In this episode of The Power Forward Pod, the team welcomes an incredible guest — a venture capitalist, private equity leader, mentor to athletes and entrepreneurs, and now a Shark on Shark Tank. From humble beginnings on the South Side of Chicago to launching a groundbreaking sports investment fund with Mark Cuban, his journey is all about resilience, reinvention, and redefining success.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How early struggles with money and opportunity fueled a mission to teach financial literacy and create generational wealth.

What really happens behind the scenes of Shark Tank — and how integrity drives every investment decision.

How the new “Sports 2.0” model is changing professional sports ownership and opening doors for innovative investors.