About Marko
McKinsey-trained strategy consultant and VC investor with deep expertise in commercial due diligence, market analysis, and investment evaluation across Consumer, Fintech, and Longevity sectors, backed by hands-on deal execution for top funds and operators in Europe.
Serbian
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Fluent
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)
Experience
- Fifth Quarter VenturesChief Financial Officer & Investment PrincipalPRIVATE EQUITYAugust 2023 - Today (2 years and 10 months)Belgrade, Serbia5QV is the premier early-stage VC for startups in the Adriatic region• Successfully completed AIFM and Fund registration with local regulators, becoming the 1st private VC officially registered with KHOV (Serbian SEC equivalent) and onboarded relevant external partners (legal, audit, etc.)• Sourced and evaluated over 150 startups, leading to 13 investments• Board member or observer in three portfolio companies in the Longevity and Fintech sectors, actively supporting their strategic and operational growth post-investment• Organized and led targeted LP recruitment events across the CEE region, successfully driving engagement and resulting in 6 new investors joining the fund
- X&Head of ResearchPRIVATE EQUITYJanuary 2024 - August 2025 (1 year and 7 months)Los Angeles, United StatesX& is a platform specializing in turnkey venture funds and strategic investment solutions, primarily for high-net-worth individuals from entertainment, sports, and creative industries• Built end-to-end investment process and recruited and led a cross-functional investment team for 5 celebrity-led venture funds, establishing standardized sourcing, evaluation and diligence systems used across theplatform• Oversaw screening and analysis of 200+ companies annually, driving investment decisions across multipleverticals, including longevity, healthtech, consumer, and AI• Supported the design of AI-driven internal tools and decision-making systems to improve sourcing efficiency,diligence quality, and knowledge sharing across the platform
- HyperopticDirector of Business Planning and PerformanceTELECOMMUNICATIONSFebruary 2022 - August 2023 (1 year and 6 months)London, United KingdomHyperoptic is a KKR-owned, UK-based telecommunications company specialized in full-fibre broadband services• Led company-wide operational and financial planning, aligning key business units to drive predictable execution and long-term value creation• Established frameworks to enhance transparency, identify key performance drivers and mitigate risks, enabling executives to make well-informed, high-impact decisions for sustainable growth
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Education
- Master of BusinessIESE Business School2016MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (Concentration in Sports Nutrition)Universidad de Cadiz2013MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (Concentration in Sports Nutrition)