Celebrity Entrepreneurs
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'What Hoop Did I Not Jump Through to Get That Title?': How Olympian Shaun White Disrupted Winter Sports By Spotting What Everyone Else Missed
Olympic champion Shaun White is changing the very sport he loves. He identified a fragmented tournament system that made life tougher for athletes like himself — so he created his own league.
How One Man Conquered the World's Toughest Peaks — and Built a Brand Every Founder Should Study
In a world saturated with influencers, athletes and tech founders chasing legacy and limelight, few stories captivate like that of Nimsdai Purja. It's a masterclass in breaking limits, owning your story and building a brand that stands for something bigger than yourself.
John and Hank Green Built a Company That Gives Away 100% of Its Profits — Here's How
The Green brothers are rewriting the rules of business — proving a company can thrive while giving away 100% of its profits.
'Winners Work With Winners' — How DJ Khaled's Latest Partnership is Changing the Conversation About Men's Grooming
DJ Khaled has partnered with Rewind It 10, a beard dye brand launched by Carolyn and Jeff Aronson and Fat Joe, turning personal grooming into a message of confidence and business growth.
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'Why Not Me?': Inside the New Wave of Celebrity Soccer Team Ownership
Investor and multiple sports team owner Sam Porter breaks down the game we see playing out in shows like "Welcome to Wrexham" and "Necaxa."
Kevin O'Leary Is Starring in an A24 Film With Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow: 'I Didn't Take Any Acting Lessons'
The "Shark Tank" star and venture capitalist has gone from reality TV to acting alongside an Oscar winner in "Marty Supreme."
James Dyson Was $1 Million in Debt, But He Pursued His 'Mad' Idea Anyway — Now He's a Billionaire: 'I Don't Mind Living on the Edge'
It took James Dyson five years of work and 5,127 failed prototypes to create the world's first bagless vacuum cleaner.
'Not Just a Transactional Deal': How Madison Reed's Investment in Women's Sports is Rewriting the NIL Playbook
Madison Reed is reshaping the NIL landscape by offering female athletes like Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers equity, mentorship and real business opportunities — not just endorsements.
How This Legendary Bay Area Rapper Built an Empire — One Hustle At a Time
Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40 turned grassroots hustle into a multi-million-dollar music and business empire. From selling tapes out of his car trunk to launching wines, spirits and a bestselling cookbook, he's always cooking something up on and off the mic.
How This Entrepreneur is Turning the 'Cat Lady' Trope Into a Pop Culture Powerhouse
Entrepreneur Susan Michals transformed the negative "cat lady" stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world's largest cat-focused event.
How Yankees Star Anthony Volpe Turned a Recovery Drink Into a Business Opportunity
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe turned his personal recovery routine into a business venture by investing in and partnering with organic sports drink brand Recover 180. Volpe is taking a thoughtful approach to brand building as he begins expanding his impact beyond the baseball field.
'Consumers Deserve Better': How Superstar QB Patrick Mahomes Is Brewing a Better Future for Coffee Drinkers
Backed by lead investor and 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, Throne SPORT COFFEE is disrupting the $5B ready-to-drink coffee market.
Jon Taffer Teamed Up With This $300 Million Franchise Company to Build Something Bigger Than Restaurants
Taffer, known for his role in 'Bar Rescue,' teamed up with Craveworthy Brands to expand his concept, Taffer's Tavern.
A 'Higher' Purpose: NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony is Entering a New Industry — and Breaking Barriers for Black Entrepreneurs
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is launching StayMe7o to bring equity and elevate Black entrepreneurs, partnering with Grand National Founder Jesce Horton to focus on legacy over profit.
When Life Gives You Hate Comments, Make Popcorn — How the D'Amelio Family Turned TikTok Stardom Into a Snack Empire
The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.