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Serena Williams pivots to VC, learning mentorship and leadership

Serena Williams is transitioning into venture capital with her firm Starfire Ventures, formerly Serena Ventures. She is actively learning mentorship skills and finding her own role models, including her husband Alexis Ohanian and Starfire Ventures partner Beth Ferreira. Williams aims to demonstrate the value of hard work and dedication to her daughters through her business endeavors, drawing parallels to her legendary tennis career. AI

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RANK_REASON Article discusses Serena Williams' career transition and leadership philosophy, including commentary on AI usage and potential IPOs, but does not announce a new product or research.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Diane Brady ·

    Serena Williams is finding new mentors in the VC chapter of her career—and is learning how to be one herself

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