Darren J. Marino

Darren J. Marino is a seasoned finance and business development professional with extensive experience in private equity, real estate, corporate strategy, and advisory services. Currently serving as Partner & Managing Director at Pasaca Capital Inc. since January 2020, Darren is also the Chief Financial Officer and a founding partner of NextHome Alliance, which encompasses multiple boutique real estate offices in Eastern Pennsylvania. As an Adjunct Faculty Member at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, Darren focuses on experiential learning in entrepreneurship. Previous roles include CFO & EVP of Corporate Development at EnerBlu, Partner in Corporate Development at DayBlink Consulting, Founder & General Partner at EquiRise Partners, and various senior positions at Motorola Mobility, General Instrument Corp., and Sony Music Entertainment. Darren holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an undergraduate degree in Commerce & Engineering from Drexel University, complemented by executive programs at Harvard Business School and Northwestern University.