Maasai Van Buren and Marc Thomas, the Marcai founders

About Marcai

A consultancy built like a studio.

Four disciplines. One team. Built for organizations that need ideas turned into actual work.

(01) The story of Marcai

Two founders. Different strengths. One firm.


Growth happens when strategy and execution stay connected.

Marcai was built around a simple belief: strategy works better when the people recommending the solution can help build it too.

Two complementary skill sets became one firm built around connected problems: brand decisions affect websites, websites depend on good systems, operations shape the customer experience, and AI only works when it fits the business.

We bring those pieces together so clients move from idea to execution without starting over with a new team.

Different strengths. One firm.

(02) The team

Meet the partners.

Small team. Direct access. No layers between you and the people doing the work.

Marc Thomas, Managing Partner of Growth and Client Strategy

Marc Thomas

Managing Partner • Growth & Client Strategy

Marc leads client relationships, business development, and growth strategy, keeping every engagement tied to the bigger business objective.

Maasai Van Buren, Managing Partner of Digital, Operations and Delivery

Maasai Van Buren

Managing Partner • Digital, Operations & Delivery

Maasai leads digital projects, internal systems, and delivery: turning ideas into working websites, workflows, and tools, from kickoff through launch.

Christian Morrison, Senior Partner of Finance and Business Operations

Christian Morrison

Senior Partner • Finance & Business Operations

Christian supports Marcai's financial oversight and business operations, helping bring structure to the systems behind the firm.

(03) How we think

The Marcai philosophy.

Think Human

People use the systems we build. If something requires constant explanation, it isn't finished.

Build Smart

Simple solutions usually outperform complicated ones. We build tools and processes teams can actually maintain.

Grow Simply

Growth gets harder when the business gets unnecessarily complicated. We look for the clearest path forward first.

(04) The process

How we work together.

  1. 01

    Kickoff

    We start with discovery, priorities, and a clear roadmap.

  2. 02

    Throughout the project

    Regular updates, clear next steps, and visibility into what's moving.

  3. 03

    Before major decisions

    We review the important choices together before implementation.

  4. 04

    After launch

    We stay involved long enough to make sure the work actually works in the real world.

What we believe

We think a consultancy should leave a business stronger than it found it, not more dependent on us.

(05) In the community

Rooted in the community.

Marcai was built in the communities where we live and work, and being part of a business community means participating in it. We support local organizations, stay involved with regional business groups, and look for ways to contribute beyond client work.

Organizations we support
Orlando Health Foundation
BaseCamp Children's Nonprofit
Business community memberships
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce
Selected client work
West Palm Beach Center for Arts & Technology
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Member Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce member
Marcai team and partners at a purpose-over-profit community charity event.
Two Marcai partners in branded apparel shaking hands.
Marcai team with community members at a SunRail station gathering.
Marcai member holding the Seminole County Chamber Florida Chamber of the Year award.
Marcai networking with members at a Seminole Chamber waterfront event.
(06) What we're building

Building beyond the next project.

Marcai Consulting is the foundation of a broader vision: a company known for good work, useful businesses, and ideas that last.

For now the focus is simple: excellent work, lasting client relationships, and stronger systems behind Marcai itself.

(07) Let's build

Have something you want to improve?

Bring us the problem. We'll help you figure out what comes next.

The first conversation is free. We reply within one business day.