Athletes & Assets with Noah Lack

Foresight is anticipating what might happen in the future. Sometimes athletes could use a little more of this. In this internal episode, we discuss ways Athletes can prepare for the next step in their career, and it doesn’t take much. From setting aside money in a special fund, to following the right Twitter accounts that teach you about Sales and Marketing, even if an athlete trains three times a...

Due to recent news surrounding Ja Morant and others, we felt it was a good time to stress having the right environment around you. We chat about different kinds of support systems for athletes, the key to getting value out of mentorship, as well as tricks to cultivate the desirable environment to make athletes successful long term.  @athletesandassets Linktree Episode Breakdown: 0:00- Intro 0:30-...

Prince Amukamara is a 9-year NFL Defensive back who won the 2012 Super Bowl with the New York Giants, in one of the best games in sports history. To many, that’s where his story shines the brightest. But we digress: his career is just beginning. Prince is now a licensed realtor in Arizona. He owns multiple AirBnb properties and teaches lessons learned about renting. He owns his own Fedex route. He...

Michael Chabala was a 9-year Major League Soccer professional, including two world championships with Houston Dynamo in ‘06 and ‘07. One of the Dynamo’s advantages during the championship run was the strength of their locker room. The culture and camaraderie alongside a couple ground rules is part of the foundation Mike uses now in business. Mike is the Founder/CEO of Sphere, a soccer-inspired fit...

Noah and Charlie keep this episode internal as there were many topics we got to cover. From mixtape culture, to not taking advantage of the college network as an athlete, to why professional athletes in the Bay Area have an unfair business advantage over others, we offer thoughts on many important topics athletes deal with in business. Conclusion: playing against 7 footers was difficult, excelling...

Zion Clark is a legendary American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer who was born without legs due to a rare disorder called Caudal regression syndrome. Zion has set multiple Guinness world records for his various athletics feats, is an inspirational speaker who’s appeared on Netflix, CNN, Forbes, Ellen, etc. and has done amazing work to uproot the broken foster car...

For the past two decades, Rich Medina has cemented his reputation as an elite DJ , one of few on the planet capable of taking audiences worldwide on a sonic journey through hip-hop, house, soul, afrobeat, funk, breaks and dance classics. But there is more than meets the eye. Rich was also all-ivy league forward for Cornell’s basketball team. Additionally, post-college Rich was brought up in the “m...

Lauryn Williams was the first American Women in history to win a Medal in the Summer and Winter Olympics. Lauryn turned pro at age 20, which at the time was daunting; she had to learn about managing her finances fast. Lauryn now helps young adults and professional athletes manage their complex financial needs at her financial advisory firm, Worth Winning. At Worth Winning Lauryn prioritizes meetin...

At 6’5 270 Ibs with speed and agility, Ben Gardner might be the most physically imposing investor in the world. The former Dallas Cowboy and San Diego Charger spent over 5 years as a Consumer and Business Development partner at legendary venture capital firm Andressen Horowitz, and is now a partner and head of portfolio success at Will Ventures. The Will Ventures team just raised another $150 Mill...

Scott was the CEO of GoDaddy during some of its most transformative times. GoDaddy has been a staple for small businesses looking to get their brands online. But as knowledgeable as Scott is on web hosting and online platform services, he might have even more to say on the NFL players that have been drafted out of the Ivy League. As a former free safety for Yale University, Scott’s lessons from th...

Anthony Tolliver is a well respected vet in the NBA, who's versatile skillset has brought value to every team he has played for. High flying blocks, dunks, and a smooth jumper has given AT a fruitful career for many fans to enjoy. But I wonder if many of AT fans know that he is a business man, who was an entrepreneur starting in HIGH SCHOOL. When he wasn't at HS or AAU practice, AT was r...

Let's be honest, you're probably on social media these days as much as you're productive at your day job. It just consumes our lives. Well if you're as creative and talented as Clifford Taylor IV, social media pays the bills. After playing basketball, but having zero football experience, Clifford walked-on as a tight end for the University of Florida's Football team. He leveraged his newfound plat...

Matt Ryan of the Boston Celtics sat down and talked about what he knows and doesn't know about certain aspects of business. No script, no pre-planned questions; I just wanted to see what Matt is thinking about outside of basketball. He is incredibly dedicated to the game and as a young NBA player, he still has a lot to prove. However, Matt is always thinking about the next step and where his impac...

Leslie Osborne-Lewis was a national champion at Santa Clara University, a veteran in the NWSL, and had 62 appearance for the USA Women' Soccer team including the World Cup in 2007. Her journey playing professional soccer gave her the skills and inspiration to not only become a commentator for Fox/CBS soccer events, but also develop into an entrepreneur. Leslie is the co-founder of Sweat Cosmetics,...

Sheldon Day is not your typical NFL Player. When he is not sacking NFL Quarterbacks, the 6 year NFL defensive tackle is probably in a meeting with his business partner and former Notre Dame standout wide receiver/teammate, Amir Carlisle, on the next big investment. Both Sheldon, Amir, along with Richard Sherman run The Players Company, which leverages the collective influence and purchasing power...

March Madness is the best time of the year (completely unbiased). That is why it is great to be joined by Rex Pflueger, who’s biggest play in his Notre Dame basketball career was his game winning put-back shot in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Stephen F. Austin University (2016). After enjoying his time in the Notre Dame spotlight, Rex played professionally in Europe for a year, a...

LaVonne Idlette, Oly, MBA, JD is an all around superstar. She ran 100 meter hurdles at the highest level with a 2014 1st place finish at the Ibero-American Championships, 3 World Championship appearances, and even a 2012 appearance at the London Olympics representing the Dominican Republic. In addition, LaVonne was the star of the show in The Amazing Race in 2020. But as she will tell you, LaVonne...

Jeff Moore is a man with eclectic interests. In one of the more fascinating episodes, the former Toledo Wide Receiver tells an intriguing story since his time on the field. After college Jeff moved from Michigan to California on a whim to amplify his music career. Up to date Jayem has had collaborations with notable producers such as Jeff Ellis (Frank Ocean) Jorge Hernandez, (G-Eazy, P-Lo), Dimitr...

Andrew Petcash is the definition of a self-starter. After playing for the Boston University Men’s Basketball team, Andrew decided he wanted to start a newsletter highlighting various aspects of sports, business, NIL, and marketing. Just under a year later, Andrew’s newsletter “The Petcash Post” has over 23k subscribers, who receive written articles from Andrew three times a week, along with a shor...

The Chandani twins are like no other. Playing Division III basketball at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute helped them prepare for a career bigger than any of their friends and family imagined. After making the transition from hoops, Akash and Krish have now developed an impeccable work ethic in both real estate and music. The twins by day help sell properties for the prominent Chandani group, a di...

The first in-person and last episode on Season 1 does not disappoint, as Henning Jolivet steals the show. Henning was one of the most talented goalkeepers in Santa Clara history before pivoting into Investment Banking with J.P. Morgan. In this light-hearted but action packed conversation, we dive into investment banking culture, chat about work culture in different geographies, give our two cents...

Ben Grosse is not your normal college senior. When he is not running the heptathlon, decathlon, or doing the high jump for UCONN's Men's Track and Field, Ben is investing in startups. Ben founded Hillside Ventures: The first student-run Venture Capital firm at UCONN that looks to write small checks for companies in the insurtech, edtech, and sustainability verticals. A rising talent amongst the in...

Kirby Porter is a former standout guard for Harvard University. Since she left the hardwood she has had experience working for the New England Patriots, Under Armour, and Pepsico, is currently a content creator, podcast founder/host, brand manager, author, named to the Front Office Sports 25 under 25 list, Sports Business Journal's 30 under 30 list, and is now the Director of Marketing at Will Ven...

Cynthia Ahr is a pioneer in many regards. After a basketball career playing with and against the likes of Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper, Cynthia Ahr introduced AAU basketball to Northern California in the 90s. The tenacity, leadership, and determination Cynthia developed playing the game now influences the way she runs her fast growing app Likeli . Likeli is a scheduling platform that checks av...

Professional athletes across many different sports seek financial advice from someone who is still playing a professional sport himself: Amobi Okugo. Amobi has been a veteran in the MLS and USL, and is currently playing for Austin Bold FC. A leader on the pitch who is a defender by trade, Amobi might have a bigger influence off the field. Amobi started A Frugal Athlete - helping athletes make, man...