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Tennis pays, but that doesn’t mean one should stop there. The tennis world witnesses journeys of legends who, besides being the best inside the courts, spread their excellence to other areas of life as well. Tennis legend Serena Williams, whose name is etched in tennis history, also showcases her skills in the financial arena. Her attitude of getting better at what she wants has taken Williams very far. As the tennis icon shared the secrets to her financial success, many had already opened their notepads.

Even after her retirement from a shining professional career, she hasn’t slowed down. She has shown her interest in various women’s sports alongside her husband, Alexis Ohanian. The legend, building a glorious name and a net worth of $300 Million, faced several challenges and learned countless lessons along the way. Recently, the 42-year-old tennis legend shared her invaluable advice on financial decisions, which was a big surprise yet insightful for the fans.

Serena Williams gives money lessons to the world

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Serena Williams, the tennis legend with an inspiring career, won 23 grand slam titles in all. Along with that, she also secured great victories in several other WTA tournaments as well. However, despite earning a massive $92 million in prize money and reaching a current net worth of $300 million, Serena’s journey to financial power came with a big share of ups and downs.

In an interview on the show ‘Kneading Dough’, Williams discussed her financial journey. She revealed several tales of her journey to financial stability, like when she received her first $1 million paycheck, she promptly deposited it in the bank. However, her financial responsibility wasn’t always as perfect.

“Since I was a teenager, I’ve made every financial decision in my life, and I’ve had to learn how to make good ones and how to make bad ones, and it helps you make better ones,” Williams wisely stated.

Serena Williams’ advice happened to be straightforward and relatable as it guided people to not be disheartened after making a financial blunder. Instead, it asked them to use it as a learning opportunity. A person’s growth never stops, and it speeds up if the person positively learns from even the negative experiences of life. Serena Williams has mastered the art of getting back up stronger after a fall. She now advises the world to do the same.

Serena Williams, not only a tennis sensation but also a financial role model, reminded people about the basic fact that success is not about avoiding mistakes but about embracing them and striving for better decisions in the future.

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Serena Williams’ journey in the venture world

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After withdrawing her focus out of the tennis world, Serena Williams set her sights on two crucial fronts: her family and her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. The big financial journey began in 2014, with attained a spark from a realization she had during a J.P. Morgan Chase conference. The legend who has always been a motivational figure for women, was shocked to come across the truth that less than 2% of venture capital funding was reaching women.

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Serena Ventures, being not just another venture capital firm is an initiative targeted to support. The website proudly states that 53% of the companies in their investment portfolio are founded by women, 47% have Black founders, and 12% have Latino founders. This commitment to supporting diversity wasn’t just presented in words. In March 2022, the firm announced a massive achievement of raising an impressive $111 million to continue supporting innovative startups and hitting another Grand Slam in the world of entrepreneurship. Serena Williams, a true champion both on and off the tennis court, has been great at financial success. Do you resonate with her advise? Do let us know through your comments!

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