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Bio (Long version ~600 words)
Desmond Marshall is the Managing Director of Rouge International and Rouge Ventures (rougevc.com), a distinguished venture capital and advisory firm specializing in venture capital funding, strategic business turnarounds, AI innovation, and agriculture technology acceleration. With over 28 years of global experience, Mr. Marshall has guided startups, listed companies, and Fortune 500 organizations toward operational excellence, innovative growth, and sustainable success.
Renowned for his strategic vision and extensive network spanning private and public sectors worldwide, Mr. Marshall has founded and led transformative ventures, including Rouge Ventures, Pitch Perfect (Asia's top pitching event), Future Engine (AI due diligence), Animal Charity Platform, and the Thailand-based Agtech Accelerator, which leverages proprietary farmland to drive cutting-edge agricultural innovation. His advisory expertise has empowered global giants such as HSBC, LVMH, JPMorgan, Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, IBM, Ralph Lauren, UniCredit, Maserati, Leica, Shu Uemura, and government entities in Monaco and China, alongside numerous other Fortune 500 companies across Asia, the US, Europe, Japan, and Israel.
A trusted thought leader, Mr. Marshall serves as a expert advisor for premier consulting platforms, including Enquire.ai, Uzabase, and GLG. He is a sought-after speaker at international investment forums, startup ecosystems, and sustainability initiatives, offering authoritative insights on innovation, venture capital, and market dynamics, particularly in Asia and China. Additionally, he is a recognized expert on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin, contributing forward-looking analyses to global reports and media news outlets.
Mr. Marshall’s influence extends to his active engagement in startup funding and sustainable development communities, where he is celebrated for his ability to bridge Eastern and Western markets. With an All-Star LinkedIn presence, and being a book author, he continues to shape the future of innovation and investment on a global stage.
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Desmond Marshall is the Managing Director of Rouge International and Rouge Ventures (rougevc.com), a distinguished venture capital and advisory firm specializing in venture capital funding, strategic business turnarounds, AI innovation, and agriculture technology acceleration. With over 28 years of global experience, Mr. Marshall has guided startups, listed companies, and Fortune 500 organizations toward operational excellence, innovative growth, and sustainable success.
Renowned for his strategic vision and extensive network spanning private and public sectors worldwide, Mr. Marshall has founded and led transformative ventures, including Rouge Ventures, Pitch Perfect (Asia's top pitching event), Future Engine (AI due diligence), Animal Charity Platform, and the Thailand-based Agtech Accelerator, which leverages proprietary farmland to drive cutting-edge agricultural innovation. His advisory expertise has empowered global giants such as HSBC, LVMH, JPMorgan, Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, IBM, Ralph Lauren, UniCredit, Maserati, Leica, Shu Uemura, and government entities in Monaco and China, alongside numerous other Fortune 500 companies across Asia, the US, Europe, Japan, and Israel.
A trusted thought leader, Mr. Marshall serves as a expert advisor for premier consulting platforms, including Enquire.ai, Uzabase, and GLG. He is a sought-after speaker at international investment forums, startup ecosystems, and sustainability initiatives, offering authoritative insights on innovation, venture capital, and market dynamics, particularly in Asia and China. Additionally, he is a recognized expert on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin, contributing forward-looking analyses to global reports and media news outlets.
Mr. Marshall’s influence extends to his active engagement in startup funding and sustainable development communities, where he is celebrated for his ability to bridge Eastern and Western markets. With an All-Star LinkedIn presence, and being a book author, he continues to shape the future of innovation and investment on a global stage.
For more info
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Linkedin：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
Bio - Traditional Chinese 繁體中文簡介 (詳細版約600字)
馬穎釗（Desmond Marshall）是 Rouge International 及 Rouge Ventures（rougevc.com）的董事總經理，這是一家傑出的風險投資與顧問公司，專注於風險資本融資、策略性業務轉型、人工智慧創新及農業科技加速器。憑藉超過28年的全球經驗，馬先生曾指導初創企業、上市公司及《財富》500強企業實現卓越運營、創新成長及可持續成功。
馬先生以其策略眼光及橫跨全球公私部門的廣泛人脈網絡而聞名，創辦並領導了多項變革性項目，包括 Rouge Ventures、Pitch Perfect（亞洲頂尖創業比賽）、Future Engine（人工智慧盡職調查）、動物慈善平台，以及位於泰國的農業科技加速器，該加速器利用自有農田推動尖端農業創新。他的顧問專長為眾多全球頂尖企業賦能，包括匯豐（HSBC）、路易威登（LVMH）、摩根大通（JPMorgan）、勞斯萊斯（Rolls-Royce）、微軟（Microsoft）、IBM、拉夫羅倫（Ralph Lauren）、意大利聯合信貸銀行（UniCredit）、瑪莎拉蒂（Maserati）、徠卡（Leica）、植村秀（Shu Uemura），以及摩納哥和中國政府機構，涵蓋亞洲、美國、歐洲、日本及以色列的眾多《財富》500強企業。
作為備受信賴的思想領袖，馬先生擔任Enquire.ai、Uzabase及GLG等頂尖諮詢平台的專家顧問。他是國際投資論壇、初創生態系統及可持續發展倡議的搶手演講者，就創新、風險資本及市場動態提供權威見解，特別是在亞洲及中國市場。此外，他在區塊鏈、加密貨幣及比特幣領域被公認為專家，為全球報告及媒體新聞提供前瞻性分析。
馬先生的影響力延伸至初創融資及可持續發展社群，他以連繫東西方市場的能力而備受讚譽。憑藉LinkedIn全明星地位，並身為書籍作者，他持續在全球舞台上塑造創新與投資的未來。
欲了解更多資訊
媒體與採訪：https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
馬穎釗（Desmond Marshall）是 Rouge International 及 Rouge Ventures（rougevc.com）的董事總經理，這是一家傑出的風險投資與顧問公司，專注於風險資本融資、策略性業務轉型、人工智慧創新及農業科技加速器。憑藉超過28年的全球經驗，馬先生曾指導初創企業、上市公司及《財富》500強企業實現卓越運營、創新成長及可持續成功。
馬先生以其策略眼光及橫跨全球公私部門的廣泛人脈網絡而聞名，創辦並領導了多項變革性項目，包括 Rouge Ventures、Pitch Perfect（亞洲頂尖創業比賽）、Future Engine（人工智慧盡職調查）、動物慈善平台，以及位於泰國的農業科技加速器，該加速器利用自有農田推動尖端農業創新。他的顧問專長為眾多全球頂尖企業賦能，包括匯豐（HSBC）、路易威登（LVMH）、摩根大通（JPMorgan）、勞斯萊斯（Rolls-Royce）、微軟（Microsoft）、IBM、拉夫羅倫（Ralph Lauren）、意大利聯合信貸銀行（UniCredit）、瑪莎拉蒂（Maserati）、徠卡（Leica）、植村秀（Shu Uemura），以及摩納哥和中國政府機構，涵蓋亞洲、美國、歐洲、日本及以色列的眾多《財富》500強企業。
作為備受信賴的思想領袖，馬先生擔任Enquire.ai、Uzabase及GLG等頂尖諮詢平台的專家顧問。他是國際投資論壇、初創生態系統及可持續發展倡議的搶手演講者，就創新、風險資本及市場動態提供權威見解，特別是在亞洲及中國市場。此外，他在區塊鏈、加密貨幣及比特幣領域被公認為專家，為全球報告及媒體新聞提供前瞻性分析。
馬先生的影響力延伸至初創融資及可持續發展社群，他以連繫東西方市場的能力而備受讚譽。憑藉LinkedIn全明星地位，並身為書籍作者，他持續在全球舞台上塑造創新與投資的未來。
欲了解更多資訊
媒體與採訪：https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
Bio (Short version ~200 words)
Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International and Rouge Ventures (rougevc.com), leads a premier venture capital and advisory firm focused on venture capital funding, strategic business turnarounds, AI innovation, and agriculture technology acceleration. With over 28 years of global experience, he has driven operational excellence and sustainable growth for startups, listed companies, and Fortune 500 organizations, including HSBC, LVMH, JPMorgan, Microsoft, and government entities in Monaco and China.
Mr. Marshall’s strategic vision and extensive network have fueled transformative ventures like Rouge Ventures, Pitch Perfect (Asia’s top pitching event), Future Engine (AI due diligence), Animal Charity Platform, and a Thailand-based Agtech Accelerator leveraging proprietary farmland for agricultural innovation. His advisory work spans Asia, the US, Europe, Japan, and Israel, empowering global giants and fostering cross-market collaboration.
A trusted thought leader, he advises for Enquire.ai, Uzabase, and GLG, and is a sought-after speaker at international investment forums, offering insights on venture capital, innovation, and market dynamics, particularly in Asia and China. An expert in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin, he contributes to global reports and media. With an All-Star LinkedIn presence and as a book author, Mr. Marshall shapes the future of innovation and investment worldwide.
For more info
Press & interviews: https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
Linkedin：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
Desmond Marshall, Managing Director of Rouge International and Rouge Ventures (rougevc.com), leads a premier venture capital and advisory firm focused on venture capital funding, strategic business turnarounds, AI innovation, and agriculture technology acceleration. With over 28 years of global experience, he has driven operational excellence and sustainable growth for startups, listed companies, and Fortune 500 organizations, including HSBC, LVMH, JPMorgan, Microsoft, and government entities in Monaco and China.
Mr. Marshall’s strategic vision and extensive network have fueled transformative ventures like Rouge Ventures, Pitch Perfect (Asia’s top pitching event), Future Engine (AI due diligence), Animal Charity Platform, and a Thailand-based Agtech Accelerator leveraging proprietary farmland for agricultural innovation. His advisory work spans Asia, the US, Europe, Japan, and Israel, empowering global giants and fostering cross-market collaboration.
A trusted thought leader, he advises for Enquire.ai, Uzabase, and GLG, and is a sought-after speaker at international investment forums, offering insights on venture capital, innovation, and market dynamics, particularly in Asia and China. An expert in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin, he contributes to global reports and media. With an All-Star LinkedIn presence and as a book author, Mr. Marshall shapes the future of innovation and investment worldwide.
For more info
Press & interviews: https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
Linkedin：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
Bio - Traditional Chinese 繁體中文簡介 (簡短版約200字)
馬穎釗（Desmond Marshall）是Rouge International及Rouge Ventures（rougevc.com）的董事總經理，領導一家專注於風險資本融資、策略性業務轉型、人工智能創新及農業技術加速的頂尖風險資本與顧問公司。憑藉超過28年的全球經驗，他為初創企業、上市公司及財富500強企業（如滙豐、路易威登、摩根大通、微軟，以及摩納哥和中國的政府機構）推動卓越運營和可持續增長。
馬先生的策略眼光和廣泛人脈網絡促進了多項變革性事業，包括Rouge Ventures、Pitch Perfect（亞洲頂尖創業比賽）、Future Engine（人工智能盡職調查）、動物慈善平台，以及位於泰國、利用專有農田推動農業創新的農業科技加速器。他的顧問服務遍及亞洲、美國、歐洲、日本和以色列，賦能全球巨頭並促進跨市場合作。
作為備受信賴的思想領袖，他為Enquire.ai、Uzabase和GLG等頂尖諮詢平台提供顧問服務，並在國際投資論壇上備受追捧，分享有關風險資本、創新及市場動態的見解，特別是在亞洲和中國。他在區塊鏈、加密貨幣和比特幣領域的專業知識，為全球報告和媒體提供前瞻性分析。憑藉LinkedIn全明星地位及書籍作者身份，馬先生持續塑造全球創新與投資的未來。
欲了解更多資訊
媒體與採訪：https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
馬穎釗（Desmond Marshall）是Rouge International及Rouge Ventures（rougevc.com）的董事總經理，領導一家專注於風險資本融資、策略性業務轉型、人工智能創新及農業技術加速的頂尖風險資本與顧問公司。憑藉超過28年的全球經驗，他為初創企業、上市公司及財富500強企業（如滙豐、路易威登、摩根大通、微軟，以及摩納哥和中國的政府機構）推動卓越運營和可持續增長。
馬先生的策略眼光和廣泛人脈網絡促進了多項變革性事業，包括Rouge Ventures、Pitch Perfect（亞洲頂尖創業比賽）、Future Engine（人工智能盡職調查）、動物慈善平台，以及位於泰國、利用專有農田推動農業創新的農業科技加速器。他的顧問服務遍及亞洲、美國、歐洲、日本和以色列，賦能全球巨頭並促進跨市場合作。
作為備受信賴的思想領袖，他為Enquire.ai、Uzabase和GLG等頂尖諮詢平台提供顧問服務，並在國際投資論壇上備受追捧，分享有關風險資本、創新及市場動態的見解，特別是在亞洲和中國。他在區塊鏈、加密貨幣和比特幣領域的專業知識，為全球報告和媒體提供前瞻性分析。憑藉LinkedIn全明星地位及書籍作者身份，馬先生持續塑造全球創新與投資的未來。
欲了解更多資訊
媒體與採訪：https://www.desmondmarshall.com/publicity
LinkedIn：https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondmarshall
Summary
- MD of Rouge International (rougevc.com) & Rouge Ventures
- MD of FUTURE engine (www.future-engine.net): the #1 AI deep intelligence on sustainability innovations
- Seasoned Strategic Business & Innovation Advisory expert, 200+ Listcos to startups
- Global Top 10 Blockchain Expert in Asia (Nominated by Cryptocoin News)
- Popular Top Media Spokesperson on Innovation and investments in Asia and China
- Linkedin Influencer
- Innovation Venture Capital Investor - Sustainability Tech, AI, Machine Learning, fintech, Blockchain, new retail, etc
Professional Titles
- 2008 - Current - MD, Rouge International (rougevc.com)
- Current - MD, FUTURE Engine (www.future-engine.net)
- 2018 - Managing Director, APAC, The Floor (thefloorhub.com)
- 2008 - Managing Director, Sogua Online Entertainment China
- 2006 - Asia Pacific General Manager, Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP)
- 2003 - Asia Pacific Director, Young & Rubicam Wunderman (NASDAQ: YNR)
- 2000 - Asia Pacific Sales & Marketing Manager, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)
- 1995 - Regional Greater China Sales & Marketing Manager, IBM (NYSE: IBM)
External Associations
- Honorary adviser and professor for Shenzhen Cultural Assets and Equities Exchange
- Global Top 10 Blockchain Expert (nominated by Crytpocoin News)
- Member of global Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (https://entethalliance.org)
- Chairman of Institute of China Customer Motivation
- Honorary Associate Dean for Qianhai Zhijing Houde Business School
- Board member for City University of Hong Kong MBA Alumni Association
- Adviser to HKSAR Government, Trade and Industry Department
- Executive Trainer, Federation of Hong Kong Industries
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