Venture Partner and Industrial Operations Expert with 20 years of experience in lean manufacturing and startup scaling. Former COO of a mid-size logistics firm and specialist in supply chain resilience.
Marcus Thorne is a seasoned Industrial Operations Expert turned Venture Capitalist, dedicated to operational efficiency and sustainable scaling. Holding an MBA and a background in mechanical engineering, Marcus spent the first half of his career optimizing factory floors using Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma methodologies across the automotive and consumer goods sectors. Currently, he serves as a Venture Partner, helping early-stage hardware and B2B startups navigate the "valley of death" by refining their unit economics and supply chain strategies. Marcus writes for founders and operational leaders, offering ruthless, practical advice on cash flow management, vendor negotiation, and avoiding the common pitfalls of premature scaling.