“Nonprofits are the backbone of the community ” says Marc Alexander

Guest Name: Marc Alexander

Guest Business:  Lite Raise

EPISODE SUMMARY 

In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Marc Alexander, visionary entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of Lite Raise, and Founder of Lite Tuition. Through his ventures, Marc is transforming how nonprofits fundraise, engage communities, and expand access to education.

Marc takes us back to his early years, reflecting on the unconventional entrepreneurs who surrounded him as a child. While not traditional, they offered his first glimpse into entrepreneurial thinking and inspired his own path. That early exposure evolved into a career dedicated to using technology, leadership, and innovation to strengthen nonprofits and empower communities.

With Lite Raise, Marc is helping organizations secure funding, invest in tech improvements, and scale their impact. Beyond business, he shares powerful insights on maintaining wealth,from the mental mindset to the physical practices that sustain it, while underscoring the importance of being coachable, mentoring others, and passing along knowledge.

Marc’s commitment to service extends into his leadership roles on the boards of FreeStar Financial Credit Union and the Amour Women Foundation, where he champions financial literacy and community empowerment. A past Kiwanis president and Hixson Award recipient, he was recently honored as a 2025 Most Valuable Entrepreneur by Corp! Magazine and recognized as a Macomb 40 Under 40 honoree. As an author and speaker, Marc continues to advance his life goal of impacting 2% of the world through purpose-driven innovation.

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, community wealth-building, or creating businesses rooted in equity and impact, this is the episode for you.

 IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What was he like as a child?
2. His inspiration for entrepreneurship 
3. How his upbringing impacted her her business venture 
4. How do entrepreneurs maintain wealth
5. BBM Brag Moment   
6. What brings them joy? 
7. Why do black businesses matter? 

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Connect with them

Connect with them on their website : 

https://literaise.com/   |   https://litetuition.com/

Connect with them on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcdalexander

Connect on their Personal Website: https://marcdalexander.com/