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These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny’s—now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams

Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel, the cofounders of fintech company Esusu, quit their corporate jobs and exhausted their savings on the road to unicorn status.

Serena Williams To VCs: 'When You Invest in Women—The Returns Are There'

Serena Williams To VCs: 'When You Invest in Women—The Returns Are There'

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed entrepreneur-in-residence at Reckitt, the British consumer health company behind brands such as Lysol, Durex, and Enfamil.

Serena Williams' secret to success is about more than talent: You have to grind 'every day'

Serena Williams' secret to success is about more than talent: You have to grind 'every day'

The 43-year-old tennis icon says humility and perseverance are key to success, echoing other leaders like Brian Niccol, Steve Jobs, and Mark Cuban.

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Serena Williams partners with Reckitt to back founders

The tennis champion is taking her investing experience beyond her firm Serena Ventures.

Serena Williams' investment shows that Nigeria's technology sector is attractive – but things can be better

Nigeria is the leading African destination for foreign direct investments in technology startup businesses. Between 2015 and 2022, Nigerian technology startups have secured funding totalling just over US$2 billion. This is the highest amount of funding recorded by any country in Africa.

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Serena Williams' new focus could help diversify the venture capital game

When the tennis megastar announced her plans to retire from competition last week, she said her future will involve a renewed focus on a venture capital firm she quietly founded eight years ago.

What's Next for Serena Williams?

As Serena Williams prepares to step off the court after this year’s US Open tournament, tennis’ dominant player plans to devote more time to her other passion -- startup investing. The 40-year-old winner of 23 Grand Slam titles has backed early stage companies for nearly a decade. She was an…

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SI:AM | Serena Williams Is Retiring—But Not Immediately

SI:AM | Serena Williams Is Retiring—But Not Immediately

She says she wants to grow her family.

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Serena Williams backs British sports tech entrepreneur behind sports startup OpenSponshorship

Serena Williams backs British sports tech entrepreneur behind sports startup OpenSponshorship

Tennis star Serena Williams has made a seven-figure investment in a British entrepreneur’s sports tech business.

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