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Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his entrepreneurial palette.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his entrepreneurial empire with the launch of Build Your Legacy (BYL) Ventures, an investment fund dedicated to sports and entertainment. This initiative marks a new stage in the diversification of the NBA champion’s activities.
BYL Ventures positions itself as a platform to support promising entrepreneurs in the fields of sports, media and entertainment. The fund, which focuses on early-stage investments, has already completed its first operations by participating in the financing of Unrivaled, a new professional 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, and Candy Funhouse, a confectionery platform influential.
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to help resilient entrepreneurs
“This fund is not just about capital, but about partnerships and opening my network to accelerate the growth trajectory of companies”explains the Milwaukee Bucks player who will occupy the role of general partner. The Greek basketball player particularly wants to support entrepreneurs who have faced obstacles in their journey.
Beyond simple financial investment, BYL Ventures also offers an incubation program offering personalized support to selected entrepreneurs. This initiative is a continuation of Antetokounmpo’s entrepreneurial activities, which already has interests in several sports franchises, including the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB) and Nashville SC (MLS).
Under the joint leadership of Antetokounmpo and Tashi Nakanishi, other general partner, BYL Ventures aims to become a major player in the sports-business ecosystem, with an emphasis on innovation and the diversity of the entrepreneurs supported.
**Beyond financial returns, what are the most important factors Giannis and BYL Ventures consider when choosing companies to invest in?**
## Expanding Horizons: An Interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s BYL Ventures Partners
**Guests:**
* **Giannis Antetokounmpo:** NBA Champion and Founder of BYL Ventures
* **Tashi Nakanishi:** General Partner, BYL Ventures
**Sections:**
* **Morning Motivation: Starting an Investment Fund**
* **Game Plan: BYL Venture’s Investment Strategy**
* **Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: Supporting Entrepreneurs**
* **Long-Term Vision: Impact and Legacy**
**Introduction:**
Welcome everyone! Today we’re joined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Champion and Founder of BYL Ventures, along with Tashi Nakanishi, General Partner. We’re excited to explore Giannis’s foray into the world of venture capital with BYL Ventures and learn more about this exciting new initiative.
**Section 1: Morning Motivation: Starting an Investment Fund**
* **Giannis, what inspired you to move beyond the basketball court and launch BYL Ventures?** Did your experience as an entrepreneur in other ventures play a role?
* **Tashi, you’ve been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. What attracted you to working with Giannis on BYL Ventures?**
**Section 2: Game Plan: BYL Venture’s Investment Strategy**
* **BYL Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in sports, media, and entertainment. Giannis, why these specific fields?** What unique opportunities do you see in these markets?
* **What are some key qualities you look for when evaluating potential investment opportunities?** Beyond financial returns, what else is important to BYL Ventures?
* **Tashi, can you elaborate on BYL Venture’s incubation program?** How does this personalized support contribute to the overall investment strategy?
**Section 3: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: Supporting Entrepreneurs**
* **Giannis, you’ve spoken about wanting to support entrepreneurs who have faced obstacles. Can you share more about this commitment?**
* **Both of you emphasize the importance of “partnership” beyond just financial capital. How does BYL Ventures go beyond traditional investment models to truly empower entrepreneurs?**
* **BYL Venture’s first investments include Unrivaled and Candy Funhouse, both diverse and innovative companies. Can you share why BYL Ventures believes in supporting these specific ventures?**
**Section 4: Long-Term Vision: Impact and Legacy**
* **Giannis, you’ve achieved incredible success on the basketball court. How does BYL Ventures fit within your broader goals and aspirations?**
* **Tashi, where do you see BYL Ventures in five years?** How do you envision the fund making a lasting impact on the sports, media, and entertainment landscape?
* **What message would you both like to convey to aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those who may be facing adversity?**
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for sharing your insights and passion with us today. We are truly inspired by the vision and mission of BYL Ventures. We’re excited to see the positive impact you will make on the world of entrepreneurship.
