Justice Reform Advocate & Entrepreneur; CEO at Flikshop; TED Speaker; Founder of Flikshop School of Business
Marcus Bullock Biography
Marcus Bullock is a justice reform advocate, entrepreneur, and TED speaker whose journey from incarceration to technology innovation has positioned him as a prominent voice in criminal justice reform. After being convicted of carjacking at age 15, Bullock spent eight years in a maximum security prison. During his sentence, he was supported by his mother's daily letters and photos, which helped him maintain a connection to life outside and plan for a productive future.
Upon his release at age 23, Bullock faced significant barriers to employment due to his criminal record. After being rejected from 41 jobs, he secured a position mixing paint. He later launched a construction business that provided employment opportunities for other returning citizens. Inspired by his experience and his mother's correspondence, Bullock founded Flikshop, a mobile app that enables families to send postcards to incarcerated individuals. The platform aims to reduce recidivism by helping maintain family connections, allowing users to send photos and messages that are printed and shipped as tangible postcards to any prison in the United States.
Bullock has developed Flikshop into a leading justice technology company, connecting hundreds of thousands of incarcerated people with their families. He also established the Flikshop School of Business, which teaches entrepreneurship and coding to formerly incarcerated individuals. This initiative addresses the challenge of recidivism, which affects a significant percentage of former prisoners within three years of release.
Bullock is an inaugural cohort member of Techstars Anywhere and John Legend's Unlocked Futures business accelerators. His recognitions include the Aspen Ideas Award, WBJ 40 Under 40, US State Park Distinguished 400 Award, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist honor, and Prison Fellowship's Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award. He has been featured in a TED Talk and was named one of The Root's 100 Most Influential African Americans in the United States.
Bullock has been profiled by Forbes, CNN, Fast Company, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Tamron Hall Show. He has spoken at events hosted by TED, Apple, and the United Nations. Bullock serves on the board of directors for the Justice Policy Institute, is an advisory board member for Princeton University's Prison Teaching Initiative, and advises the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and the Aspen Institute's Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund. Bullock continues to work as a CEO, entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate, focusing on second chances, accountability, and transformation within the criminal justice system.
Marcus Bullock Speaking Topics
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From Prison to CEO: Finding Creative Inspiration from Challenges
Marcus talks about his journey from going to prison as a child, to how he leveraged that experience to build one of the most impactful apps in the App Store. (Flikshop)
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Building Tech for Social Good: Harnessing the Power of AI & Diverse Entrepreneurship
Marcus talks about his journey to building tech that supports thousands of families, and how AI tools allow their company to accelerate growth and impact.
Marcus Bullock Videos
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Marcus Bullock is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Prison to CEO: Finding Creative Inspiration from Challenges, Building Tech for Social Good: Harnessing the Power of AI & Diverse Entrepreneurship and Finding Your Superpower: Leveraging Your Passion for Personal and Professional Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marcus Bullock for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Marcus Bullock generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jennifer Borrero, Hilderbrand Pelzer III, Dr. Michael Time, Natasha Camy and Eduardo Briceño. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marcus Bullock for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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