Nathan Prescott

Areas of Specialization:

• Early stage growth
• Venture validation
• Marketing automation
• SEO / PPC / Growth Hacking

Nathan combines his entrepreneurial spirit with a deep understanding of digital marketing and investment to support the diverse needs of our DMZ portfolio companies. His expertise spans from foundational tasks such as validating new product concepts and creating scalable marketing strategies, to advanced challenges like developing growth-hacking techniques and enhancing revenue growth. Nathan thrives on helping startups navigate both the early stages of business development and the complexities of scaling marketing operations. As a founder, he successfully built an enterprise SEO agency, growing its team to 30 before making a strategic exit. His recent role as Head of Growth at Highline Beta saw him contributing to the launch and growth of 4-5 new companies annually, while also providing growth advisory services to a portfolio of 20 ventures.

Before that, Nathan played a key role in the growth and international expansion of Knowledgehook, a Canadian edtech startup. Beyond his direct marketing and growth roles, Nathan has also established a micro PE fund, successfully executing multiple deals across various sectors including SaaS, affiliate marketing, e-commerce, and advertising. This experience underscores his ability to identify and leverage opportunities for growth across a broad spectrum of industries. Nathan’s combination of hands-on startup experience, marketing expertise, and a strategic investment approach positions him as a key resource for startups aiming to scale effectively.