15 Athletes Who Became Successful Entrepreneurs

Michael Jordan

1

 Beyond basketball, Jordan's ownership of the Charlotte Hornets and the success of his Jordan Brand have made him a prominent entrepreneur.

LeBron James 

2

LeBron’s business ventures include his media company SpringHill Entertainment and his stake in Blaze Pizza.

David Beckham 

3

Beckham’s investments include co-owning Inter Miami CF and successful ventures in fashion and fragrance.

Shaquille O'Neal 

4

Shaq has invested in various businesses, including Papa John’s franchises, and has a successful career as a DJ and broadcaster.

Magic Johnson 

5

Magic’s business portfolio includes investments in movie theaters, Starbucks, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Serena Williams

6

 Serena’s entrepreneurial efforts include her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, which invests in startups.

Roger Federer 

7

Federer has a successful clothing line with Uniqlo and co-founded the Match for Africa charity.

Tom Brady 

8

 Brady’s ventures include his health and wellness brand, TB12, and he is a co-founder of the media company Religion of Sports.

Andre Agassi 

9

 Agassi has invested in tech startups and co-founded the Agassi Foundation, which supports education initiatives.

Dwayne Johnson 

10

 Known for his wrestling and acting career, Johnson has launched the successful Teremana Tequila and the production company Seven Bucks Productions.

Ronda Rousey 

11

Rousey has diversified into acting, writing, and is involved in various endorsement deals and business ventures.

Usain Bolt

12

Bolt has investments in businesses such as a sports bar chain and a hotel, and has launched his own brand of running shoes.

Conor McGregor 

13

Beyond UFC, McGregor has found success with his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve, and other business ventures.

Maria Sharapova 

14

Sharapova’s business ventures include her candy company, Sugarpova, and various endorsement deals.

Yao Ming 

15

The former NBA star has invested in various businesses, including a winery and a sports management company, and is an advocate for wildlife conservation.