black wealth
Daymond John
Daymond John turned FUBU into a $6B brand and $350M net worth, then scaled into investing, Shark Tank, and legacy entrepreneurship.
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entreprenuer profiles
Sheila Johnson
Sheila Johnson co-founded BET, built Salamander Hotels, and became the first Black woman with stakes in NBA, NHL & WNBA teams. Her $850M–$1B legacy is Tall Cotton.
finance & private equity
Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith built Vista Equity into a $100B firm and a $10.8B net worth. From software deals to philanthropy, his story is a blueprint for Black wealth and legacy.
athlete entreprenuers
Venus Williams
Venus Williams built a quiet empire off the court—V Starr Interiors, EleVen fashion, Happy Viking wellness, real estate, and advocacy. Her $95M legacy is Tall Cotton
media ownership
Byron Allen
Byron Allen rose from teen comedian to billionaire media mogul, building a $4.5B empire spanning TV networks, film, and news. His story is a blueprint for Black ownership.
entreprenuer profiles
Richelieu Dennis
Richelieu Dennis transformed shea butter recipes into Sundial Brands, sold it for $1.6B, and reinvested in Black media, culture, and entrepreneurs. His story is a blueprint for lasting legacy
athlete entreprenuers
Jamal Mashburn
Jamal Mashburn turned a 12-year NBA career into a diversified business empire spanning restaurants, auto dealerships, real estate, and venture capital. His story is a blueprint for Black wealth and ownership.
athlete entreprenuers
Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman (1953–2025) turned a steady NBA career into a billion-dollar business empire. From Wendy’s franchises to Coca-Cola bottling and Ebony magazine, his story is a blueprint for Black wealth, ownership, and legacy.