Guest: CJ Watson, Former NBA Player - Warriors, Nets, Bulls
Hosts: Matilda Sung, Sam Li
While most professional athletes are singularly known for their "sport," there are many athletes who possess a variety of other passions, interests, and strengths. Today, we talk with CJ Watson, former professional basketball player who not only excelled in his "sport" but found purpose in his investing, philanthropy and storybook writing. CJ leverages the platform he has built as a former pro athlete to enable him to pursue his other passions and make a name for himself outside of basketball. He is truly an example of a multi-sports athlete. Stay tune to this episode for a chance to win a signed and noted children's book authored by CJ himself.
In this episode, listeners will:
1. Learn about CJ's journey from childhood basketball to the NBA
2. Hear how CJ transitioned into investing and what some of his portfolio companies are and what he is excited about in venture capital
3. Giving back - CJ's work with the youth and his foundation's vision
4. CJ's writing career - bringing his personal and life stories into real life children's books
5. A passage from CJ's first children's book: "CJ's Big Dream"