Marlborough Street Partners Announces New Partner Gene Zylkuski

Boston, March 27, 2024 – Marlborough Street Partners, a leading advisory firm, is delighted to announce that Gene Zylkuski has joined the firm as Partner.

Gene is a technology and software executive intent on helping organizations through technology transformations and re-platforming. He has been the CEO of two technology companies – Optivio and QuickPivot.  Throughout his career he has focused on leading companies from initial funding through exit.  He led the transition of SmartSource’s products from a simple email platform to a complete marketing suite resulting in its acquisition by Extraprise.  He also led product and engineering at ServiceSoft which led to its $659M acquisition by Broadbase/Kana.

His more recent focus is helping over 30 companies transition their products and technologies to support broader markets and “future proof” their product offerings.  He is senior technical advisor for MK Capital, leading their pre- and post-investment technical due diligence processes.  He also serves as vCTO for BrainBox, and Back Bay Life Science Advisors.

“Gene provides broad executive leadership and in-depth technology experience to the Marlborough Street team. Knowing him as I do, I couldn’t be more delighted that he has chosen to join MSP.”

Managing Partner, Ken Marshal

From Due Diligence to Operational Excellence to Exit, Marlborough Street Partners supports businesses with the additional insights and expertise required to turn Inflection Points into Breakthroughs.

For more information about Marlborough Street Partners’ integrated services, please visit the company website at www.marlboroughst.com.

About Marlborough Street Partners:

Marlborough Street Partners is a team of senior operating executives that works with venture and PE firms on behalf of their portfolio companies, and directly with senior management teams. It supports companies in the face of key inflection points through a comprehensive suite of services, including: business assessment, due diligence, capital requirements, business alignment, go-to-market, customer success, product management, technology reengineering, interim management, and boards.

Press Contact: Ken Marshall, Managing Partner Marlborough Street Partners KEM@MarlboroughST.com