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He Worked with JAY-Z, Was an Olympian, and Now Runs a VC with Samyr Lainé, Founder of Freedom Trail Capital

29 Feb 2024

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Our guest today is Samyr Lainé, an Olympian, an amazing operator who worked with Jay-Z's, Will Smith and Jada Pickett Smith who is now the founder of Freedom Trail Capital.We discuss:• How he trained for the Olympics while being a full time law student• Working at Monumental Sports (owners of the Washington Capitals and Wizards)• Shifting towards the MLS• Getting the email that Jay-Z was looking for someone to help run his businesses• All of Jay-Z's businesses• His view on how brands can collaborate with talent• Why he left to work for Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's Westbrook• His thesis behind launching Freedom Trail CapitalThank you to our Partner –– Propeller IndustriesPropeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies.

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