Marshall Williams

Former Professional Football Player, Entrepreneur

Marshall Williams Jr, a trailblazer in sports and psychology. As a former Wake Forest student-athlete and NFL football player, Marshall has first-hand experience of the impact of competition on performance. Fueled by this insight, he founded Maverick Innovation with a mission to revolutionize the way athletes train and compete.

Marshall's diverse background in entrepreneurship, pharmaceutical & medical sales, business development, and IT, has equipped him with a dynamic skill set that he leverages to tackle complex problems. He brings a unique combination of the discipline of sports and the field of psychology to create an evolutionary training experience that is rooted in personal experience.

Marshall's high-level competitive spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence drive his passion for innovation. He's also a dedicated advocate for economic empowerment, believing that advancement can only happen with opportunities, not obstacles. As a member of the City of Durham's Workforce and Economic Development Board, he's poised to contribute to Durham's progress and help the city reach its full potential.

With a 97% learning agility self-assessment from Korn/Ferry viaEDGE and training in skills such as presentation power and relationship management, Marshall is well equipped to lead Maverick Innovation towards success. He has also received recognition such as a National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant for Augmented Reality Eyewear for Fitness and being included in the Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange 2021.

Marshall has been featured in the book "Game Changer: How Augmented Reality Will Transform the World of Sports." His passion for innovation and drive to unlock potential have earned him a place on the Training Industry Inc. 2019 Sales Training Companies Watch List. With his leadership and determination, he's set to leave a lasting impact in the world of sports and beyond.