The Post Game Podcast #75 Rashad Campbell: Advance NIL, Private Equity in Sports & Financial Freedom for Athletes
Rashad Campbell is a former Cornell University football player, entrepreneur, and partner / COO of Advance NIL. He unpacks his journey from playing football in the Ivy League to private equity and athlete advocacy.
We discuss how Rashad’s curiosity, relationship-building, and financial mindset helped him thrive after football, and what today’s athletes should understand about money, NIL, and long-term wellness.
Whether you're an athlete, investor, or curious about the future of college sports, Rashad drops a ton of knowledge you might like to hear.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Why your network matters more than your school
- Lessons from private equity, finance, and athlete identity
- The explosive rise of NIL and its real implications
- Financial literacy 101 for student-athletes
- Capitalism, community, and the business of sports
- How to align your passions with your profession
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Rashad Campbell
3:25 – Ivy League’s place in the NIL era
6:10 – Why Cornell?
9:40 – His brother Ibrahim Campbell’s experience with financial advisors
12:10 – Fascination with outliers
14:40 – How to intentionally maintain relationships
17:40 – Growing up in a big family
19:10 – Aligning financial education with sports
21:10 – $2B+ to be paid to college athletes annually
23:10 – “Money makes you more of who you are”
26:10 – The biggest challenge in college sports
28:10 – Private Equity’s friction with college athletics
30:40 – Is collective bargaining the answer?
33:10 – Financial wellness tips for athletes
35:10 – The truth about interest on depreciating assets
36:25 – Understanding taxes as an athlete
39:40 – The importance of saving for what’s next
41:10 – The reverse earning curve and life after sports
42:40 – How athletes can seize opportunities while still playing
44:40 – Curiosity + passion = power
46:40 – Where to find Rashad
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