Super interesting to see athletes transition from playing fields to business settings. I knew the superstars of the world (LBJ, KD, and Brady) were all engaged in VC and angel funds, but did not know how pervasive it was among other lesser known athletes. Could be an interesting place to look for unique opportunities as a start-up needing cash.
I totally agree. I knew vaguely that some of the best athletes went into VC, but other than these and the few athletes that have become announcers, I had no idea what the rest of athletes do with their money or their time. This was a very interesting revelation because it would make sense for players to invest their large sums of money, and making careers in VC out of these investments seems like a good plan.
I also found it interesting that athletes have been successful in this field. I knew that they have a lot of money, but professional athletes don't seem like the type of people that would be very intellectual. This article shows that, at least to some extent, this preconceived notion of mine was incorrect.
VC is kinda like gambling..... must support some sort of lacking competitive need.
Super interesting to see athletes transition from playing fields to business settings. I knew the superstars of the world (LBJ, KD, and Brady) were all engaged in VC and angel funds, but did not know how pervasive it was among other lesser known athletes. Could be an interesting place to look for unique opportunities as a start-up needing cash.
I totally agree. I knew vaguely that some of the best athletes went into VC, but other than these and the few athletes that have become announcers, I had no idea what the rest of athletes do with their money or their time. This was a very interesting revelation because it would make sense for players to invest their large sums of money, and making careers in VC out of these investments seems like a good plan.
I also found it interesting that athletes have been successful in this field. I knew that they have a lot of money, but professional athletes don't seem like the type of people that would be very intellectual. This article shows that, at least to some extent, this preconceived notion of mine was incorrect.