Marlon Evans is CEO of Nex Cubed, an innovation investor that infuses capital to accelerate and scale frontier tech companies.
With the recent launch of a $40M fund targeting HBCUs, we discuss the impact that college football at Stanford and being a Girl Dad has had on Marlon's leadership style and penchant for identifying superstar founders and LPs.
-One chance encounter generated a benefactor turned mentor who set Marlon on his VC journey.
-As a former college football play, Marlon learned how to tackle adversity both on and off the field, while supporting his family.
-If you are an emerging manager or founder looking to tap into a second wind, this may be the most important interview you hear this week.
Why Interview Marlon Evans?
What Will I Learn From This Episode?
As a founder or emerging fund manager, you'll learn how to balance high standards with a humanized approach.
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See you inside…
Questions Answered Inside:
1. Who is Marlon Evans?
2. Which NFL great had the most impact on your VC journey?
3. What's different about Nex Cubed?