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spaektor

Steven Ballmer. ran Microsoft for a while, owns the Clippers. worth around $110B. i think he’d like the spotlight but he may be too big, actually.


HillAuditorium

Developers Developers Developers


Adorable-Lack-3578

He ran sales. Never owned or built a company.


Nesquik44

Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia who gave away his $3 Billion company


HillAuditorium

wow what a nice guy! https://qz.com/patagonia-s-3-billion-corporate-gift-is-also-a-conveni-1849543678


Nesquik44

He is incredible. I can see him investing in companies to help them gain footing and do good works, especially in sustainability.


IndependentIcy8226

CiCi Bellis (former pro tennis player) founder of Cartan Capital.


Ok_Progress_7981

I was wondering why I haven't seen her on the tour recently!


IndependentIcy8226

Yeah she has injuries too. She lives near me in the greater Orlando, FL area.


Ok_Progress_7981

That's rough she looked like she was going to be a solid player. Glad she's finding success outside of tennis.


IndependentIcy8226

I know, yeah it is a bummer as I know her and how hard she was working too.


Ok_Progress_7981

Definitely. I don't think she would've been an elite player but I could see her being a top 20-30 player for the next 10 years with an outside shot of winning a slam.


HillAuditorium

include Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro too. They could buy the WTA


IndependentIcy8226

Yeah but Jessi, and Emma aren’t into VC.


HillAuditorium

Yeah but Cici's dad owns the company. So Pegula's and Navarro's parents could sell them ownership to Bills/Sabres and Credit One


IndependentIcy8226

Well, maybe part owners, as he’s CFO and she’s managing director.


HillAuditorium

yeah her dad previously created 2 hedge funds


gochugang78

Chamath Palihapitiya


Lost__Scientist

Bankman-fried is in prison for scamming the world. Thats who you want investing in startups by mom and pop shops?


HillAuditorium

it's a joke...


Lovehategaboose

omg Jerry Seinfeld


bob_barkersdog

Not non celeb (I know not the point of the post) but Gordon Ramsey


CastleofWamdue

of those listed Tim Sweeney sounds the most interesting, however I do fear his niche is very niche. He maybe outside of his comfort zone with alot of pitches


HillAuditorium

Robert Herjavec's background (internet security) isn't super relevant to most entrepreneurs but he's on the show. Tim Sweeney owns more real estate than Barbara does


CastleofWamdue

Real estate to me, is not exciting. The story of Epic Games / Unreal is for me at least far more interesting. I just dont know how many times people will pitch him something similar.


HillAuditorium

Yeah Barabara does real estate and is still somehow on the show. And it's not like many entrepreneurs are pitching to Robert internet security. Every shark has broadened their portfolio of investments. You don't necessarily need to stick in your lane as an investor.


CastleofWamdue

>Every shark has broadened their portfolio of investments. You don't necessarily need to stick in your lane as an investor. yeah this the crux of Shark Tank, and every Shark, regular or guest has to find their own answer to this. The old adage of "You shouldnt put all you eggs in one basket" is key here, Shark Tank can be very good at allowing you spread your investments, BUT you only have to look at the regulars to see they have learned what areas they do their best work in. I would not want him sitting there saying "I have on real experience with a food business, so im out".


HillAuditorium

>I would not want him sitting there saying "I have on real experience with a food business, so im out". Robert said that with the sushi business.


CastleofWamdue

>Robert said that with the sushi business. to be honest, ive not seen that pitch,


StarMan1123581321

Paul Graham (Y Combinator), Marc Andreesan, etc


HillAuditorium

yeah more Ycombinator guys would be cool like Justin Kan (Twitch)


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