Smart Humans: The Champion Fund's Marques Colston

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"You run into a lot of traditional asset classes just kind of tucked and folded into sports." - Marques Colston

Topics of discussion

  • Marques Colston's transition from NFL to investing
  • The structure and opportunities of the Champion Fund
  • Emerging sports leagues and undervalued opportunities
  • The impact of media rights and valuation in sports
  • Predictions for the sports industry and economy

Marques Colston is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of The Champion Fund. Operator and executive with more than a decade of leadership across the NFL, emerging sports leagues, and private capital. Co-owner of three Arena Football League franchises. Advised Arena Football League on strategic partnerships with DraftKings, CBS, William Hill, and Facebook. Strategic Advisor to NFLPA One Team Collective and NFL Players Inc. Advised on $350M+ in client assets as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott (Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses). Co-Founder of Venture Playbook at Columbia Business School.

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