Athletepreneur
Empowering athletes to thrive in business,finance, and entrepreneurship.
Co-founded by Brian Dzingai, Athletepreneuris built on the belief that athletes can excel far beyond the playing field by educating, empowering, and inspiring athletes to achieve financial wellness, entrepreneurial success, and venture capital acumen.
Our mission is to foster connections that transcend sports, linking startup founders, business leaders, investors, and athletes in a dynamic network of opportunity and growth. My journey from a professional athletic career to co-founding ventures like Athletepreneur has shown me the immense potential athletes have when they are equipped with the right tools.
Athletepreneur exists to guide athletes through the complex worlds of business, finance, and venture capital. By offering educational opportunities, strategic connections, and hands-on support, we empower athletes to transition into roles as founders, investors, and advisors. Through initiatives like our workshops and exclusive networking events, athletes gain access to industry experts, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs who help shape their paths to success.
Athlete Plus
Athlete Plus is a first-of-its-kind sports fintech platform co-founded with Mike Fingado. The platform is edefining fan engagement by offering exclusive financial products that empower athletes and reward fandom. From round-up debit cards to NIL-powered loyalty programs, Athlete Plus bridges the gap between sports, tech, and impact—helping athletes monetize their name, image, and likeness while giving fans a direct way to support the athletes and teams they love
Athlete Plus was built to to meet a real need: how can everyday fans participate in the NIL era in a way that’s meaningful, accessible, and rewarding? Through our innovative round-up debit card and smart financial tools, fans can round up purchases to support athletes, gain access to exclusive perks, and become part of a new kind of loyalty ecosystem—one that’s as passionate and purpose-driven as the sports we love.
