Glenn Lurie
General Partner @ Stormbreaker Ventures
Atlanta, United States
Glenn Lurie is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications and wireless industries. He has held senior leadership roles as President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations, President and CEO of Synchronoss Technologies, and currently serves as General Partner at Stormbreaker Ventures, anearly-stage venture capital firm focused on mobility and connected ecosystem investments.Prior to Stormbreaker, Glenn served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronoss Technologies from November 2017 to September 2020. At Synchronoss, he led the company's strategy and operations as a leading provider of digital transformation platforms for global carriers and enterprises.Before his role at Synchronoss Technologies, Glenn built one of the most distinguished careers in the history of mobile telecommunications at AT&T, where he served as President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations. He is perhaps best known for personally negotiating AT&T's landmark exclusive agreement with Apple to launch the first iPhone and iPad — a deal widely credited with transforming the mobile industry. He also led AT&T's Internet of Things (IoT) division, the Digital Life home security and automation platform, and the launch of Aio Wireless, now Cricket Wireless.Glenn joined Stormbreaker Ventures in 2021, bringing his deep operator expertise to early-stage startups in the connected technology space.Recognition & Awards:Glenn was named a "Mobile Game Changer" by Russell Reynolds Associates (2014) and has appeared multiple times in the Global Telecom Business Power 100. He received the Wireless Week Telecom Leadership Award (2010) and was honored as Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year (2009).Board & Advisory Roles:Glenn serves on the Board of Directors for Avis Budget Group, Pivotal Commware, Teal Communications, and Blue Link Wireless, and holds advisory positions across multiple companies.Education & Background:Glenn holds a B.A. in Business/Marketing from Seattle Pacific University. A decorated collegiate athlete, he was a three-time NCAA National Champion soccer player and a 1st Round Draft pick in the Major Indoor Soccer League, playing professionally for teams in Cleveland, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Portland.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 67%
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Industries Glenn Lurie invests in
Stages Glenn Lurie invests in
Countries Glenn Lurie invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Mobile 1 (33%)
- Hardware 1 (33%)
- Software 1 (33%)
- Wireless 1 (33%)
- Mobile Devices 1 (33%)
Stage
- Funding Round 2 (67%)
- Series A 1 (33%)
Investments
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Global Telecom
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Global Telecom engineers hardware, software and AI solutions that enable a reliable and secure Internet of Things. The company is the only U.S. manufacturer of modules for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which are currently deployed across diverse industries like automotive, education, fleet management, healthcare, retail and smartcities/homes. The module is the brain inside all mobile devices, from smartphones to the Roomba to the sensors that monitor a patient’s health signs.Awards and recognition:-The Leading Lights Awards named Global Telecom (in partnership with Ooma) a finalist in the "Most Innovative 4G/5G Business Service" category (2021)-The NetStick Ethernet Cradle was named to CRN's "Ten Hottest IoT Devices of 2020"-The company earned the "M2M Equipment Provider of the Year" award at the 4th Annual Mobile Breakthrough Awards (2020)-Global Telecom was recognized at the 8th Annual Compass Intelligence Tech Awards as the “Emerging IoT Company of the Year” (2020) | $4.3M / Mar 13, 2024 | |
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Global Telecom
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Global Telecom engineers hardware, software and AI solutions that enable a reliable and secure Internet of Things. The company is the only U.S. manufacturer of modules for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which are currently deployed across diverse industries like automotive, education, fleet management, healthcare, retail and smartcities/homes. The module is the brain inside all mobile devices, from smartphones to the Roomba to the sensors that monitor a patient’s health signs.Awards and recognition:-The Leading Lights Awards named Global Telecom (in partnership with Ooma) a finalist in the "Most Innovative 4G/5G Business Service" category (2021)-The NetStick Ethernet Cradle was named to CRN's "Ten Hottest IoT Devices of 2020"-The company earned the "M2M Equipment Provider of the Year" award at the 4th Annual Mobile Breakthrough Awards (2020)-Global Telecom was recognized at the 8th Annual Compass Intelligence Tech Awards as the “Emerging IoT Company of the Year” (2020) | $4.3M / Series A / Mar 13, 2024 | |
Glow Services
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Glow exists at the heart of the Telecom ecosystem. Glow believes that optimized financing for both businesses and consumers, combined with a world-class experience, is the strategy by which continued sustainability and relevancy can be achieved. | $65M |
Co-Investors
About Stormbreaker Ventures
Stormbreaker is an early stage fund focused on capital-efficient startups. We believe in a future where venture capital is more equitable, more efficient, and more genuine. We see an opportunity within venture capital to be a true partner to our founders, not just a check that bides time until the next round.Stormbreaker is industry-agnostic andfocused on startups that don’t see capital as an immediate requirement for growth, but instead as the best path forward for their business at the right time. We partner with the high-velocity, high-conviction companies that stand out from their peers because they are driven to build efficiently––companies that prioritize disciplined decision making and market traction over chasing stepped up valuations. When we make investments, we are committed to our companies for their lifespan. We become trusted and preferred partners to our entrepreneurs, which allows us to take a hands-on approach to growth.
Stormbreaker Ventures Contacts
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Glenn Lurie
General Partner
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Andy Funk
Founder & General Partner
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Bart Lorang
Venture Partner & EOS Implementer-in-Residence
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Jonathan Cortes
Limited Partner
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Mark Freed
Limited Partner
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What does Glenn Lurie invest in?
Glenn Lurie invests primarily in Mobile, Hardware and Software startups, most often at Funding Round and Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Glenn Lurie last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Glenn Lurie closed in Mar 2024. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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