Martin Walker

Martin Walker is a Principal at Next Level Ventures, an investment firm based in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, he focuses on strategic investments and growth-stage capital for technology companies, supporting a firm that manages five funds with over $500 million in assets. Before joining Next Level Ventures in 2021, Walker served as the Vice President of Digital Experience and Innovation at Sound Credit Union, the sixth-largest credit union in Washington state. His earlier career includes spending ten seasons with the Seattle Sonics and Storm professional basketball franchises, as well as five years at Tully's Coffee. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management. Walker leverages over thirty years of experience across product, sales, and marketing to drive digital transformation and business growth within the financial technology sector.