How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking

May 16, 2026 11:54am PT How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking

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Serena Williams delivered a bold statement during a Q&A session about her work in venture capital at the Milken Institute conference.

“This part of my career is going to be much bigger than anything I’ve ever done before,” the tennis great said confidently from the stage at the Beverly Hilton hotel as she discussed her myriad investment ventures that flow through her Starfire banner.

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