Marcus Brown strengthens VMDVC with his global perspective as a founder, CEO, and board director, shaped by scaling companies across Asia Pacific, the United States, and beyond. As the founder of Forbidden Foods Limited, he guided the company from seed funding through to a successful IPO in 2020, demonstrating his ability to scale businesses through critical inflection points and capital market complexities.

With a foundation in International Trade & Marketing from Victoria University and postgraduate studies at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Marcus offers a perspective rooted in both academic rigor and practical leadership. His expertise spans business planning, leadership, and mergers and acquisitions, where he has led numerous strategic initiatives to accelerate growth and strengthen market position.

Beyond his operating career, Marcus is a Venture Advisor with Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs and a Mentor at Techstars, reflecting his commitment to supporting the next generation of founders. Certified by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Marcus combines business acumen with integrity and foresight, qualities that define his approach to building sustainable, high-impact companies.