Milken Institute 55d ago

Watch all 2026 Global Conference session replays: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-conference-2026/program Full Session Title: Still Competing, Still Winning: A Conversation with Tom Brady & Shaquille O'Neal They dominated their sports for decades. Now they’re writing new playbooks for business. Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal have built diversified empires that extend far beyond sport. Each has transformed their cultural relevancy into long-term enterprise value. Brady through his co-ownership of eMed and his collaborative relationship with Merrick Ventures Chairman and CEO Michael Ferro and O’Neal through his strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter. This conversation breaks down how discipline, team-building, and an obsession with winning translate from professional athletics to entrepreneurship, investing, and building lasting brands. Jim Gray Sportscaster, Fox, SiriusXM and Amazon Prime Tom Brady Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur Michael Ferro Chairman and CEO, Merrick Ventures, LLC Shaquille O'Neal NBA Hall of Famer; Host, "Inside the NBA"; Entrepreneur; Philanthropist Jamie Salter Chairman and CEO, Authentic Brands Group