Marcus Gaughan

Founder and operator focused on growth operating systems: Marcus founded Minds On Fire to combine data-driven marketing, sales process design and automation (including practical AI/automation patterns) to help SMBs scale reliably. He positions growth as a system: lead → conversion → fulfillment → retention and emphasizes constrained, measurable agent patterns for AI-driven workflows. mindsonfire+2

Marketplace and manufacturing-network builder: As co-founder/CEO of CapacityM, Marcus built a network to match manufacturers' excess capacity with demand and led a pandemic pivot into PPE supply; local tech ecosystem programs highlighted CapacityM as a regional startup. wetech-alliance+1

Regional mentor and community-engaged entrepreneur: Marcus is active in the Waterloo region startup ecosystem — listed as a mentor in Laurier's StartUp Lab and appears in local business directories and community networks, reflecting engagement with students, founders, and local business groups. wlu+1

Hands-on estimator and trades experience in construction/renovation: In parallel with his founder/consulting work, Marcus has held estimating and outside-sales roles in the construction and supply space (painting, flooring, building supplies), indicating practical operations and field-sales experience that complement his product/market work with manufacturers and SMBs. linkedin+2