Sportsmen who turned Entrepreneurs
By siliconindia
Venus Williams
Venus Ebony Starr Williams, the professional tennis player has been ranked World No. 1 on three separate occasions. She has 43 career singles titles and leads active players on the WTA Tour.
In December 2007, she received her associate degree in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and joined a bachelor's degree in the school of business through an online program, at the Indiana University, Richmond. She us the CEO of 'V Starr Interiors' an interior design firm in Florida, and teamed with retailer Steve & Barry's to launch her own fashion line 'EleVen'. In 2009, she became part-owners of the Miami Dolphins, a professional American football team, along with her sister Serena Williams. Venus has co-written a book "Come to Win; on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession", which has been at fifth spot, on The New York Times', "Hardcover Advice" and "How To" bestseller list.