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Athletes Beware, VC Funds Are The New Steakhouses

The following is an op-ed by Jay Kapoor. He has worked closely with sports media and technology companies in both operating and advisory capacities over the last five years and is currently an Associate with Techstars in New York. Prior to Techstars, he helped build MESA/Houlihan Lokey’s sector coverage in sports and live entertainment where his […]

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Venus Williams Added To Long List Of Investors For Ellevest

Venus Williams, the first black American woman to become the top-ranked tennis player in the world, recently became one of the many investors for Ellevest. The $9 million funding round will help the digital investment platform on its mission to give women an investing experience. Ellevest is run by CEO Sallie Krawcheck and is a […]

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Wells Fargo And Game Plan Launch eLearning Financial Program For Student Athletes

In today’s educational system, institutions are putting a much bigger emphasis on student athletes and their efforts in successfully integrating themselves into the professional world. The notion that these individuals only prioritize their performances in the heat of a sports competition has gone out the window, giving student athletes more room for employers to potentially […]

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GameHedge Gives You Money Back If Your Team Performs Poorly

It is a balmy Saturday night in July. The sun is beginning to spread its orange glow across the sidewalk, casting a darkened shadow behind you. The smell of grilled hot dogs and crisp peanuts fill the air as the hustle and bustle of the city surrounds you. I am painting the picture of your surroundings before […]

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