Nate Marcus

Founder and CEO of OccasionGenius

Nate Marcus is the Founder and CEO of OccasionGenius, a company based in Richmond, Virginia, that specializes in event discovery technology. He has a background as a serial entrepreneur and has received multiple awards for his innovative contributions to the tech industry, including recognition as one of the Top 10 Innovative Big Data Companies in 2019 and Best Richmond Tech Startups in 2018/2019.1 4

OccasionGenius, founded in 2017, aggregates events from various sources, allowing users to discover local happenings tailored to their interests through a unique technology suite. The company has partnered with significant players in the travel and hospitality sectors, such as KAYAK and Hilton, and has secured $3.1 million in Series Seed funding.1 5 6

Before launching OccasionGenius, Marcus founded PartyRVA, a private event marketplace, which he later sold. His entrepreneurial journey reflects a strong commitment to connecting people with meaningful experiences.2 3 He is a graduate of Middlebury College and has lived in Richmond for over a decade.4

Highlights

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Experience

Founder and CEO at OccasionGenius (January 2017 - Present)

Co-Founder and President at Verdata (August 2020 - April 2022), Founder and CEO at PartyRVA (January 2014 - January 2017)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Middlebury College (2000 - 2004), Chef's Certificate from Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts (2011 - 2012), Participant in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at Lighthouse Labs RVA Accelerator (2015)