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Building A Better Brand® is brought to you by Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony Triumph. This podcast show features the tips, tools, and stories of industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands a success.
From Triple Jump to Investor: Samyr Laine’s Path to Celebrity Branding, the Olympics, and Venture Capital
Building A Better Brand®
1 hour 2 minutes 40 seconds
9 months ago
From Triple Jump to Investor: Samyr Laine’s Path to Celebrity Branding, the Olympics, and Venture Capital
In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Samyr Laine, Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, to explore his extraordinary journey from Olympian to venture capitalist. From working with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith to Jay-Z, Samyr shares how he transitioned from representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics to leading major operations at Westbrook Entertainment and Roc Nation. We’ll discuss how he now leverages that expertise to back successful investments in the world of venture capital, including celebrity-owned brands like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum. We also delve into Samyr’s early days at Harvard, where he roomed with Mark Zuckerberg, and how his unique pre and post-college experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Get ready for invaluable lessons on the business of entertainment branding, the power of celebrity endorsements, and how entrepreneurs can leverage their experiences for major success.
Building A Better Brand®
Building A Better Brand® is brought to you by Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony Triumph. This podcast show features the tips, tools, and stories of industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands a success.
