Primary Job Title General Partner Primary Organization Stormbreaker Ventures
Location Seattle, Washington, United States Regions Greater Seattle Area, West Coast, Western US Gender Male
Investor Type
Website www.glennlurie.com/ LinkedIn View on LinkedIn
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, an
early-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.
