The rise of digital platforms and social media has provided sports stars with greater exposure to build their personal brands, but a growing number of athlete entrepreneurs have turned to equity investments in order to sustain themselves outside of their playing careers.
Catch up on the Athletes in Business event which took place on 30 September.
Athlete marketability and brand building
30th Sep | 13:00 BST
Dina Asher-Smith
Professional Athlete
Dina Asher-Smith
Professional Athlete
Salvatore De Angelis
Head of Digital
Salvatore De Angelis
Head of Digital
Rebecca Smith
Global Executive Director of Women's Game
Rebecca Smith
Global Executive Director of Women's Game
Where are athletes investing
30th Sep | 14:00 BST
Brendan Harris
Director of Athlete Development
Brendan Harris
Director of Athlete Development
Ramon Vega
Sports Consultant and Former Tottenham, Celtic, & Swiss International Football Player
Ramon Vega
Sports Consultant and Former Tottenham, Celtic, & Swiss International Football Player
Andre Fluellen
Co-Founder
Andre Fluellen
Co-Founder
Nick Meacham
Managing Director
Nick Meacham
Managing Director
Maximising athlete celebrity for business opportunities
30th Sep | 15:00 BST
Matt Gentry
Managing Director
Matt Gentry
Managing Director
Chris Cabott
President
Chris Cabott
President
Eoin Connolly
Editor At Large
Eoin Connolly
Editor At Large
Transitioning to life beyond the field
30th Sep | 16:00 BST
LaVonne Idlette
Real Estate Finance Specialist
LaVonne Idlette
Real Estate Finance Specialist
Danielle Berman
CEO & Founder
Danielle Berman
CEO & Founder
Darrel Young
Manager of Engagement & Player Relations
Darrel Young
Manager of Engagement & Player Relations
Blaine Scully
TV Analyst
Blaine Scully
TV Analyst