E076: Marcus Glover: Lockstep Ventures
Marcus Glover is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Lockstep Ventures, a venture capital firm that seeks to address issues that perpetuate racial inequality in the U.S.
Marcus has a mission to reimagine equity for Black America and is dedicated to investing and advising Black and women-led companies that are often overlooked, underfunded and underserved. As a leader of Lockstep Ventures, he has turned his passion into meaningful change while also inspiring and empowering a systematic shift in tandem with delivering investor returns.
In addition to his work with Lockstep Ventures, Marcus serves on the National Board of Directors of Defy Ventures, which advocates for criminal justice reform and lowering recidivism by building on incarcerated men and women's natural talents through entrepreneurship business ownership. Marcus also serves on the Time@100 Advisory Board.
00:00 Introduction
00:47 What inspired you to become a VC?
05:06 What is your investment thesis? What is the motivation for your thesis?
10:49 What are you currently reading or learning or listening to these days?
15:07 In 2 years, how do you see venture capital evolved or changed?
18:27 How do people contact you?
19:09 Thank you
Featured Guest Bio:
Marcus Glover is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Lockstep Ventures, a venture capital firm that seeks to address issues that perpetuate racial inequality in the U.S.
Marcus has a mission to reimagine equity for Black America and is dedicated to investing and advising Black and women-led companies that are often overlooked, underfunded and underserved. As a leader of Lockstep Ventures, he has turned his passion into meaningful change while also inspiring and empowering a systematic shift in tandem with delivering investor returns.
In addition to his work with Lockstep Ventures, Marcus serves on the National Board of Directors of Defy Ventures, which advocates for criminal justice reform and lowering recidivism by building on incarcerated men and women's natural talents through entrepreneurship business ownership. Marcus also serves on the Time@100 Advisory Board.
Fund Information:
Lockstep Ventures was conceived with the goal of reimagining equity and impacting racial disparities. Our purpose is to work to inspire and empower systemic change in tandem with delivering robust investor returns.
Fund Site:
https://www.lockstepventures.com/
Fund Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockstep-ventures/
Guest Contact:
https://www.marcusglover.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusglo/
📢 Attention entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! I just had an amazing podcast episode with Marcus Glover of Lockstep Ventures on the Female VC Lab Podcast. Here are the highlights:
🔥 Marcus shared performance-enhancing techniques from the book "Atomic Habits" that can transform your success mindset.
🏠 Discover the power of mentally separating different areas in your house for specific purposes and watch your productivity soar!
🎶 Marcus is a music lover, especially rap and jazz. He believes in the importance of listening and celebrates artists like Sunra.
🎵🎥 We discussed the fascinating movie "Air" about Nike's creation of the Jordan shoe. It's all about business, marketing, and taking risks!
🎞️ Keep an eye out for "Oppenheimer," an upcoming movie by Chris Nolan that Marcus is excited to watch.
💡Venture capital is evolving! Marcus believes it needs to find its soul beyond just seeking returns. It's about advocating for what we believe in and shaping the future we want.
💼 As a "builder first VC," Marcus has successfully built companies in sports and entertainment. With no finance background, their journey is an inspiring reminder to follow your passion and invest in your dreams.
🚀 Join the conversation and learn the secrets to seizing opportunities, exploiting market gaps, and making impactful investments!
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