#49: Thad Young - NBA Player, Founder Reform Ventures

The Profluence Pod 🌐

Jun 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 49

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Episode description

Thaddeus Young was drafted 12th in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech and has made $140 million playing for the 76ers, Timberwolves, Nets, Pacers, Bulls, Spurs, and Raptors.

Thad is a 17-year NBA veteran with a massive 300+ portfolio at Reform Ventures, his holding entity of mostly private companies and real estate.

One of the most underrated businessmen in the entire NBA, this was a great conversation on how Thaddeus Young is crushing it off the court.

Chapters:

(01:55) 17-year NBA career

(03:50) Preparing his kids for success on & off the court

(07:50) Massive contracts + new NBA media deal

(10:30) Post-retirement business plan

(14:30) Reform Ventures creation story

(20:00) Thad's investment criteria

(24:45) Best investments so far

(26:50) Ownership in pro teams

Thaddeus Young: