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Why This Music Leader Still Trusts Gut Instinct in a Data-Obsessed Music World

Inside how LVRN's 'lead with love' philosophy is reshaping the music industry and making it cool to be smart, intentional and independent.

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Fat Joe Doesn't Believe In the 9-to-5 — His Latest Venture Will Help Everyday People Build Financial Freedom

From rapper to entrepreneur, Fat Joe is empowering everyday people to achieve financial independence through Policy Pulse Innovations — his latest...

03.11.2025 3

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Glen Powell Has the Sauce — Inside the 'Top Gun' Star's Mission to Redefine the American Pantry

Glen Powell's Smash Kitchen brand is taking off, introducing organic condiments and cooking oils that make healthy eating accessible and delicious for...

31.10.2025 8

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Inside The Montana Town Where Entrepreneurs Are Rebuilding the American Dream

In Great Falls, Montana, local entrepreneurs banded together to save their town — turning empty streets into a thriving hub of small business and...

30.10.2025 3

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What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Josh Hart's Partnership with Tommy John

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart joins Tommy John as the brand's first-ever athlete partner in a campaign built on comfort, authenticity and...

25.10.2025 3

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From Memes to Millions — How This Man Turned NBA Fans Into a Billion-Impression Powerhouse

Nish Patel went from running a one-man NBA meme page to founding ClutchPoints, a sports media powerhouse with over 5 billion total social views and 38...

23.10.2025 6

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LeBron James Wants You to Rethink What It Means to Be Qualified for Success

LeBron James and UNINTERRUPTED challenge traditional hiring standards, highlighting how skills-based hiring and real-world experience create new...

17.10.2025 5

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This Ex-Amazon AI Leader Reveals How Entrepreneurs Can 10x Their Output With AI

The former Global Head of Machine Learning Startups at Amazon Web Services shares how entrepreneurs can use AI tools to automate workflows.

16.10.2025 7

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Meet The Hollywood Genie Entrepreneur Who Grants the World's Most Exclusive Wishes

Cameron Carlberg went from selling leftover VIP tickets on Justin Bieber's tour to founding a multimillion-dollar concierge business that curates...

16.10.2025 10

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This AI Startup Wants to Turn Social Media Activity Into Sales — And Just Raised $2.5 Million to Do It

Pinpoint just raised $2.5 million to help brands turn social media likes, comments and DMs directly into sales.

09.10.2025 10

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This Entrepreneur Sold His First Company for $54 Million. Now He's Betting $700K That AI Can Change How the World Invests.

After selling his sports media company for $54 million, Brandon Harris is betting $700,000 of his own money on an AI-powered platform that makes Wall...

08.10.2025 5

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How Front Office Sports Went From a Class Project to the Center of the Sports Media Universe

What started as a college class project turned into one of the fastest-rising sports media companies.

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This Dad Blended Video Games With Basketball — and Built a Business the NBA Couldn't Ignore

From driveway experiment to NBA training staple, Shoot360 is gamifying basketball and building community hubs across the globe.

02.10.2025 4

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Creators Have Already Made $400 Million on This Platform — and GaryVee Says This Is Just the Beginning

Creators have earned nearly $400 million on StanStore, an all-in-one platform for the "middle-class creator," and with GaryVee's support and a new...

25.09.2025 10

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Steph Curry Was Overlooked Early in His Career — Now He's Creating a Platform So Others Aren't

Once overlooked himself, Stephen Curry is now building a purpose-driven brand to give underrated athletes the opportunity they deserve.

24.09.2025 3

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Why Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza Fest Shows the Real Power of Live Events

Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza Fest turned his viral YouTube pizza reviews into a 10,000-person event with 40 pizzerias and major sponsors, showing how...

19.09.2025 10

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How Lavazza and the US Open Brewed the Perfect Marketing Campaign

Lavazza is a good example of sports marketing because it serves authenticity and creativity to keep its brand in the game.

19.09.2025 5

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Steve Aoki's Secret Weapon for 1,000% Energy Isn't Drinks — It's Chewable

How does cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki stay energized? By teaming up with this gum company and weaving in his own brand.

12.09.2025 3

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As New York City Prepares for Its First Casinos, Jay-Z Wants In — and He's Putting Up $250 Million

Jay-Z's Roc Nation has teamed up with Caesars and SL Green on a bid to bring New York City its first casino, pledging $250 million in community...

10.09.2025 4

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'We Live the Brand': Why Mark Wahlberg and Harry Arnett Built a Company That Embodies Relentless Ambition

When Harry Arnett, Stephen Levinson and Mark Wahlberg looked at the overlap between fitness and fashion, they spotted an opportunity and built their...

09.09.2025 40

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John and Hank Green Built a Company That Gives Away 100% of Its Profits — Here's How

The Green brothers are rewriting the rules of business — proving a company can thrive while giving away 100% of its profits.

28.08.2025 7

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Restaurants Are Throwing Away Billions of Gallons of Water — This Startup Said Enough

A casual kitchen observation sparked Dylan Wolff's idea to tackle water waste in restaurants. His startup, CNSRV, saves water, cuts costs and improves...

22.08.2025 2

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'Winners Work With Winners' — How DJ Khaled's Latest Partnership is Changing the Conversation About Men's Grooming

DJ Khaled has partnered with Rewind It 10, a beard dye brand launched by Carolyn and Jeff Aronson and Fat Joe, turning personal grooming into a...

21.08.2025 3

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From Venice Beach to the Manila Streets – This Yellow School Bus is Turning Basketball Into a Global Movement

The Hoopbus started as a grassroots passion project in Los Angeles and has grown into a global nonprofit using basketball to drive cultural connection...

15.08.2025 6

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'Not Just a Transactional Deal': How Madison Reeds' Investment in Women's Sports is Rewriting the NIL Playbook

Madison Reed is reshaping the NIL landscape by offering female athletes like Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers equity, mentorship and real business...

08.08.2025 4

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How This Legendary Bay Area Rapper Built an Empire — One Hustle At a Time

Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40 turned grassroots hustle into a multi-million-dollar music and business empire. From selling tapes out of his car trunk...

01.08.2025 9

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How This Entrepreneur is Turning the 'Cat Lady' Trope Into a Pop Culture Powerhouse

Entrepreneur Susan Michaels transformed the negative "cat lady" stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world's largest...

25.07.2025 10

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How These 2 Stanford Students Turned a College Project Into a WNBA Partnership

Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer turned a college project into Sequel, the first spiral tampon, now backed by a WNBA partnership with the Indiana...

18.07.2025 5

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How Yankees Star Anthony Volpe Turned a Recovery Drink Into a Business Opportunity

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe turned his personal recovery routine into a business venture by investing in and partnering with organic sports drink...

17.07.2025 3

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'Consumers Deserve Better': How Superstar QB Patrick Mahomes Is Brewing a Better Future for Coffee Drinkers

Backed by lead investor and 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, Throne SPORT COFFEE is disrupting the $5B ready-to-drink coffee market.

14.07.2025 5

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How The NBPA and a Top African University Are Investing in Africa's Future — One Startup at a Time

One Court Africa hosted NBA players at UM6P in Marrakech for a four-day program focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business, which...

11.07.2025 7

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A 'Higher' Purpose: NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony is Entering a New Industry — and Breaking Barriers for Black Entrepreneurs

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is launching StayMe7o to bring equity and elevate Black entrepreneurs, partnering with Grand National Founder Jesce Horton...

03.07.2025 5

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When Life Gives You Hate Comments, Make Popcorn — How the D'Amelio Family Turned TikTok Stardom Into a Snack Empire

The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.

27.06.2025 10

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Why This Sports Festival Might Be the Most Ambitious Live Event in America

Fanatics Fest is redefining live sports events by blending culture, entertainment and fan experiences into an immersive festival unlike anything the...

19.06.2025 7

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'Nobody's Ever Seen This Before': How These 2 NYC Sports Icons Are Infusing Swagger into Next-Gen Eyewear

NYC sports legends Stephon Marbury and José Reyes bring their signature swagger and hands-on creative input to elevate Chamelo's brand and expand its...

13.06.2025 6

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The Next Chapter of Basketball? Why This New League Is Betting Big on 1v1 Hoops

The Next Chapter is a premier 1v1 league turning streetball culture into a marketable, competitive sport. With unique players and pay-per-view events,...

12.06.2025 10

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She Started a Company From Her Phone — Now It Has More Followers Than The New York Times. How This Entrepreneur Turned Online Gossip Into a Media Empire

After overcoming a traumatic childhood and early career uncertainty, Angie Nwandu built The Shade Room into one of Instagram's most influential media...

03.06.2025 3

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The Air Jordans of Ankle Braces? How Betterguards is Changing the Injury Prevention Game By Combining Safety and Swagger

Despite billions spent on sports medicine, ankle injuries remain stubbornly common. With roots in the NBA Launchpad, Betterguards is redefining injury...

30.05.2025 20

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'This is the Future': WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Reflects on the WNBA's Growth and Championing Small Business

The Hall of Famer and businesswoman teamed up with Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp to celebrate Small Business Hero Day, which highlights...

22.05.2025 4

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'We're Embracing the Creator Community in a Way No One Else Has': Inside GLORY's Viral Kickboxing Playbook

GLORY is betting on creators to grow kickboxing in the U.S., launching an exclusive-to-attend, free-to-stream fight series tailored for digital-first...

16.05.2025 4

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'We Know Fans Best': How This Firm is Engineering a Sports Marketing Revolution

By combining analytics and entrepreneurial strategy, Two Circles is changing the future of sports and fan engagement.

15.05.2025 6

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'Smiling and Dialing' to a Billion Dollars — How This Kevin Hart-Backed Energy Brand is Changing the Game

Nutrabolt, the maker of C4 Energy, is set to exceed $1 billion in sales by 2025 with a disruptive premium strategy in supplement distribution. Find...

07.05.2025 6

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Is Horse Racing the Next Big League? Meet the Founders Betting on It

The National Thoroughbred League, founded by Randall Lane and Bob Daugherty and supported by celebrities like Lamar Jackson and Julius Erving, hopes...

02.05.2025 3

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Chris Paul Was Tired of Bland Plant-Based Snacks — So He Made His Own.

Chris Paul, a 20-year NBA veteran, is transforming the snack industry with his plant-based brand Good Eatn, which aims to make healthier options both...

24.04.2025 10

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It's Time to 'Choose Better' — Inside BODYARMOR's Play for the Sports Drink Crown

BODYARMOR's new 'Choose Better' campaign is tapping stars like Joe Burrow and Sabrina Ionescu to help with its rebrand. The brand is focusing on...

17.04.2025 3

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One Question Changed This Entrepreneur's Life — Now She's Leading a Movement for Women in Music

When a single question made Heather Lowery realize the lack of support for women in live music, she turned it into a mission. Now, as the founder of...

04.04.2025 6

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"Disrupt to Democratize": How This Former Art Teacher and Sports Marketer Founded a $75 Million Athlete Media Empire

PlayersTV, co-founded by Collin Castellaw and Deron Guidrey, is an athlete- and fan-owned media network redefining sports media. It has achieved a $75...

28.03.2025 4

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"Empathy Over Ego": Why the Women of gamma. Are The Key to Its Multi-Million Dollar Success

With a powerhouse team of female executives driving its success, gamma. is proving that empathy and emotional intelligence are the ultimate...

28.03.2025 20

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"You Have to Grow Up Fast": How This College Athlete Became a CEO Before Turning 18

18-year-old Boogie Fland signed his first NIL deal at 15, becoming New York's first high school athlete to secure a sponsorship. As he prepares for...

22.03.2025 3

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"I Wanted to Build Things Fans Could Enjoy": How Playmaker Turned Athlete Podcasts Into a $25 Million Media Machine

Playmaker transformed athlete-hosted podcasts into a $25 million media powerhouse by combining engaging video content and authentic talent. Playmaker...

14.03.2025 10

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