Athletes & Assets with Noah Lack

Former Olympian, Professional Soccer Player, Broadcaster, and Co-Founder of Kickoff Coffee Melissa Ortiz rejoins the podcast to chat about leveraging content to build a small brand. We give examples of companies leveraging founder-led content, different content styles that we’ve seen work, and stories of “karma” in entrepreneurship Melissa has experienced. The views and opinions expressed in this...

Villanova QB Tanner Maddocks is openly fundraising for his startup during the football season. This prompted Noah and guest co-host Josip Vrankic to discuss building startup while being a college athlete and raising money for it and whether it’s the right decision or not. Additionally, the fellas chat about another change in European athletes… The views and opinions expressed in this video are sol...

Professional Basketball Player Langston Galloway has spent years in the NBA and is currently overseas in Italy with the Trapani Sharks. As the co-founder of Ethics The Brand, Langston is one of the first players in history that created his OWN shoe that wears. Ethics is the first vegan-made shoe, and prides itself on sustainability in its manufacturing process. We chat about learning from Derrick...

Attorney, award winning filmmaker,  best selling author, and Co-Founder of GameUp Crystal McCrary joins the community to chat about building “The Amazon for Youth Basketball”. Crystal and her son, Orlando Magic Point Guard Cole Anthony, are building a marketplace that connects kids and their parents to the trainers, teams, and resources that fit their current skill level. That app has been in Beta...

Noah breaks down what certain NBA players are building/investing in, as the team has collected new data on where the league is building/investing in off of the court. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this vide...

Noah shares advice for founders on what NOT to do during a fundraise. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek professional guidance before making any business decisions....

Noah breaks down the Power Law and how it’s relevant across Venture Capital, Athletes, Podcasts, Movies, Books, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek profess...

We’ve collected large amounts of data over this past year and Noah breaks down what  Defensive Lineman are building and investing in off the field. We’ve come to the conclusion the Defensive End + Linebackers are the most fascinating position group in sports off the field in terms of business decisions. See why… The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals fea...

Colorado football is setting a new precedent with media. They have over 6 different popular YouTube channels documenting the same team from different angles. Noah breaks down the way they build their audience, and use it a case study for people to take notes of. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or...

Washington Wizards Forward Kyle Kuzma is heading into year 8 as one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA. The Flashy PF is known for his celebrity lifestyle, flashy outfits, and fun on social media. However, what you need to know about Kuz is his business portfolio. Kuz is an active angel investor in many companies such as Bezel, Lemon Perfect, and Surf, and advisor for Scrum Ventures, and mo...

Former Villanova Wildcat, Professional Basketball Player, and 2016 National Champion Kris Jenkins joins the community to chat about the Kris Jenkins initiative and NIL landscape today. We chat about college athletes becoming entrepreneurs earlier than ever, the craziest transfer portal stories, and what needs to change in today’s wild west of NIL. The views and opinions expressed in this video are...

Kayvon Thibadeux just set a fascinating precedent. Kayvon is going into year 3 with the New York Giants, but is now also an Venture Partner at The Collectiv, a Venture Capital firm investing at the intersection of sports, tech, and entertainment. at the In 5-7 years it will be commonplace to see active athletes advisors/partners in the majority of Real Estate and Venture Capital funds. Athletes ar...

Host/Professional Basketball Player Josip Vrankic leads this episode and picks Noah’s brain on his entrepreneurial journey The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek profes...

Former Raiders and Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman Lamarr Houston intimidated opponents on the field, but now he’s intimidating younger kids from trying to purchase alcohol. Lamarr is the Co-Founder of  Boxxtech.ai , an AI Powered Vending Machine that uses facial recognition and identity verification technology to sell alcohol/spirits. We chat about the technology, going through the Techstars acce...

Noah and guest co-host/Professional Basketball Player break down Colin Kaepernick’s polarizing new entrepreneurial endeavor, Lumi. Lumi is a platform that empowers creators by providing them with the tools needed to independently create, publish, and merchandise their stories both digitally and physically. Lumi is leveraging AI to make it easier to create things such as a comics, but the comic ind...

Professional Basketball Player Tarik Black had the privilege of being mentored by Kobe Bryant his 2nd year in the NBA, but more so around business. Combine that with a family history of property development and Tarik has become quite the real estate entrepreneur. Builtin Investments is a Commercial Real Estate and Investment Firm Co-Founded by Tarik, Ron Collins based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth...

Guest co-host and Professional Basketball Player Josip Vrankic joins Noah on the podcast to chat about what your favorite Olympians are building and investing outside of Paris! The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in...

Former Cornell & Arizona University Basketball Star and Professional Basketball Player, Stone Gettings, joins the pod to chat about his new startup Mira. Stone and team have raised ~$9million pre-launch to build a platform that rewards AI developers, leveraging Crypto. Tune in to see how Stone went from the highest levels of hoops to VC, Crypto, and eventually co-founding Mira! The views and o...

Is getting an MBA worth it? Noah is joined by friend, college roommate, professional basketball player, and guest co-host Josip Vrankic to chat about his MBA process, the harsh realities of playing overseas, as well as athletes in tech. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes &amp...

Alex Barrett is the definition of perseverance. Over 46 transactions have been totaled between him and the San Francisco 49ers that include being signed, cut, elevated, and more. And yet, the two time First Team All Mountain West selection at San Diego State just STAYS WITH IT, heading into year 8 with the 49ers. While Alex is incredibly committed to becoming a key piece on the roster, he’s manage...

NBA veteran Taurean Prince is spending his off season in the DFW area where he not only is gearing up for next season, but he is also gearing up for the next venture: Becoming a renowned Dog Breeder?! Taurean is the founder of Rare Soul Kennels, a Dallas-based Dog Breeding company that offers bred Cane Corso’s, Belgian Malinois, as well as “Bully XL’s”. We break down the JJ Redick hire, what it ta...

Thaddeus Young has carved out an incredible 17 year career being a reliable forward in the NBA. In 2018 Thaddeus leveraged his free time off the court to start Venture Capital firm Reform Ventures. Reform started in growth stage investing, and has since moved to a variety of stages. Reform has a portfolio that sports Billion Dollar companies Heliogen, AirBnb, Lime, DraftKings, and more. We chat ab...

Our first Athlete to Entrepreneur discussion series took place in San Francisco, CA alongside our friends at  Brex  and  Headline . We are offered our audience a chance to connect, learn, and enjoy a panel featuring the following athletes and their entrepreneurial journey” - Matt Ryan, Shooting Guard,  New Orleans Pelicans , Willow Lake Hedge Fund -  Matt Mooney ,  Aquila Basket Trento , and Co-Fo...

Will Blackmon is a 12 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and owner of Wine MVP. In this conversation, we talk about his role with Boston College, the NIL, becoming a wine sommelier, the training required, curating events, creating his own wine, and where he sees Wine MVP in the next few years. Oh, also.. he's doing all of this as a solopreneur! The views and opinions expressed in this vide...

Today's episode is a compilation of alpha from some of the top moments of the Athletes & Assets podcast. These 6 athletes explain what it's like to be an entrepreneur. From getting started, to lessons learned along the way, to building a community. Disclaimer: Athletes and Assets, Inc. accepts no liability for the content of this video, or for the consequences of any actions taken on t...