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Jun 2023
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#167 The $400 Million Investment Fund Th...

Joe Pompliano
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Big League Advantage is an investment firm that provides athletes with cash payments in exchange for a percentage of future earnings. The company has raised over $400 million and signed deals with several big-name athletes, so today’s podcast breaks down everything you need to know about how their business works and why more than 500 athletes have agreed to these deals. Enjoy!

Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

 

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