In this episode, we interview Lanny Smith, founder & CEO of Actively Black — a premium athleisure wear brand. Actively Black has been worn by President Obama, established brand partnerships with Marvel, Disney and the NBA, and outfitted Team Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In late 2024, Actively Black ran a successful community round on Wefunder, raising over a million dollars from 1,267 investors. In this episode, Lanny talks about why and how he raised capital on Wefunder, as well as his personal journey of extreme grit and perseverance, from NBA player to startup founder. To check out the Actively Black Wefunder page, visit: wefunder.com/activelyblack.
