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BILLIE JEAN KING: Founder of Billie Jean King Enterprises.
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Inc. . Apr2024, Vol. 46 Issue 2, p47-49. 3p. 2 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Billie Jean King, the tennis icon known for her victory in the Battle of the Sexes, has long been involved in the business side of tennis. She co-owned several tennis tournaments in her 20s and fought for equal pay for women in the sport. King, along with her wife Ilana Kloss, now runs Billie Jean King Enterprises, an investment and consulting firm that supports women's sports. They have invested in various sports and startups, including Naomi Osaka's skin care line and the media company Just Women's Sports. King's pioneering efforts and continued relevance have made her a mentor and inspiration to many. The business of women's sports is growing, with global revenue expected to surpass $1 billion in 2024. King and Kloss are committed to investing in women's sports and helping them gain media exposure to increase their earnings. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01628968
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Inc.
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 176287822