The Visionaries Behind the Athlete Legacy Circle
At the core of the Athlete Legacy Circle is a team of founders and advisors united by a shared purpose: to help athletes build enduring legacies that extend far beyond their playing days. Our leaders bring together expertise from professional sports, family office and wealth management, education, entrepreneurship, and community-building to guide athletes on their journey from success to significance.
The Athlete Legacy Circle started with a simple but powerful idea: athletes deserve more than just applause when the game ends—they deserve a path forward. A few of us—former players, mentors, and advisors—started talking about the real challenges athletes face once their careers shift. We saw a gap between what athletes give and what they get back in long-term support. So we decided to build something better. What began as a small circle of trust has grown into a full platform focused on wealth, legacy, and leadership. We’re here to help athletes think bigger, build stronger, and leave a lasting mark—not just in the game, but in life.
Founding Team
Garrick Jones
Former NFL Player | Leadership Architect | Chief Athlete Ambassador
Garrick brings a deep commitment to athlete development, mentorship, and structural empowerment, grounded in his professional playing experience and ongoing advocacy.
Thomari Story-Harden
Former Dodgers Player | Educator | Coach | Community Advocate
Thomari bridges the worlds of education, athletics, and entrepreneurship to shape legacy strategies that are rooted in purpose and service.
Ricardo Bey
Entrepreneur | Mentor | Legacy Builder
Ricardo guides our approach to athlete transition, drawing from decades of experience in mentoring and business leadership.
Brinkley Skye
Investor | Mentor
Brinkley ensures every athlete’s journey is documented with authenticity and depth, leading narrative design and digital legacy curation.
Julia Valentine
Investor | Family Office Strategist
A pioneer in family office design and sustainable wealth, Julia leads our efforts to equip athletes with the financial tools and structures that honor their values and ensure
long-term impact with a focus on generational uplift.
Advisors
Hany K. Syed
Strategic Advisor | VC & PE Investor | Entrepreneurship Expert
A global leader in education, sports, media, and technology, Hany brings a wealth of experience in building secure, forward-looking systems that empower athletes to thrive across business, community, and digital platforms.
Charles Kim
Serial entrepreneur | Investor
Charles is on a mission to connect the world's most beloved celebrities with their Chinese fans.
Atul Prashar
VC Investor
Manages investments in companies focused on media, entertainment & sports projects.
Kyle Kane
Accomplished content creator | Executive Producer | TEDx speaker, partnership expert | award-winning entrepreneur.
Kyle’s latest venture, 180 South, ranked on the Inc. 500 list as the #13 Fastest Growing Company in America, and #24 in Global Marketing and Advertising. Kyle has crafted creative campaigns for some of the world’s premier artists & brands (Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Samsung, Universal, etc.) resulting in global market value of over $2B in sales.