Shaquille O'Neal
Full Name: Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal
Born: March 06, 1976, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Occupation: Businessperson Professional Athletes
Job: Founder & Chairman
Works for: Big Chicken
Primary Industry: Restaurants, Venture Capital
Nationality: American
Residence: Windermere, Florida
Net Worth: ( ): ~ USD $0.40 Billion.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal is a former NBA star who has successfully transitioned into a businessman and entrepreneur. He has invested in various ventures, such as restaurants, fitness centers, esports, media, and education. He is also a brand ambassador for several companies, such as Papa John's, Icy Hot, and The General. He was an early investor in tech giants Google and Apple.
Mr. O'Neal has a net worth of over $400 million and is one of the most influential and respected figures in the business world. He is known for his charisma, humor, and generosity, as well as his passion for innovation and social impact.
In an interview with CNBC, Shaq shared his formula for successful investing. He said that he looks for companies that have a good product, good management, and a good marketing strategy. He also said that he likes to invest in things that he is passionate about, such as sports and entertainment.
Mr. O'Neal owns or invests in various ventures, such as:
- Five Guys, a burger chain with over 1,500 locations
- Owns 17 Auntie Anne’s, a franchised chain of pretzel shops
- His Krispy Kreme franchise, is favorite investment, because he loves donuts
- 24 Hour Fitness, a fitness center franchise with over 400 clubs
- NRG Esports, a professional gaming organization with teams in League of Legends, Fortnite, and more
- Shaq Fu Radio, an online radio station that features music, comedy, and interviews
- Overtime, a sports media platform that covers high school and college athletes
- Loyalty Rewards, an online education platform that offers courses on entrepreneurship, finance, and personal development
- Five Guys, a burger chain with over 1,500 locations
- Owns 17 Auntie Anne’s, a franchised chain of pretzel shops
- His Krispy Kreme franchise, is favorite investment, because he loves donuts
- 24 Hour Fitness, a fitness center franchise with over 400 clubs
- Big Chicken Restaurant
- NRG Esports, a professional gaming organization with teams in League of Legends, Fortnite, and more
- Shaq Fu Radio, an online radio station that features music, comedy, and interviews
- Overtime, a sports media platform that covers high school and college athletes
- Loyalty Rewards, an online education platform that offers courses on entrepreneurship, finance, and personal development
- Lyft
- JCPenney
- Gold Bond
- Icy Hot
- The General Insurance
- Forever 21
- Reebok
- Barneys New York
- Aeropostale
- Papa John's
- Ring
- Vitaminwater
- Pepsi
- Apple
- Sacramento Kings
- CityPlex12 Movie Theater
- eSports
- Spyder
- Tapout
Mr. O'Neal has a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Louisiana State University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, an Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctor of Education degree in Human Resource Development from Barry University. He is one of the few NBA players to have a doctoral degree.
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