Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a world-class tennis champion, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and former United Nations Goodwill Ambassador known not only for her athletic ability and winning mindset, but also for her tremendous off-court cultural impact and business savvy.

A five-time major champion, former world No. 1, and Olympic medalist who achieved the rare and illustrious feat of a career Grand Slam, Sharapova is considered one of the greatest competitors in tennis history thanks in large part to her unrelenting tenacity. She found commercial success through a variety of high-profile endorsement deals with luxury brands such as Nike, Porsche, Evian, and Tiffany, which helped bridge the worlds of tennis and fashion.

Sharapova’s signature steely mentality has seamlessly carried over from the court to the boardroom, where she has thrived as a founder, CEO, and entrepreneur. She has invested in and advised several well-known companies, including Sugargoop!, Bala Bangles, Tonal, Therabody, Public.com, MoonPay, and Cofertility. Sharapova also sits on the board of Moncler and is the wellness ambassador for Aman Hotels. Her aptitude for investing even led her to become one of the guest Sharks on ABC’s hit series, “Shark Tank.”

As an ascendant figure in the business world, Sharapova has discovered a passion for helping other high-achieving women unlock their own peak performance. The unwavering resolve that fuels her success in sports and entrepreneurship lends her unique credibility on the mental fortitude necessary to thrive in business and beyond.