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

    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.

    Jul 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    7 Top AI Email Marketing Automation Tools in 2026

    I tested seven AI email marketing platforms across our portfolio companies. Here's where each one earns its keep — and where the AI is mostly window dressing.

    May 2026
  3. 03
    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.

    Apr 2026
  4. 04
    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.

    Apr 2026
  5. 05
    Marketing Automation

    Omnisend Review: When (and when not to) use it

    Hands-on Omnisend review for eCommerce. Setup, AI, automation, revenue attribution, migration — what works, what doesn't, and who it's for.

    Apr 2026
  6. 06
    Sales Automation

    14 Best CRM Software for Small Businesses

    Compare 14 top CRMs for small businesses: HubSpot, Insightly, Agile CRM & more. Free options, pricing & features analysed. Find your perfect fit.

    Apr 2026
  7. 07
    No-Code Automation

    Leadformly: High-Converting Lead Capture Forms for Marketers

    Meet Leadformly — our tool for building high-converting, multi-step lead capture forms in minutes. Boost form conversions 200%+ without writing code.

    Apr 2026
  8. 08
    Marketing Automation

    How to Use Marketing Segmentation to Improve Marketing Campaigns

    Optimise campaigns with segmentation: boost revenue by targeting the right audiences. See our top tools & strategies.

    Apr 2026
  9. 09
    No-Code Automation

    12 Landing Page Tips That Are Practically Magic

    Learn landing page optimisation best practices from VWO, Unbounce & Booking.com. See proven tactics to boost conversion rates in 2026.

    Apr 2026
  10. 10
    Development Automation

    Wix vs Shopify vs WordPress: How to Build a Website

    Build your website in minutes with WordPress, Wix or Shopify. Compare features, pricing & setup steps. Find your perfect platform.

    Apr 2026
  11. 11
    HR Automation

    10 Best Employer of Record (EOR) Services

    Compare top EOR providers to hire global talent legally. We've reviewed 12+ services with pricing & features. Find your best match.

    Apr 2026
  12. 12
    AI Automation

    Voice AI Platforms Compared: I Built Voice Agents on 7 Tools

    Hands-on review of 7 voice AI platforms — VAPI, Retell, Synthflow, Bland and more — tested for latency, cost-per-minute and build experience.

    Apr 2026