The partnership between JP Morgan Chase and Stephen Curry goes back to 2016. Fresh off his first title in the NBA, Curry was hit from all sides with endorsements, deals, and partnerships. Over the years, we have seen him in different roles – investor, partner, entrepreneur, and more. From being actively involved in his very own brand in sportswear to being a venture capitalist partner across different industries, ‘Chef Curry’ is just getting started in the business world.
And who better to educate other aspiring entrepreneurs and small-business owners in the Bay Area than their favorite point guard?
In what was a serious and yet fun catch-up, Allen “The Answer” Iverson and Kevin Hart joined Curry in the latest in JP Morgan Chase. Steph took to Instagram to share the interactive session they had in the Bay Area. This helped the Warriors superstar to “have a real & important conversation around financial wellness.”
Around 150 minority entrepreneurs and small-business owners attended the gathering organized by the $528 billion company. Undoubtedly, it was informative just as much as it was entertaining. After all, the group consisted of three men who fought tooth and nail and put everything on the line to show the world what they were capable of.
In this time and age, NBA players aren’t just satisfied with getting dividends out of endorsements and passive income. They are creating a legacy for themselves off the court. And they like to be actively involved in them, too. But their main focus remains basketball, at least for the active players like Stephen Curry.
So this would mean not having enough time to educate themself about financial literacy. And that’s where the importance of group effort comes in.
Curry understands when he has to “take the shot or give up the ball”
As mentioned above, Steph’s interests are not limited to a few. They range from philanthropic initiatives to more cutting-edge businesses. And he has no intention of stopping. But to take care of every single one of them on his own is not possible, even for someone like Stephen Curry. And that’s where his trust in his partners and relationships comes into play.
Co-founder and co-CEO, Erick Peyton of Unanimous Media, Curry’s Hollywood production company, says it best. “He’s a point guard on and off the court. A point guard is the captain on the floor, able to take the shots or give up the ball, and that’s exactly what Stephen’s ability is within the business,” Peyton described. (Credit: Tom Foster, Inc.com).
Another aspect that helps him be in the know is asking questions. Steph is not shy about being open about his lack of knowledge. It also helps him understand the workings of a certain workflow, product, or project they are working on. It doesn’t matter how long he takes; ultimately, Curry only goes forward until he is sure of that one point that had been nagging him.
And that is the main reason why his endeavors have seen such success. Knowledge does provide power!
Source: essentiallysports.com
