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Mike Steadman

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Venture Partner at Context Ventures

New Jersey

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About

Mike Steadman is a Marine Corps veteran and 2010 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who works as a business coach for military veteran founders and other "underdogs and misfits." He describes reading over 500 business books and spending more than $100,000 on coaching, then channeling that into one-on-one and group coaching packages focused on clarity, focus, and executive discipline. He co-authored "Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, and Step Into Your Greatness" with Alana Abernethy. He also founded IRONBOUND Boxing, a veteran-run New Jersey gym that mentors city youth, and has been featured in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and Fox News.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDefense TechFintechImpact & Social Good

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded IRONBOUND Boxing, a veteran-run New Jersey gym that helps city youth.
Education
Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2010.
Awards
Co-authored the book 'Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, and Step Into Your Greatness' with Alana Abernethy.
Hobbies
Is a boxing champion and coach.
More
Served as a Marine Corps veteran.

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Experience

  1. OP4Category Whisperercurrent2024 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. VetraFiAdvisorcurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  3. Thrival EnergyAdvisorcurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  4. Hoover Institution, Stanford UniversityPodcast Hostcurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  5. Hoover Institution, Stanford UniversityHoover Veteran Fellow, Inaugural Classcurrent2021 — presentNewark, New Jersey, United States
  6. The SlapEditor in Chiefcurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  7. Dope Coffee CompanyAdvisor & Brand Strategistcurrent2019 — presentGreater Atlanta Area
  8. GI Go FundEntrepreneur In Residencecurrent2019 — presentUnited States
  9. Context VCVenture Partner2025 — 2026
  10. IRONBOUND BoxingWartime CEO2016 — 2025Newark, NJ
  11. Bunker LabsHost of "The Transition" Podcast2020 — 2024Newark, New Jersey, United States
  12. Iona UniversityBusiness Advisor2023 — 2024New Rochelle, New York, United States
  13. IRONBOUND MediaChief MisFit2020 — 2024Newark, New Jersey, United States
  14. Creator InstituteAuthor of "Black Veteran Entrepreneur " (Available on Amazon)2021 — 2022Newark, New Jersey, United States
  15. Gifted Sounds NetworkHost of "Confessions of A Native Son"2020 — 2022Newark, New Jersey, United States
  16. WeWorkConsultant2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  17. Bunker Labs New York CityCity Leader2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  18. St. Benedict's Prep SchoolLeahy House Director/Head Boxing Coach2015 — 2018Newark, NJ
  19. Fighting Mojo LLCFounder and CEO2012 — 2015
  20. Weapons Company, 1st Battalion 8th MarinesCombined Anti-Armor Team Platoon Commander2014 — 2015Camp Lejeune, NC
  21. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 8th Marines3d Platoon Commander2013 — 2014Camp Lejeune, NC
  22. USA Boxing, Inc.Boxing Coach2012 — 2014
  23. Marine Corps SportsAll Marine Boxing Team2012 — 2013
  24. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 8th Marines3d Platoon Commander2011 — 2012Camp Lejeune, NC

Skills & more

Endurance17Leadership83Early Stage Investment1Start-up Ventures1Marketing5Branding7Business Coaching4Business Strategy3Physical Security15Entrepreneurship37Sports Coaching15Coaching20
+12 moreHand to Hand CombatSelf DefenseCombatSecurity ClearanceFitnessBoxingWeight TrainingLeadership DevelopmentAfghanistanSportsNavyMilitary Experience

Languages English

  • Prof G Certified Brand Strategist — Section

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Podcasts & interviews

featuring Mike Steadman

Trailer: Boxing Champ at Naval Academy Opens Boxing Academy in Newark

Veteran's Playbook

IRONBOUND Boxing: Fox News Interview 2019

IronboundBoxing

Colleagues at Context Ventures

Beau Higgins
VP (OPlign), Senior Client Partner (The Military Veteran) at Context Ventures
Ben Faw
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Context Ventures
Carina Cho
Associate at Context Ventures
Helen King
Chief of Staff at Context Ventures
LeSean Brown
Associate at Context Ventures
Tim Hsia
Founder at Context Ventures
Warren Cheng
Venture Partner at Context Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Steadman?
Mike Steadman is a Marine Corps veteran and 2010 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who works as a business coach for military veteran founders and other "underdogs and misfits." He describes reading over 500 business books and spending more than $100,000 on coaching, then channeling that into one-on-one and group coaching packages focused on clarity, focus, and executive discipline. He co-authored "Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, and Step Into Your Greatness" with Alana Abernethy. He also founded IRONBOUND Boxing, a veteran-run New Jersey gym that mentors city youth, and has been featured in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and Fox News.
Where does Mike Steadman work?
Mike Steadman is Venture Partner at Context Ventures.
What does Mike Steadman invest in?
Mike Steadman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Defense Tech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.
Where did Mike Steadman go to school?
Mike Steadman studied at United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), The Sweet Science); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Stanford Ignite, Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2017); Rutgers Graduate School - Newark (M.A. in American Studies, Public/Applied History).
What awards has Mike Steadman received?
Co-authored the book 'Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, and Step Into Your Greatness' with Alana Abernethy.
What podcasts and interviews feature Mike Steadman?
Tracked appearances include "Trailer: Boxing Champ at Naval Academy Opens Boxing Academy in Newark", "IRONBOUND Boxing: Fox News Interview 2019".

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