Third in a series Part 1: Shaun Alexander's success is propelled by preparation and purpose Part 2: Shaun Alexander develops NFL players into impact investors Retired NFL player Shaun Alexander is an impact investor and entrepreneur. A first round draft pick for...

When Shawn Springs was selected third overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 National Football League Draft, the Ohio State All-American became the highest-drafted cornerback in league history. His 13-year career in the pros included 723 tackles, 33 interceptions, Pro Bowl...

Second in a series [Missed part one? Read: Shaun Alexander’s success is propelled by preparation and purpose] Former NFL player Shaun Alexander hit the ground running in his post retirement as a social entrepreneur. The 2005 National Football League MVP was readying...

First in a series Record-breaking athletes can wake up on Day 1 of retirement without a purpose. But not Shaun Alexander. The 2005 National Football League MVP had been preparing for years for the day his historic career on the field would...

Craig J. Lewis launched Gig Wage with a mission to offer a reliable, convenient way for 1099 workers to get paid. But in the process Craig has learned the power of what he coins “compounding interest.”  Craig describes how as a fintech...

In Part 1 of my interview with Santia Deck, we talked about athletes in the quickly changing world of women's sports, setting new records on the field and rising to prominence in business and social change. In the second round of our...

First of two parts Santia Deck is in no need of an introduction. When she signed a multimillion-dollar deal with the Women's Football League Association, she became the highest-paid woman in professional football history. Although, that's not the whole story when it...

Robert Redford and Xiye Bastida Three decades ago, the global community came together to protect Earth’s ozone layer from damaging chemicals. This effort, one of humanity’s greatest environmental achievements, offers a promising model for phasing out fossil fuels and remaining within planetary boundaries. NEW...

Abbey Higginbotham In sports, the line between athleticism and entrepreneurship is increasingly blurred, as evidenced by a growing number of soccer stars venturing into the investment realm. From Mario Götze‘s angel investments to Lionel Messi‘s venture into digital gaming platforms, these athletes make strategic...

Hello, Equities News community! My name is Santia Deck, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a contributor to this vibrant community of over 35,000 subscribers, and to share my journey as a woman professional athlete, entrepreneur, and vocal advocate...