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Tope Awotona
Founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona turned a simple scheduling problem into a global tech company by prioritizing ownership, patience, and scale.
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black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
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David L. Steward
Founder of World Wide Technology, David L. Steward built one of America’s largest private tech companies—proof that ownership, patience, and systems create lasting wealth.
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Shonda Rhimes
From Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes built Shondaland into a global IP powerhouse—turning storytelling into permanent power.
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Charlamagne tha God
From radio dominance to media ownership, Charlamagne tha God leveraged platform, equity, and IP to build one of the most powerful Black-owned media ecosystems today.
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Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
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Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie built beyond basketball—co-founding Aston Rose, investing in LootMogul, and breaking barriers in coaching and business.
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Troy Vincent
Troy Vincent turned Pro Bowl grit into NFL power—overseeing rules, safety, and inclusion as EVP of Football Ops. His legacy is Tall Cotton.
athlete entreprenuers
Austin Ekeler
Undrafted NFL star Austin Ekeler builds wealth through real estate, tech ventures, and philanthropy—creating permanence beyond the game.
athlete entreprenuers
The SpringHill Company
SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter grew through content, equity deals, and a global media merger an anchored blueprint of legacy.
athlete entreprenuers
John Stallworth
John Stallworth parlayed NFL greatness into tech leadership and Steelers ownership—building a legacy of wealth, culture, and community.
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Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote built Africa’s $23B+ industrial empire—cement, oil, and Arsenal ambitions—shaping legacy through industry and sport.