Venture Harbour

Anna Hamzah

Director of Product, Venture Harbour

Director of Product at Venture Harbour, and co-lead on TrueNorth, our in-house growth-marketing platform.

Anna Hamzah was Director of Product at Venture Harbour from 2020 – 2023. Alongside our CTO she led the engineering team that built TrueNorth, a growth-marketing platform for software businesses, and she helped shape the venture studio's process for taking an idea from sketch to shipped product. Anna also worked closely with Marcus on reviewing content across our portfolio of ventures including VentureHarbour.com.

Research reviewed by Anna · page 2 of 7

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  1. 01
    HR Automation

    5 Best Free Applicant Tracking Systems in 2026

    We ran our hiring on Breezy for five years. Here are the five free applicant tracking systems worth using in 2026 — and the real limits of each.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  2. 02
    Sales Automation

    HubSpot vs Salesforce (2026): Which CRM Should You Choose?

    I've used HubSpot for eight years and trialled Salesforce at Venture Harbour. Here's which CRM wins on pricing, usability, AI and cost in 2026.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  3. 03
    AI Automation

    Synthesia vs HeyGen (2026): I Tested Both — Here's the Winner

    I tested Synthesia and HeyGen head-to-head for months, making the same videos on both. Here's which AI avatar tool wins for your use case.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  4. 04
    Marketing Automation

    WebinarJam vs EverWebinar (2026): Live or Evergreen?

    I compare WebinarJam and EverWebinar — sibling tools for live selling and evergreen automation — to help you pick one, or run both together.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  5. 05
    HR Automation

    Workable vs Greenhouse (2026): Which ATS Is Right for You?

    I compared Workable and Greenhouse across pricing, sourcing and structured hiring. Here's which ATS I'd pick for SMBs — and when Greenhouse earns it.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  6. 06
    Development Automation

    7 Best Transactional Email Services in 2026 (Compared)

    I've been comparing transactional email services since 2014. Here's how Postmark, Resend, SendGrid, Amazon SES & more stack up in 2026.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  7. 07
    HR Automation

    8 Best Breezy HR Alternatives in 2026 (We Used Breezy 5 Years)

    We ran hiring on Breezy HR for over five years. Here are the eight alternatives I'd actually switch to — by scenario, budget and pricing model.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  8. 08
    Marketing Automation

    Demio vs Livestorm (2026): Which Webinar Platform Wins?

    I compare Demio and Livestorm on live, automated and engagement features to help you pick the right webinar platform for your team in 2026.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  9. 09
    Marketing Automation

    Klaviyo vs Omnisend (2026): Which Is Better for eCommerce?

    I've tested both platforms across our eCommerce ventures. Here's where Omnisend beats Klaviyo, where it doesn't, and what switching actually involves.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  10. 10
    HR Automation

    10 Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Small Businesses

    We tested 10 applicant tracking systems for startups and small businesses. See our ranked picks for 2026 with pricing, pros/cons, and real-world experience.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  11. 11
    HR Automation

    Breezy HR Review (2026): We Tested it with 900+ Job Applications

    Breezy HR review based on hiring six members of staff and processing 900+ applications. Pipelines, AI screening, automation — what works and what doesn't.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Apr 2026
  12. 12
    Marketing Automation

    GetResponse Review: Tested for 16 Years Across Three Plan Restructures

    GetResponse review based on 16 years of hands-on use, including the 2025 plan restructure. Honest take on pricing, AI features, automation, webinars and deliverability.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Apr 2026