Venture Harbour

Marcus Taylor

Founder, Venture Harbour

Marcus is an Oxford-based serial entrepreneur

Marcus founded Venture Harbour in 2012, while only 21 years old, as a sandbox for building online ventures.

He's built a new company every year for 14 years following one rule – each must be more ambitious than the last. While six failed, two companies have been acquired, three still operate and three are in incubation.

Marcus has been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30, and in 2022 he became the youngest Patron and Enterprise Fellow of the King's Trust in its 50-year history.

Marcus is currently building ventures in agentic AI and shares what he's learning here. You can contact Marcus here.

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  1. 01
    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.

    Jul 2026
  2. 02
    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.

    Jul 2026
  3. 03
    AI Automation

    I Tested the 7 Best AI Avatar Video Generators

    I tested 7 AI avatar generators for marketing. See which tools create the most realistic talking avatars, pricing comparisons & our top pick.

    Jul 2026
  4. 04
    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.

    Jul 2026
  5. 05
    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.

    Jul 2026
  6. 06
    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.

    Jul 2026
  7. 07
    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.

    Jul 2026
  8. 08
    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.

    Jul 2026
  9. 09
    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.

    Jul 2026
  10. 10
    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.

    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.

    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.

    Jul 2026