What check size does Marianne Bulger write?

Marianne Bulger typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.

Where did Marianne Bulger go to school?

Marianne Bulger studied at University of York (Master of Applied Human Rights, Human Rights and Transitional Justice); Stanford University (Course, People Analytics: Adding Data to the Art of Understanding People at Work); Cornell University (Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion).

Marianne Bulger

Former Partner at Drive Capital

Toronto, Ontario

Writes $10M – $30M checks · typically $15M

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About

Marianne Bulger is a Partner at True Search, providing executive search services to venture and private equity-backed companies. Her background spans founding and operating roles, venture capital, and talent development across the Canadian technology ecosystem, including building a startup job board acquired by Communitech and launching talent initiatives during the early COVID-19 pandemic. She has also co-founded technology community groups and served in advisory capacities for venture firms.

Experience

True SearchPartnercurrent2023 — present
Simple VenturesTalent Advisorcurrent2024 — present
The People People GroupAdvisorcurrent2019 — present
Aalo AtomicsInvestorcurrent2023 — present
GrowclassMentor2022 — 2025
The Help ListCo-Founder2020 — 2024
VC Platform Global CommunityBoard Member2017 — 2023
Drive CapitalPartner2020 — 2022Canada
Prospect (acquired by Communitech)Founder & CEO2018 — 2021Canada
LaneInvestor (acquired by VTS)2020 — 2021
Golden VenturesHead of People & Platform2017 — 2019Toronto, Canada Area
The Human Diagnosis ProjectCommunity Lead (Consultant)2017San Francisco Bay Area
DAYBREAKERToronto Producer2016 — 2017Toronto, Canada Area
TechTorontoCo-Founder2014 — 2016Toronto, Canada Area
Sensibill Inc.Community Manager (Consultant)2015 — 2016Toronto, Canada Area
DMZ at Ryerson UniversityMarketing & Communications Manager2013 — 2016Toronto, Canada Area
Right To PlayResearch & Partnerships Coordinator2012 — 2013Toronto, Canada Area
Right To PlayPLAY Program Research Intern2012Toronto, Canada
Documentation Centre of CambodiaField Research & Victim Testimony Translation2011Cambodia
The Leacock FoundationFundraising Coordinator2008 — 2009

Skills & more

Team LeadershipManagementRelationship BuildingStrategic PlanningPublic Speaking18Leadership12Team Building1Strategic Hiring1Venture CapitalExecutive SearchExecutive CoachingTalent Management

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Hiring PracticesNetwork IntelligenceProduct DevelopmentPublic RelationsSocial ImpactRecruitingStatistical Data AnalysisGlobal Talent AcquisitionData AnalysisStrategic PartnershipsOperations ManagementEarly-stage Startups

Languages English · French

French Language, 1.2 to 2.1 — Alliance Française de Toronto
Security Training for Aid Workers in the Field — Humber College
Participatory Techniques for Monitoring and Evaluation — Humber College
Introduction to Web Development — BrainStation

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Andy Jenks

General Partner at Drive Capital

Annie Lapides

Partner at Drive Capital

Chris Olsen

Partner at Drive Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marianne Bulger?: Marianne Bulger is a Partner at True Search, providing executive search services to venture and private equity-backed companies. Her background spans founding and operating roles, venture capital, and talent development across the Canadian technology ecosystem, including building a startup job board acquired by Communitech and launching talent initiatives during the early COVID-19 pandemic. She has also co-founded technology community groups and served in advisory capacities for venture firms.
What check size does Marianne Bulger write?: Marianne Bulger typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.
Where did Marianne Bulger go to school?: Marianne Bulger studied at University of York (Master of Applied Human Rights, Human Rights and Transitional Justice); Stanford University (Course, People Analytics: Adding Data to the Art of Understanding People at Work); Cornell University (Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion).