The Story of Software

S04E21 Portfolio Value Creation

Zartis Season 4 Episode 21

Marcus Wang, Partner at Coda Global Ventures, talks about advising companies in venture capital and global market entry in multiple sectors.


About The Guest:

Marcus Wang is a Partner at Coda Global Ventures, his expertise lies within helping early-stage companies scale, and mature companies optimise for successful exits. He also co-founded and exited ZytoGen, a precision medicine company, and launched Under Armour’s operations in China. Most recently, he worked with a venture studio to commercialise cutting-edge technologies in sustainability and materials science, and is currently advising multiple companies in venture capital and global market entry in multiple sectors. In the public sector, Marcus is also a State Health Commissioner for Maryland, bridging public and private interests to drive societal impact. 


About The Topic:

Marcus brings a global and cross-sector perspective to scaling companies, driving innovation, and aligning stakeholder incentives. We explore the realities of tech transformation in both early-stage startups and legacy enterprises, how to assess and modernise tech stacks for maximum ROI, and why AI isn’t replacing people; it’s empowering them. From hands-on team interventions to future-proofing through culture and capability, this conversation is a masterclass in operational excellence.

Some highlights of this episode include:

  • Role of an Operating Partner
  • Challenges and Successes in VC and PE
  • Assessing and Optimizing Technology in Portfolio Companies:
  • AI Integration and Future of Work:
  • Team Building and Performance Optimization



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