Michael Marlowe (Columbus, OH)

An experienced broker and business development expert, Michael Marlowe began his career in Columbus, OH, working as a certified financial manager for Merrill Lynch. During his tenure he was recognized for his success on a national sales level from several organizations including; Allstate Financial Corp, Nationwide Financial Services, Aim Financial Services, and Federated Investors.

In his first entrepreneurial venture, Michael Marlowe was the president and co-founder of the Columbus, OH-based firm Instant Workplace, which was one of the first Infrastructure As A Service (IAAS) companies in the state of Ohio. There he led business development, innovated new products and shared corporate decision-making responsibilities with the CEO.

Mr. Marlowe is now a managing partner for M.Marlowe Consulting, where he was commissioned by Columbus OH's City Council to create a research report called The Columbus OH Innovation District Assessment.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a BA in economics, in his spare time, he enjoys traveling and exploring organic cuisine.