Desmond Marshall

30+ years experience in business transformation, innovation, staff consumer motivation. 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. desmondmarshall.com