athlete entreprenuers
Togethxr
Founded by Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, and Simone Manuel, Togethxr is a media and commerce company turning attention in women’s sports into ownership, IP, and revenue.
strategic excellence
beauty industry
Tristan Walker
Founder of Walker & Company, Tristan Walker built Bevel to serve overlooked consumers, sold to Procter & Gamble, then reclaimed ownership to restore autonomy.
nba legacy
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.
black wealth
Tope Awotona
Founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona turned a simple scheduling problem into a global tech company by prioritizing ownership, patience, and scale.
black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
black wealth
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.
black wealth
Shonda Rhimes
From Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes built Shondaland into a global IP powerhouse—turning storytelling into permanent power.
black wealth
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.
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.
black wealth
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote built Africa’s $23B+ industrial empire—cement, oil, and Arsenal ambitions—shaping legacy through industry and sport.
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.