Meet the Minds Behind xylovantaris
Our team combines decades of entrepreneurial experience with a genuine passion for teaching others how to build sustainable businesses
Marcus Chen
Marcus started xylovantaris in 2019 after spending fifteen years building and selling three different businesses. His last venture, a sustainable packaging company, was acquired by a multinational corporation in 2018. What drives him isn't the success stories, but the failures—he's made every mistake you can imagine, and that hard-won experience forms the backbone of our curriculum.
David Rodriguez
Before joining xylovantaris in 2021, David spent eight years as a management consultant helping small businesses restructure during difficult periods. He has an unusual background—he actually started as an accountant, which gives him a unique perspective on the financial realities of entrepreneurship. David believes in teaching the unglamorous but essential skills that keep businesses afloat.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We don't believe in overnight success stories or magic formulas. Real entrepreneurship is messy, unpredictable, and requires learning from both wins and losses. Our approach focuses on building practical skills and realistic expectations—because the most valuable lessons often come from understanding what doesn't work.
Honest Expectations
We share the real timeline and challenges of building a business, not fairy tales about instant success.
Practical Learning
Every lesson connects directly to actionable skills you can apply immediately in real business situations.
Community Focus
Learning happens best in groups where people can share experiences and learn from each other's mistakes.
Why We Started xylovantaris
Too many entrepreneurship programs promise quick riches or overnight transformations. We started xylovantaris because we believe aspiring business owners deserve honest guidance based on real experience. Our goal is to prepare you for the actual journey of entrepreneurship—including the parts that aren't Instagram-worthy but are absolutely essential for long-term success.