More athletes are building companies now than ever before and have a thing or two to say about it. We know many of us aren't experts at company building yet, but just like millions of other Americans, we are in The Arena.

So what is the 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 difference in this particular group of entrepreneurs than others? Drive? Grit? Determination? Energy? Teamwork?

The answer is we don't have much of a filter 😂

This list of tools may be helpful for you starting your company.

The Top Athlete backed VC firms...

TOPICS
1. Newsletters Are Accelerating Entrepreneurs
2. Digital Media > Legacy Media (ESPN)
3. The Most Fascinating Position Group in Sports
4. The Power Law
5. Startup Fundraising DONT’s
6. Tech 🤝 Youth Sports
7. A New Shoe Company To Watch

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8. Written Pieces ✍🏻
9. Our Hoop Event 🏀
10. Growth 📈

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The athletes that have started their own sunglass lines makes me wonder why more don’t do it. They’re stylish, easy to get into retail, and have explosive marketing potential.

There are also have been tangible results that should get more brands and athletes excited. Hmm.

Here are some examples of why I feel strongly about this 😎

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Capturing the American Dream through Residential Real Estate Investment...

Tech, NIL, Real Estate, and more dynamics of the founder journey.

The top athletes/entertainers/companies receive overwhelming majority of money, investment, listeners, deal flow, subscribers…

Please don't do these three things...

The 2024-2025 NFL Season is upon us, and you may be surprised that the defensive side of the field is the most creative off of it…

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The first Olympic Market Map for Team USA 2024

Las Vegas, Orange County, where to next?

You see the rolex watches and investors in the stands, but what about the players? Are these guys building/investing off the court, or are they all banking on winning the U.S. Open next month?

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The 2024 MLB All-Star game is upon us, and while guys like Jarren Duran, Freddie Freeman, and Juan Soto showcased their ability on the Diamond, they are certainly making moves off of it.

Let’s dive in…

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It has been 1 year since we incorporated Athletes & Assets™. Wow.

Now for the record, I started the podcast 3 ½ years ago, so it’s been a while. But 1 year ago I said f*&% it and went all in.
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As we usually do, I will give a monthly recap and will also reflect on the journey so far.

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Golf has always been a sport of unwritten rules and traditional credences. Our favorite golfers are changing this from a couple of different angles….

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The first ever comprehensive UFC market map.

Swifties will love this one...

I bet you didn't know your favorite Receiver was doing this...

The best companies are run people who have that elite athlete DNA in them. It’s something we will preach until our death bed.

Why do we say this? First off…

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1 event, 3 topics, 6 athletes.

You are supposed to work at a big company, then move on to a startup, then hope that startup succeeds, get rich, and then move on to the glamorous career of Venture Capital.

Right? 

You can do anything but you can't do everything...

6 topics, 5 athletes, and some great coverage on private equity, venture capital, real estate, financial literacy, content creation, and NIL.

The Athlete Flywheel explained.

Five lessons learned from conversations about business with 100s of the top athletes on the planet.

4 topics, 3 athletes, and one hell of a month

Here’s what your favorite NFL Running Backs are building and investing in off the field.

One framework athletes should consider when building a company is the ACP Business Model.

Here’s what your favorite NFL Quarterbacks are building and investing in off the field.

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The 2024 National Women’s League Soccer season is upon us. The map outlines what your favorite players are up to off the pitch.

TOPICS COVERED
1. Financial Literacy
2. Brand Management
3. Venture Capital
4. Everything in the NBA (I will explain)
5. Tech
6. Tech Sales
7. Content Strategy
8. Crypto

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Yep, we are back and so is the 2024 Major League Soccer Season! The map outlines what your favorite players are building and investing in off the pitch.

The map outlines what your favorite WNBA players are up to off the court.

The map outlines where your favorite players are building and investing in off the court.

TOPICS COVERED
1. Financial Markets (Stocks, Hedge Funds)
2. Tech/Startups
3. Venture Capital
4. Real Estate
5. CPG (Consumer packaged goods)
6. NIL

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A unique combination few possess.

If you will need investment for your startup and will issue equity/shares in return, then you will most likely incorporate as a Delaware C-Corporation.

Height doesn't matter in VC.

8 athletes, 6 different sports, 6 leagues, 8 topics, and a website.

Fail FASTER than your peers.

My life wasn't just about basketball- video games held an equally special place in my heart

Leveraging tech to generate more income for my peers

Athletes, where you work will have an impact on your career.

From a projected top draft pick, to a new career in sales.

8 athletes, 5 different sports, 6 leagues, 9 topics.

A Lesson on "Networking"

Try to find the middle ground...

4 athletes, 3 different sports, 3 leagues, 4 different topics

Let’s skip the small talk,

Three years ago, the general manager of a Western Conference NBA team told me “If you’re thinking about running a tech company on the side of being a pro athlete, you probably won’t have a very successful pro career.”

I took those words and pinned them to my wall. It’s what many athletes would define as “bulletin board material”.

I competed in 2021 Olympics as the #1 nationally ranked badminton player alongside the likes of Kevin Durant and Katie Ledecky. A couple months later, I was crunching numbers and reviewing financial records at a large public accounting firm.