August 14, 2025 • 58 mins
🏀From Hoops to High Stakes: Markus Stevenson’s Journey from HBCU Star to VC Visionary 💼🚀
In this powerful episode of Black in Sports, we sit down with Markus Stevenson — a proud Lincoln University (HBCU) grad, former standout basketball player, and now a thriving investor, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Founder/President of Society and Co. Markus’s story is one of relentless drive, resilience, and purpose.
Growing up in Voorhees, NJ, Markus learned early on that the road to success isn’t always straight — especially when it’s interrupted by life-changing sports injuries. What could have been the end of his athletic dreams became the spark for a new vision. From dominating on the court to navigating the competitive world of venture capital, Markus now uses his platform to create opportunities for others.
Off the court and outside the boardroom, his impact runs deep. Markus serves on the boards of Black Sports Professionals and the Position Sports Dream Foundation, pushing for representation, access, and empowerment for the next generation of leaders.
We dive into:
🏀The mental & physical grind of overcoming career-halting sports injuries
🏀Lessons from playing at an HBCU and how it shaped his business mindset
🏀Building Society and Co. into a force in entrepreneurship and culture
🏀Why giving back through nonprofit work is as important as closing big deals
🏀The future of diversity in venture capital and sports business
💼 Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or dreamer in the hustle, Markus’s journey will inspire you to turn adversity into advantage and passion into purpose
🎯 Why Tune In?
This isn’t just a sports podcast—it’s a powerful narrative of HBCU pride, academic excellence, and athletic ambition. Whether you're a budding athlete, a fan of college hoops, or inspired by stories of perseverance, Markus's journey will resonate deep. Expect raw honesty, motivation, and unstoppable passion.
Tune in now on Apple 🎧 • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube
Follow us on social @BlackInSportsPodcast for episode highlights, behind-the-scenes, and to share your thoughts!
For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |
YouTube - @blackinsports |
Instagram - @blackinsports |
Twitter - @blackinsports |
TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksinsports |
Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |
Thank you & we appreciate you!Â
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In this powerful episode of Black in Sports, we sit down with Markus Stevenson — a proud Lincoln University (HBCU) grad, former standout basketball player, and now a thriving investor, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Founder/President of Society and Co. Markus’s story is one of relentless drive, resilience, and purpose.
Growing up in Voorhees, NJ, Markus learned early on that the road to success isn’t always straight — especially when it’s interrupted by life-changing sports injuries. What could have been the end of his athletic dreams became the spark for a new vision. From dominating on the court to navigating the competitive world of venture capital, Markus now uses his platform to create opportunities for others.
Off the court and outside the boardroom, his impact runs deep. Markus serves on the boards of Black Sports Professionals and the Position Sports Dream Foundation, pushing for representation, access, and empowerment for the next generation of leaders.
We dive into:
🏀The mental & physical grind of overcoming career-halting sports injuries
🏀Lessons from playing at an HBCU and how it shaped his business mindset
🏀Building Society and Co. into a force in entrepreneurship and culture
🏀Why giving back through nonprofit work is as important as closing big deals
🏀The future of diversity in venture capital and sports business
💼 Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or dreamer in the hustle, Markus’s journey will inspire you to turn adversity into advantage and passion into purpose
🎯 Why Tune In?
This isn’t just a sports podcast—it’s a powerful narrative of HBCU pride, academic excellence, and athletic ambition. Whether you're a budding athlete, a fan of college hoops, or inspired by stories of perseverance, Markus's journey will resonate deep. Expect raw honesty, motivation, and unstoppable passion.
Tune in now on Apple 🎧 • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube
Follow us on social @BlackInSportsPodcast for episode highlights, behind-the-scenes, and to share your thoughts!
For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:
linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |
YouTube - @blackinsports |
Instagram - @blackinsports |
Twitter - @blackinsports |
TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksinsports |
Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |
Thank you & we appreciate you!Â
#TwoTimeAwardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner #bestsportsbusineespodcast #sportspodcastawards #fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz #BlackPlayersForChange #nfl #nba #wnba #ncaa #nil #collegefootball #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCU #blackpodcastmatter #raiders #vegasgoldenknights #lvaces #athletics #blackmen #blackeffect #bestdamnsportshow #media #mediadeals #EJcutliff #myleshayes #mediamoney #workinsports #perfectseason  #ticketsales #seasonsix #season6 #weback  #ProtectYourPeace #StayLockedIn #ControlTheNarrative #jalenwilliams #HBCUPride #MarkusStevenson #HBCU #LincolnUniversity #SocietyAndCo #VentureCapital #BlackExcellence #AthleteToEntrepreneur #SportsBusiness #OvercomingAdversity #BlackSportsProfessionals #PositionSportsDreamFoundation #BasketballLife #VoorheesNJ #EntrepreneurMindset #SAP #positionsports #DREAMFoundation #Bsp #voorheesnjÂ
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