But Williams isn’t just all about groundstrokes and backhands, she has stepped into the court of business and won numerous titles as well. A brilliant multi-tasker, she played tennis, finished her studies and operated businesses all at the same time, and hesitated to wait until her sports career was over. Today, Williams is considered to be one of the most powerful celebrity entrepreneurs and has several things up her sleeves when it comes to winning in the cutthroat world of business.
The multiple Grand Slam Champion and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist brought her feisty and competitive spirit into the world of business through her two companies, EleVen, a line of athletic clothing and accessories, and V-Starr Interiors, a residential and commercial interior designing firm. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and uses a hands-on approach on all of her enterprises. On top of that, Williams is also a co-owner of the Miami Dolphins and the author of her recently released, bestselling book, Come To Win, which discusses how the things she had learned from the sports industry, carry onto her life as a successful entrepreneur. The book, through her own experiences and lessons from notable people, provides valuable insights that assist aspiring and established entrepreneurs win in the ruthless world of business.
Indeed, Venus Williams is more than just a sports legend, but an entrepreneur who has shown the entire world how her winning spirit, confidence and drive took her far beyond her sports career.