A 12-WEEK ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TURNING ATHLETES INTO OWNERS
FROM IDEA TO A WINNING PITCH
The Victory Ventures accelerator program is specifically designed to help elite athletes like you fast-track your idea into a market-ready pitch. By leveraging world-class tools and partnering with renowned industry experts, we help you build a responsible venture for a lasting legacy.
If you’ve been sitting on an idea for a project but are not sure how to get there – the Victory Ventures Accelerator Program is for you.
BECOME AN ATHLETE-FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE
5 /5 stars would recommend Victory Ventures to other athletes & dancers
Victory Ventures’ 2025 Athlete-Founders. From left to right: Pascal McCarthy, Katrina Galas (working with Laura Stacey), Alli Carry, Manuella Widjaja (working with Jenny Casson), Dr Sasha Gollish, Sarahi Cardenas, Bianca Dancose-Giambattisto, Olivia Tworzyanski, Jamie Hutcheson
“It was so inspiring to be in the company of such accomplished athletes while not being one myself. The parallels between athletes' and artists' journeys are so much closer than anyone gives them credit for. ”
SARAHI CARDENAS, Athlete-founder in Residence in 2025 Cohort | Dance Artist | Former Pro Dancer | Co-Founder & Owner of The Fifth Dance
“Everyone involved in VV is truly pursuing something special and the programming supports every single one of us no matter where we are at in the process of creating our business venture. The resources, support and conversations really pushed me to think outside the box and see the LS7 Foundation from all different perspectives.”
LAURA STACEY, Athlete-founder in Residence in 2025 Cohort | Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist | Pro Hockey Player in PWHL | Founder of LS7 Foundation
Victory Ventures’ Inaugural Athlete-Founders. From left to right: Kristyn Carriere, Dakota Whyte, Alex Kopacz, Jill Moffat, France John
“Being a part of the Victory Ventures accelerator was the perfect landing place for me as a former athlete looking to build a solution for athletes. The accelerator's content was practical, hands-on, and highlighted the superpower that we have as athlete founders.”
DAKOTA WHYTE, Athlete-founder in Residence in Inaugural Cohort | Pro Basketball Player (retired) | Executive Director PS43 Foundation
“Whether it's this venture or the next, we all need the right tools to win and Delphine has gone above and beyond to provide all of these.”
ALEX KOPACZ, Athlete-founder in Residence in Inaugural Cohort | Olympic Gold Medalist | Co-founder & CTO of Step Sciences
WHY VICTORY VENTURES
ACCELERATION
12-weeks of structured learning & building to fast-track your shift from athlete to an impact-driven owner
EXPERTS
A faculty of sought-after business leaders, renowned speakers & panelists along with individual coaching to create your new venture using world-class proven tools
TAILOR-MADE
A program made for elite athletes like you - get the toolbox you need to succeed in the next stage of your journey
COMMUNITY
A supportive community of like-minded athletic peers
ACCELERATE YOUR IMPACT
AT VICTORY VENTURES, WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SPORTS AND MOVEMENT
When you work with us, you join us in our mission to empower athlete-founders to create meaningful ventures that contribute to societal and environmental well-being. Victory Ventures empowers athlete-led ventures like yours looking to make an impact on topics such as promoting health, gender equality, and climate action.
If you dream of a world where sports serve as a catalyst for impact & innovation and want to champion positive change, join us.
“No matter the shape of your venture, you need a strong financial model as backbone.”
Shelley Kuipers, Co-Founder at Movement51 | Co-CEO, General Partner at The51 | Faculty at Victory Ventures
“Channel your athletic prowess into entrepreneurial greatness. The same dedication, discipline, and focus that drove you to victory in the sporting arena can lead to success in new ventures. Harness your skills, reshape your focus, and get ready to conquer new horizons.”
Debbie Muir, Multiple Gold Medal Winning Olympic Coach | Co-founder of Great Traits | Speaker at Victory Ventures
“The world’s most beloved brands use a handful of tools to generate influence. You can apply those to amplify your impact.”
Manoj Raheja, Partner at SW&A | Faculty at Victory Ventures
