Stories

The Space In Between
An injury took away my entire senior season. It also gave me the space to discover venture capital.
Keaton Nankivil on the Reality of Venture Capital (and Where Athletes Go Wrong)
The former pro basketball player turned VC investor breaks down what venture actually looks like and where athletes have an edge.
A Different Kind of Currency
I’m in year two of my pro career. Here's what I'm learning from the guys a few steps ahead of me.
7 Seconds or Less, Part II: Dijon Thompson Takes on the Startup World
The former NBA forward played on one of the most electrifying teams ever. Now he’s feeling that same adrenaline again in startups.
In Motion
Touch the fire. Get burned. Build something.
The Intellectual Gym: Jeremy Ebobisse’s Edge Off the Pitch
Inside the MLS striker’s unconventional approach to private markets investing.
Redistributing Power: Inside Jori Davis and Julie Wojta’s Rebellion
Expedia killed the middlemen in travel. Zillow killed real estate’s information monopoly. Two pro hoopers are about to do the same in sports.
$5,000, a Torn ACL, and a Million in Lost Incentives: Inside Alex Bars’ Search for Purpose After the NFL
The former NFL offensive lineman learned that making it to the league and making it in life are two completely different games.
Going All In: How Matt Mooney Turned His Last $50K into an AI Bet
The former NBA guard opens up about building a robot, an unexpected pivot to AI, and the messy reality of building a startup from scratch.
The Hardest Game Off the Field: Five Lessons Chase Edmonds Learned From Competing With Tech Giants
The NFL running back gets real about what it takes to build a startup and the lessons he’s learned choosing a path with a 90% failure rate.
How Kyle Roig Is Redefining Luxury Travel And Earning the Trust of the World’s Top 1%
Once ranked the #2 amateur golfer in the world, Kyle shares how loss reshaped her purpose and why customer obsession is her unfair advantage in…
Is C.J. Watson Building a Modern Day Berkshire Hathaway?
Inside the former NBA guard’s journey to building a portfolio that spans venture capital, real estate, vending machines, and sports franchises.
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