Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

  • NBA Hall of Famer
  • Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises
  • Founder, Magic Johnson Foundation - Celebrating over 20 years of success.

NBA Hall of Famer and member of the original Dream Team, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has become one of the most powerful and respected African-American businessmen and philanthropists in the world. In 1991, he founded the Magic Johnson Foundation, which serves as a single-disease organization that works to raise funds for community-based organizations dealing with HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. Celebrating over 20 years of success, the Magic Johnson Foundation has become one of the most recognizable philanthropic organizations around the world.

Beyond his philanthropic work, Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity on the court into the business world. Johnson is the founder and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE), a global empire that is a catalyst for fostering community growth and economic empowerment through high-quality entertainment and products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse communities. MJE has a wide range of business endeavors ranging from sports ownership to food service and facility management, produces quality works in film, television and publishing, and represents the biggest names in media and entertainment. With his unique positioning as a businessman spanning multiple industries and generations, he aims to help companies expand and foster a positive impact domestically and globally.

During his athletic career, Johnson earned five NBA championship rings and led the Los Angeles Lakers to nine NBA finals. He has won three MVP awards and played in 12 NBA All-Star games. A member of the original Dream Team, he earned a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. As a speaker, Johnson inspired audiences with the real-life story of his remarkable rise, his philosophy for success, and empowering message on how to create the best possible future.

 



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Past Hosts Include:
  • Building Industry Association of Southern California
  • Caring for Others 5th Annual International Poverty Forum
  • FiveBelow
  • Traffic Sales and Profit Conference 2022
  • Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P.
  • National Apartment Association
  • Traffic & Conversion Summit 2021
Rave Reviews About Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as a Speaker
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson was a great cornerstone of our conference and he exceeded our expectations! The theme of our conference, 'Simply the Best' truly was appropriate. As the dust settles, there is no doubt that this was truly the best conference that the National Apartment Association has ever held. Having Magic Johnson as the Opening Keynote created such energy and excitement that it carried through the remainder of the conference. Our audience of nearly 2,000 loved him. He took questions from the audience, and there were so many varied questions that everyone left feeling they had received their very own piece of magic. In addition to being great in front of the crowd, Magic took a great deal of time to sign autographs and take pictures. We had many, many fans who engaged him in conversation and shared stories and he genuinely seemed to enjoy every minute.

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The Magic of Winning

From a 12-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers and winning an Olympic gold medal, to teaming up with Starbucks, Sony Theaters and TGI Friday's, Magic continues to enjoy tremendous success. He has redefined himself as a businessman committed to bringing local growth and financial empowerment ...

From a 12-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers and winning an Olympic gold medal, to teaming up with Starbucks, Sony Theaters and TGI Friday's, Magic continues to enjoy tremendous success. He has redefined himself as a businessman committed to bringing local growth and financial empowerment to urban and suburban neighborhoods by developing entertainment complexes, restaurants and retail centers. The key to his success? Knowing and servicing his customers.

The Magic of Caring for Others

Dedicated to empowering the underprivileged, Magic Johnson shares his vision for community-based organizations that address the educational, health, and social needs of children, young adults and inner-city communities throughout the nation. ...

Dedicated to empowering the underprivileged, Magic Johnson shares his vision for community-based organizations that address the educational, health, and social needs of children, young adults and inner-city communities throughout the nation.

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<p><strong>Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to expand his business acumen, with ventures in the metaverse and in tech that will power the future of hiring</strong></p>

Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to expand his business acumen, with ventures in the metaverse and in tech that will power the future of hiring

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world. Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE), and he continues to expand his influence through his many businesses that include: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, and SodexoMAGIC, a food service and facilities management company. The NBA Hall of Famer is constantly evolving and remaining relevant in the dynamic digital age by broadening his scope into infrastructure and technology. Through a joint-venture fund, Johnson is investing millions of dollars on infrastructure improvement across the United States.

In 2022, Johnson released his first non-fungible token project with Dapper Labs, leading the first ever successful Anthropology set in company history. He is currently expanding his business acumen into the metaverse, announcing his investment and ownership of a football and basketball team with SimWin Sports. He is also one of the leading investors in a number of minority-owned technology companies that include Uncharted Power, an award-winning power and data infrastructure technology company and Jopwell, a diversity and hiring recruiting platform. With his unique positioning as a businessman spanning multiple industries and generations, he aims to help companies expand and foster a positive impact domestically and globally.

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Biography

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). MJE provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities.

Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2023 when he became co-owner of the National Football League’s Washington Commanders. He also co-owns MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid. He continues to expand his influence through his many businesses that include: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, and SodexoMAGIC, a food service and facilities management company.

The Lansing native is constantly evolving and remaining relevant in a dynamic digital age by broadening his scope into infrastructure and technology. Through a joint-venture fund, Johnson is investing millions of dollars on infrastructure improvement across the United States.

The accomplishments and global impact of Earvin “Magic” Johnson are on display in They Call Me Magic, the only first-person account of Johnson’s life from childhood to business. The AppleTV+ project was the top selling documentary series per episode when released in 2022.

With his unique positioning as a businessman spanning multiple industries and generations, he aims to help companies expand and foster a positive impact domestically and globally.