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Adebayo Ogunlesi
Founder of Global Infrastructure Partners, Adebayo Ogunlesi built a multibillion-dollar infrastructure empire spanning airports, ports, and energy before a $12B BlackRock acquisition.
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Jaylen Brown
After signing a $304M supermax, Jaylen Brown launched 741 Performance, scaled 7uice, invested in wearable tech, and built Boston XChange—prioritizing ownership over endorsement.
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Tristan Walker
Founder of Walker & Company, Tristan Walker built Bevel to serve overlooked consumers, sold to Procter & Gamble, then reclaimed ownership to restore autonomy.
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Kevin Durant
Through Thirty Five Ventures and Boardroom, Kevin Durant has built a diversified portfolio spanning venture capital, media production, and equity-driven brand partnerships.
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Roc Nation
From management and publishing to sports, film, and the Roc Nation School at LIU, Roc Nation built a vertically integrated cultural enterprise rooted in ownership.
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Rihanna Fenty
Rihanna transformed global fame into equity, building Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty into billion-dollar brands rooted in ownership and scale.
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Strive Masiyiwa
Founder of Econet Wireless, Strive Masiyiwa fought a government monopoly to build one of Africa’s leading telecom networks and a multibillion-dollar empire.
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Tyler Perry
From sleeping in his car to owning a 330-acre studio campus, Tyler Perry built wealth through IP ownership, real estate, and vertical media control.
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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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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.