Kobe Bryant established himself as a burgeoning mogul before his death one year ago.
Here's a look back at Bryant's business legacy: latimes.com/business/story…
Here's a look back at Bryant's business legacy: latimes.com/business/story…
Brand development firm Kobe Inc., launched in 2014, made a $6-million investment in a sports drink company that was later valued at $200 million.
Through his production company, he became an author and an Academy Award-winning filmmaker. latimes.com/business/story…
Through his production company, he became an author and an Academy Award-winning filmmaker. latimes.com/business/story…
Shortly after finishing a basketball career that saw him earn an estimated $680 million in salary and endorsements, Bryant unveiled the venture capital firm Bryant Stibel & Co., which went on to invest in companies including Scopely and LegalZoom. latimes.com/business/story…
Bryant's business initiatives inspire present-day pro athletes eyeing their post-playing careers, said Eric Johnson, a former ESPN exec.
“Without a doubt, this generation of athletes is thinking more under those terms — they are businesspeople already." latimes.com/business/story…
“Without a doubt, this generation of athletes is thinking more under those terms — they are businesspeople already." latimes.com/business/story…
Now the Bryant empire continues without him.
One year after his death, Bryant’s companies have largely remained quiet, but his enterprises have not been dormant. latimes.com/business/story…
One year after his death, Bryant’s companies have largely remained quiet, but his enterprises have not been dormant. latimes.com/business/story…
A sports training venture with which Bryant partnered has been rebranded.
His production company— now headed by his widow, Vanessa — has continued to release projects.
A limited liability company bearing his name has filed for several trademarks. latimes.com/business/story…
His production company— now headed by his widow, Vanessa — has continued to release projects.
A limited liability company bearing his name has filed for several trademarks. latimes.com/business/story…
"[Bryant] was someone who had reached the pinnacle in one field and was never content or rested on his laurels,” remembers one student who met Bryant at a business forum on USC's campus.
“He’s had such a profound influence on me.” latimes.com/business/story…
“He’s had such a profound influence on me.” latimes.com/business/story…
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