Multi-hyphenate business executive and strategic advisor across sports, music, media, technology, and venture capital.
Markus Stevenson is a next-generation business leader who built his career as a fast-rising operator alongside C-suite executives at some of the world’s most influential Fortune 500 technology companies.
Before entering the boardroom, Stevenson competed at elite prep schools and the NCAA level in basketball. Today, he brings his corporate acumen and cultural fluency to serve as a trusted right hand to high-profile athletes, entertainers, executives, and industry-leading brands.
Society & Co.Co-Founder & PresidentCo-Founder and President of Society & Co., a modern holding firm overseeing the performing careers and business interests of high-profile athletes and entertainers across endorsements, business ventures, media and music, intellectual property, lifestyle management, and long-term ownership.
The company was built to provide the business infrastructure behind modern talent, combining career management with the strategy, execution, relationships, and ownership opportunities required to build enduring enterprises beyond the field, stage, or screen.
ServiceNowOffice of the Americas President & COOHandpicked to join the Office of the Americas President and COO of ServiceNow, a Fortune 500 enterprise software company generating more than $10B in annual revenue.
In this role, Markus oversaw the management of the President’s C-suite relationships with Fortune 500 customers and strategic partners across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
SAPOffice of the Chief Revenue Officer / Office of the Americas COO / SAP.iOSAP is the largest software company in Europe and an enterprise technology leader generating more than $33B in annual revenue.
During his time there, Markus was a fast riser and selected for multiple high-level roles within the Office of the Chief Revenue Officer and Office of the Americas COO, along with SAP’s global startup ecosystem through SAP.iO.
BAG VenturesGTM / Portfolio SuccessSelected to join the Portfolio Success team at BAG Ventures, a Google and CapitalG-backed venture capital firm investing in founders building next-generation AI companies.
Markus worked alongside portfolio companies across go-to-market strategy, enterprise connectivity, and the operating resources required to help emerging technology companies scale.
BAG CollectiveOffice of the Executive DirectorWorked within the Office of the Executive Director of BAG Collective, a global angel-investing community bringing together hundreds of elite technology operators, executives, and investors.
The organization uses the intellectual, social, and financial capital of its network to invest in and support emerging technology companies from seed through Series A.
DREAM FoundationAdvisory Board MemberServes as an Advisory Board Member for the DREAM Foundation, an organization focused on creating access, mentorship, and professional opportunities for HBCU students pursuing careers across the sports industry.
Through the organization, Markus has worked with leaders across sports and entertainment to expose emerging talent to the relationships, experiences, and resources required to build careers within the business of sports.
Black AmbitionStartup AdvisorSelected to serve as a Startup Advisor supporting founders through Black Ambition, the entrepreneurship initiative founded by Pharrell Williams to expand access to capital, mentorship, and resources for entrepreneurs historically underrepresented within traditional investment ecosystems.
In the role, Markus advised emerging founders as they developed and positioned their businesses for growth.
HBCU Founders InitiativeStartup AdvisorServed as a Startup Advisor within the entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding Nex Cubed and the HBCU Founders Initiative, supporting emerging founders building technology-enabled businesses.
The initiative provides HBCU students and alumni with access to entrepreneurial curriculum, mentorship, technical resources, investor exposure, and capital while building a stronger pipeline of HBCU-founded companies.
Georgia-raised country-blues artist and songwriter building a rapidly growing audience around a sound rooted in Southern storytelling, blues, soul, and country. His developing body of work includes records such as “Blood Moon Rising” and “Georgia Raised,” positioning him as a next-generation artist expanding the boundaries of modern country music.
NBA point guard and entrepreneur who has established himself across the professional basketball landscape following a standout collegiate career. Dennis earned NBA G League All-Rookie Team honors in 2025 and All-NBA G League Third Team honors in 2026, establishing himself as one of the league’s rising guards.
2026 WNBA Draft pick and former standout collegiate guard whose basketball career included stops at TCU, USC, and Oregon. Beyond basketball, Bigby has worked with brands including Gatorade, Orangetheory Fitness, BODYBAR, EECU, and others across sports, lifestyle, fitness, and culture.
#1-ranked heavyweight boxer in the USA and 26-time national champion who has emerged as a generational fighting prospect. His growing profile includes collaborations with Warner Bros. Discovery, Upper Deck, and others as he continues building toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Professional track athlete, four-time NCAA All-American at the University of Oregon, and creator who has established herself across elite athletics, fitness, lifestyle, and wellness. Her work includes partnerships with brands such as HelloFresh, ISSA, FitKing, Oner Active, and others, extending her platform well beyond competition.
Atlanta hip-hop recording artist known for his breakout record “No Biggie 2,” which has generated more than 18 million views on YouTube. His body of work also includes collaborations with artists including Young Nudy, Project Pat, Lil Poppa, and others, alongside recognition from XXL and Pandora.
R&B and hip-hop artist, songwriter, and producer whose career includes a BET Her nomination and creative work connected to artists including Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., and others. Her combination of artistry, songwriting, production, and performance gives her a multidimensional position within contemporary music.
Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer whose body of work includes multi-platinum records such as “Back in Blood” by Pooh Shiesty and Lil Durk and “EVERY CHANCE I GET” by DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk. His credits extend across artists including Nas, Katy Perry, King Von, Tee Grizzley, Moneybagg Yo, and others, giving him a track record across major releases throughout contemporary music.
Billboard-charting recording artist who has established his own identity through introspective songwriting, hip-hop, and a body of work built around substance and storytelling. The son of hip-hop legend T.I., his career represents the next generation of Atlanta music while establishing an identity distinctly his own.
Model, dancer, and digital creator who has built a cross-platform audience through fashion, movement, lifestyle content, and live performance. Her work covers modeling, runway appearances, dance, social media, and brand partnerships, positioning her as a multi-platform creator operating across fashion and entertainment.
After an exceptional start to his enterprise technology career, Markus was selected as the youngest participant in the prestigious UC Berkeley Haas Executive Leadership Program’s Spring 2025 cohort.
The program brought together 50 executives from 22 countries, giving Markus the opportunity to further develop his executive leadership skills and exchange perspectives with leaders across industries and global markets.
After establishing himself as a high-impact figure in business and the HBCU ecosystem, Markus was selected as a 2026 Lincoln University 40 Under 40 honoree. The honor celebrates alumni who have demonstrated professional excellence while creating meaningful change in their communities.
The recognition reflects Markus’s career achievements across business, technology, sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, along with his continued impact across the HBCU ecosystem.
During his time at SAP, Markus was selected for McKinsey & Company’s Black Leadership Academy, an executive development program for high-performing Black leaders across major organizations.
The selection added another layer to his executive development while he was building his career inside one of the world’s largest enterprise software companies.
Select organizations where Markus has shared perspective on topics such as leadership, business, sports, technology, entrepreneurship, and career development.
