Rashaun Williams

In this candid conversation, Rashaun Williams shares his journey from enduring eviction notices, power outages, and neighborhood violence on Chicago’s South Side to becoming a successful venture capitalist with over 170 investments, including backing companies like Robinhood and Coinbase, and becoming a limited partner in the Atlanta Falcons.

Rashaun explains how these early hardships fueled his determination to succeed and how he uses investing as a tool to create generational wealth and empower underserved communities. He offers actionable insights on financial literacy, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

This session is perfect for audiences ready to learn how to build wealth with purpose, overcome challenges, and invest smarter—whether in business, community, or themselves.

Ready to be inspired? Then, join Rashaun Williams as he shares his journey from the challenging streets of Chicago, where extreme poverty ruled the day, to the world of high finance,  venture capitalism and as an Atlanta Falcons limited partner. But this isn’t just any rags-to-riches story. Rashaun has a huge heart and passion for community empowerment and financial literacy and has turned his success into helping others along the way. In this talk, he will inspire you to harness your own struggles and motivate you to take that next step toward your goals, as well as show you how you can use manifestation to achieve the impossible. Through his passionate words, you will discover that setbacks can become the foundation of future successes and that every challenge can spur personal growth for yourself and others. 

You will learn how to:

• Overcome adversity using the five key concepts of life that helped Rashaun.
• Be financially smarter.
• Become self-empowered.

Over the last three decades, Rashaun Williams has advised some of the top professional athletes in the U.S. and has learned what makes these incredible men and women the country’s highest performers. In this transformative keynote, Rashaun will unpack the secrets he has learned to reach your highest potential, which are applicable to anyone who wants to become a top performer and succeed in whatever they do. 

You will learn how to:

• Focus like a pro and block out all distractions—myopic focus.
• Be on the cutting edge by working out mentally and professionally.
• Stay competitive in every endeavor.
• Push what is inside you—breaking barriers and win.

When it comes to business, Rashaun Williams knows his business. An entrepreneur at heart, he has successfully invested in more than 170 companies, as well as running his own firm-Value Investment Group. He is also well known as a guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, a limited partner of the Atlanta Falcons and a financial literacy advocate. In this talk, Rashaun breaks down what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, break barriers, and the best ways to grow your business. He offers insights into how to identify opportunities in unexpected places, overcome obstacles with resilience and cultivate a mindset geared toward innovation. 

You will learn:

• How Rashaun did it!
• How to scale and raise money for your business.
• How to turn earned income into passive income.
• The five steps to setting up your family office for wealth planning.
• How to become the general manager of your own finances.
• The power of partnerships.

From high-stake investors and financial advisors to CEOs and business owners to parents, college students, and kids, financial management is essential for success. And in this talk, no matter what stage or profession you are at in life, Rashaun Williams can give you tips and the advice you need to succeed. 

Rashaun customizes his content for specific audiences, including:

• Corporations/Business Executives: Learn how to evaluate investment opportunities effectively and make informed financial decisions that align with your business goals.
• Financial Advisors: Discover how to attract top-tier clientele, optimize investments, and maximize profitability.
• Entrepreneurs/Business Owners: Get an insider’s perspective on navigating the complexities of business finance to optimizing investments and maximizing profitability.
• College Students: Take ownership of your financial future and make informed choices that pave the way for economic success.
• K-12 Students: Learn how to create a simple budget to keep track of your allowance or money you earn. It is easier than you think!