Maya Lockwood
Maya Lockwood builds trusted brands through strategic communications, investor relations, and stakeholder engagement. She has lived in Silicon Valley for over 19 years, fostering relationships with key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem. For communications support contact maya@eos-future.com.
Maya has partnered with venture capital funds ranging from $5 million to over $1 billion, working alongside investors, founders, and cross-sector leaders to amplify voices, build syndicates, and drive the commercialization of frontier technologies, like artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, blockchain, biotech, longevity, neurotech, climate tech, space tech, healthcare, deep tech, molecular machines, web3, metaverse, virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, drones and robotics.
As the first Communications Director and Head of Investor Relations at venture capital fund IndieBio/SOSV, she played a pivotal role in scaling the world’s largest program for early stage biotech and deeptech companies. Alongside her team, she supported more than 200 science-led startups with their communications, developed a narrative and investment thesis on Human and Planetary Health, and contributed to the fund’s growth from $250 million to over $1.2 billion. These efforts helped expand the brand to include IndieBio New York, build a portfolio valued at over $9 billion, and inspire a global movement in early-stage biotech entrepreneurship.
With a deep understanding of early-stage challenges and a proven track record of elevating mission-driven organizations, Maya designs communications platforms that build trust, unlock capital, and scale sustainable innovation. Whether working with Limited Partners, General Partners, media, partners, policymakers, or founders in deep tech, life sciences, or health innovation, she brings a no-nonsense, low-ego approach rooted in integrity, radical collaboration, and impact. Her ability to craft compelling narratives and align ecosystem stakeholders has made her a strategic force behind the collective success of her partners. Maya consistently maintains a “human first” mindset - always keeping the human in the loop with deep care and respect for the human heart, creativity, and power of community.