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As the world knows, Serena Williams is more than a record-smashing, boundary-breaking tennis champion. Serena has overcome insurmountable odds to win a staggering 23 career Grand Slams, making her one of the greatest athletes in history. Her remarkable tennis achievements, combined with her off-court success in business and fashion, make her one of the most recognizable icons in the world and a powerful voice for women and mothers.

Serena’s lifelong passion for design led her to fashion school, which she attended between winning Grand Slams. In 2018, she launched her clothing line, S by Serena, designed to empower people to look and feel their absolute best.

Focused on investing in companies that embrace diverse leadership and opportunity, Serena is effecting change in the financial investments sector with her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, taking 14 startups to unicorn status.

Serena’s influence extends to the media and entertainment worlds, where she has flexed her star power with roles in movies, series, music videos, and more. Her award-winning docuseries, Being Serena, continues to inspire people around the world. Her many world-changing endeavors, including the BirthFUND health initiative, prove her boundless drive to create positive change. Serena displays the ability to achieve anything she sets her mind to.

A true visionary, Serena’s strategic thinking, champion mindset, and transformative perseverance are palpable, lighting up the room. Among her countless accolades are the winner of the NAACP Image Award, the People’s Choice Game Changer Award, the Associated Press’s Female Athlete of the Decade, and the Independent’s Woman of the Decade. Serena has also been named to TIME’s “Most Influential Women of the Past Century” list as well as Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” and “America’s Richest Self-Made Women.” Serena has inspired audiences live at LinkedIn, Adobe, Salesforce, and more.