Marc Billings is a visionary entrepreneur and technology innovator whose career has been defined by leadership in pioneering digital platforms and driving transformative business models. With a strong focus on leveraging technology to disrupt traditional industries, Billings has founded and led several successful ventures that span cloud computing, digital art, startup incubation, and the sharing economy.
Companies Founded
Mission: Enable art in digital format to be shared globally.
As the founder and CEO of Blackdove, Marc Billings is redefining the way digital art is experienced, distributed, and collected. Blackdove combines a sophisticated technology platform with high-quality digital canvases, enabling seamless display and management of digital art in homes, galleries, and businesses. Billings’ leadership at Blackdove underscores his passion for bridging art and technology, using innovation to expand the digital art market globally.
Mission: Increase value of boat ownership and decrease cost of access to quality rentals.
As the founder and board member of Boatsetter.com, Billings contributed to revolutionizing the sharing economy by launching a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace. Boatsetter bridges the gap between boat owners and renters, democratizing access to boating experiences and reshaping how people engage with the maritime industry.
Incubate Miami
Mission: Open the discussion for building technology in Miami.
Demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation, Billings co-founded Incubate Miami, a startup accelerator designed to nurture early-stage technology companies. By providing mentorship, resources, and funding, the program helped entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful ventures, solidifying Miami’s position as a hub for tech innovation.
Mission: Improve access to technology infrastructure for small businesses.
As the co-founder and board member of Itopia, Billings advanced the field of cloud computing by creating a platform that simplifies the delivery and management of virtual desktops and applications. Itopia has been instrumental in helping businesses streamline their IT operations, highlighting Billings’ ability to anticipate market trends and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Digiport
Mission: Learn how to build technology companies.
Marc Billings founded Digiport, one of the earliest cloud computing companies, positioning it as a leader in managed hosting services before the broader adoption of cloud-based technologies. Under his leadership, Digiport provided innovative IT solutions for businesses, emphasizing scalability and reliability in an era when digital transformation was still in its infancy.
