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.

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    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
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    Marketing Automation

    ActiveCampaign Review: Tested with 8 companies & 124K emails

    ActiveCampaign review based on 14 years of hands-on use across 8 companies, plus survey data from 2,000+ users. Here's where it excels — and where it doesn't.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  3. 03
    Marketing Automation

    7 Best Marketing Automation Tools for 2026

    Compare 10,000+ marketer reviews of HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Omnisend & more. Find the best marketing automation software for your needs.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  4. 04
    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
  5. 05
    Marketing Automation

    ActiveCampaign vs HubSpot (2026): Which Should You Choose?

    I've sent 124,000+ emails through ActiveCampaign and run HubSpot across two ventures since 2018. Here's which one to pick in 2026 — and when.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
  6. 06
    Marketing Automation

    ActiveCampaign vs Mailchimp (2026): I've Used Both for Years

    I've sent 124,000+ emails through ActiveCampaign across eight companies, and tried Mailchimp before it. Here's the honest 2026 comparison.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Marketing Automation

    10 Best Mailchimp Alternatives in 2026 (Tested & Compared)

    I've tested every major Mailchimp alternative since 2014. Here are the 10 I'd actually switch to — and the one case where I'd stay put.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    10 Best Webinar Software Platforms for 2026

    Compare 12+ webinar platforms with pros, cons & pricing. Find the best software for your virtual events. See our top pick.

    Written by Marcus Taylor
    Jul 2026
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    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