Armani’s Influence
When Kobe was just 21 years old, he had the chance to meet famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani. When the two met, Armani gave Kobe life advice and shared how he started his massively successful company when he was 40 years old. Kobe was very inspired by the conversation, and after his retirement from the NBA he shifted his focus to building a business.
Armani’s Influence
His Business Ventures
In 2013, Kobe founded Bryant Stibel, a venture capital firm, alongside Jeff Stibel, founder of Web.com. The company invested in tech, data, and media companies, amassing assets worth of over $2 billion. In 2016, Kobe founded media company Ganity Studios, which focused on creative sports-based storytelling.
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His Business Ventures
