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.
athlete entreprenuers
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
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.