Brendon Ayanbadejo
InvestorInvestor at Next Legacy Partners
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former NFL player and Super Bowl XLVII champion who transitioned to entrepreneurship and investing following his retirement in 2013. He serves as an Area Developer for KidStrong and previously helped establish Orangetheory Fitness locations across multiple states and international markets as a founding partner of West Coast Fitness, overseeing a portfolio exceeding 55 locations. His investment interests span health technology, fintech, and clean energy, with positions in companies including Pathwater, Impossible Foods, and Hyperice, and he holds an MBA from The George Washington University.
Experience
- KidStrongKidstrong Area Developercurrent2021 — presentBay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County
- LGBT & Civil Rights AdvocateSpeaker/Public Advocatecurrent2009 — present
- Next Play CapitalLimited Partnercurrent2016 — present
- Orangetheory Fitness / West Coast fitnessLimited Partner2013 — 2023Bay Area CA, Los Angeles County, Sacramento, Bakersfield, Cincinnati, Melbourne AUS
- TonalCoach2021 — 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Fox SportsFOXSports.com (Writer) / FOX Football Daily (Analyst)2013 — 2015Greater Los Angeles Area
- Baltimore RavensProfessional Athlete2008 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland Area
- Chicago BearsProfessional Athlete2005 — 2008Chicago, IL
- Miami DolphinsProfessional Athlete2003 — 2005Miami, FL
Skills & more
Facebook37Sports Management95Sports Marketing99Sports99Athletics86Football54Sponsorship99Athletic Training38Strength Training37Sports Nutrition23Fitness Training29Social Media93
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Public RelationsMedia RelationsPublic SpeakingSports WritingEntertainmentScoutingNFLSports CoachingSocial NetworkingBaseballSponsorship SalesLeadershipLanguages Spanish
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-) — American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
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Colleagues at Next Legacy Partners
Alan Marty
Investor at Next Legacy Partners
Amber Puebla
Sr. Experience Manager at Next Legacy Partners
Ben Choi
Managing Partner at Next Legacy Partners
Bradley Fishman
Managing Partner & General Partner at Manhattan Venture Partners
Caleagh Creech
Principal at Next Legacy Partners
Caleagh Creech
Investor at NEXT PLAY CAPITAL
Chris Cassidy
NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
Chris Doppman
Head of Investor Relations at Next Legacy Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brendon Ayanbadejo?
- Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former NFL player and Super Bowl XLVII champion who transitioned to entrepreneurship and investing following his retirement in 2013. He serves as an Area Developer for KidStrong and previously helped establish Orangetheory Fitness locations across multiple states and international markets as a founding partner of West Coast Fitness, overseeing a portfolio exceeding 55 locations. His investment interests span health technology, fintech, and clean energy, with positions in companies including Pathwater, Impossible Foods, and Hyperice, and he holds an MBA from The George Washington University.
- Where does Brendon Ayanbadejo work?
- Brendon Ayanbadejo is at Next Legacy Partners.
- What check size does Brendon Ayanbadejo write?
- Brendon Ayanbadejo typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Brendon Ayanbadejo go to school?
- Brendon Ayanbadejo studied at UCLA (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History); The George Washington University School of Business (Master's degree, Business Administration and Management); Santa Cruz High School (Master of Social Work (MSW), Sports Communication).
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Also attended UCLA833
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Also attended The George Washington University School of Business74
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Also attended Santa Cruz High School3
Shared employers
Also worked at KidStrong1
Also worked at Tonal13
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