Marty Collins

Marty Collins currently serves as the Head of Portfolio Development at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, focusing on early-stage investments and strategic partnerships. Additionally, Marty acts as an advisor to several startups through the University of Washington's Jones + Foster Accelerator and has held notable positions, including VP of E-Commerce and Digital Marketing at Winebow, where innovative digital growth strategies were implemented. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Director at Zillow, leading business initiatives, and founding Dezignable, an online design marketplace. Marty's extensive career at Microsoft included roles in product marketing and emerging media strategy, alongside contributions to children's literacy through leadership at Page Ahead. Academic qualifications include a BA from the University of Washington and an MBA from Seattle University.