're focused on developing a new, more diverse cohort of startup investors at the angel, syndicate and LP level.

  • Ambassador

    2019 - 2022

  • Advisory Council Member

    2020 - 2021

  • Program Director

    2019 - 2020

    Highline BETA is an early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on corporate innovation and co-creation to unlock the hidden potential across some of the largest industries around the world.

  • Director Of Programs

    2017 - 2019

    Formerly 'The Next BigThing' The League of Innovators is a non-profit and registered charity with a mission to identify and mobilize the next generation of entrepreneurs, giving them the resources, education & creating a national network to accelerate their pathway to success. Founded by serial entrepreneur Ryan Holmes in 2017, LOI will launch a full suite of programs in September 2017.

  • Program Manager

    2017 - 2017

    The Next Big Thing is a non-profit and registered charity with a mission to identify and empower young entrepreneurs, giving them the resources, education & network they need to succeed. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Meredith Powell and Ryan Holmes in 2013, TNBT's community includes world-recognized investors, influencers & founders who share their passion for accelerating innovation.

  • Business Operations Consultant

    2015 - 2016

    I work within organizations to create structure, expand businesses and teams strategically and define key performance indicators. I add processes, implement internal tools (i.e. software programs, reports etc.) and develop written tools that allow small businesses to simplify their operation and focus on growth.

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