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Entrepreneurship: From Vision to Venture
Drawing on his real-world successes with venture investments into over 40 companies, ALEX RODRIGEUZ (A-Rod) explores the art and science of entrepreneurship, discovering how to turn bold ideas into sustainable ventures. Drawing on real-world successes from his business ventures across industries including sports, real estate, and media, this talk empowers attendees to embrace calculated risks, innovate fearlessly, and overcome obstacles with resilience. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders alike, this talk inspires audiences to build businesses that not only thrive but leave a lasting impact.
Self-Awareness: From Blind Spot to Superpower
ALEX RODRIGEUZ (A-Rod) gives a thought-provoking and engaging talk on how self-awareness is the ultimate key to unlocking personal and professional success. He talks about his personal moments of self-awareness, using sports as a metaphor for business, sharing what only he knows, such as what Derek Jeter told him in the World Series game before the last down. By identifying and addressing blind spots, Rodriguez demonstrates how individuals can transform challenges into opportunities to growth and equips audiences with the tools to cultivate emotional intelligence, foster stronger relationships, and leverage self-awareness as a superpower for achieving their goals. Ideal for teams and individuals seeking to elevate their performance and self-mastery, Rodriguez’s unforgettable event professes the ultimate art of the comeback.
Mastering the Pivot – The Only Move That Matters in Business and Beyond
’s journey from baseball superstar to business mogul is a powerful testament to the art of the pivot. Once celebrated as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball, A-Rod faced career setbacks, public scrutiny, and reinvention. Rather than retreating, he embraced transformation, applying the same discipline and strategy that made him a champion on the field to the world of business.
In this talk, we explore how Rodriguez exemplifies the Pivot Method—a structured, strategic approach to navigating change, as outlined in Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. Whether in sports, business, or personal growth, the key to lasting success is the ability to adapt, redefine, and seize new opportunities.
Key themes include:
Alex Rodriguez didn’t just pivot—he mastered the art of transformation. This session will inspire leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to rethink challenges as opportunities and make bold, strategic moves toward their next great chapter.
Mindset of a Champion: A Moderated Discussion and Q&A with Alex Rodriguez
ALEX RODRIGUEZ is more than just a baseball legend—he is a master of reinvention. From his rise as a teenage phenom to becoming one of the most successful athletes in Major League Baseball history, to his transformation into a savvy entrepreneur, media personality, and investor, A-Rod’s journey exemplifies what it means to pivot with purpose.
In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, Rodriguez shares never-before-heard insights from his life on and off the field, offering audiences a firsthand look at the mindset that fueled his success. From the pressure of performing under the brightest lights to the art of leadership in high-stakes environments, this discussion is packed with inspiring stories, invaluable life lessons, and practical takeaways.
Key Themes & Career Highlights:
The Making of a Champion – From Prodigy to MVP
Leadership & Teamwork – Thriving Under Pressure
Bouncing Back – Overcoming Setbacks & Reinventing Yourself
Mastering Your Craft – The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness
Life After Baseball – The Entrepreneurial Pivot
Takeaways for Success – Lessons from a Champion
Audience Engagement: A Candid Q&A with A-Rod
The conversation concludes with an interactive Q&A, where audience members can ask ALEX RODRIGUEZ about his experiences, business ventures, and insights into leadership, personal development, and sports.
Arod leaves audiences feeling empowered to embrace challenges, push their limits, and make the next move that matters most in their personal and professional lives.
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Mindset of a Champion: A Moderated Discussion and Q&A with Alex Rodriguez
ALEX RODRIGUEZ is more than just a baseball legend—he is a master of reinvention. From his rise as a teenage phenom to becoming one of the most successful athletes in Major League Baseball history, to his transformation into a savvy entrepreneur, media personality, and investor, A-Rod’s journey exemplifies what it means to pivot with purpose.
In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, Rodriguez shares never-before-heard insights from his life on and off the field, offering audiences a firsthand look at the mindset that fueled his success. From the pressure of performing under the brightest lights to the art of leadership in high-stakes environments, this discussion is packed with inspiring stories, invaluable life lessons, and practical takeaways:
The Making of a Champion – From Prodigy to MVP
Leadership & Teamwork – Thriving Under Pressure
Bouncing Back – Overcoming Setbacks & Reinventing Yourself
Mastering Your Craft – The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness
Life After Baseball – The Entrepreneurial Pivot
Takeaways for Success – Lessons from a Champion
After breaking into private equity and venture capital with his SPAC Slam Corp., Rodriguez is in demand for his high-impact presentations with groups such as Harvard Business School, Georgetown Law, Ernst & Young, Deloitte Consulting, Bank of America, Cigna, J.P. Morgan, and many more. Intuit said, “Powerful, poignant, persuasive… To say impressed in an understatement. Your expressive and raw discussion turned heads and changed mindsets. A remarkable feat… The surprise and delight of your talk had everyone on the edge of their seats. The question and answer session in particular where many of your themes and advice organically came forth proved to be invaluable.”
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) believes "The Pivot" is the only move that matters in business and beyond
ALEX RODRIGUEZ’s journey from baseball superstar to business mogul is a powerful testament to the art of the pivot. Once celebrated as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball, A-Rod faced career setbacks, public scrutiny, and reinvention. Rather than retreating, he embraced transformation, applying the same discipline and strategy that made him a champion on the field to the world of business.
In this talk, we explore how Rodriguez exemplifies the Pivot Method—a structured, strategic approach to navigating change, as outlined in Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. Whether in sports, business, or personal growth, the key to lasting success is the ability to adapt, redefine, and seize new opportunities.
Key themes include:
Alex Rodriguez didn’t just pivot—he mastered the art of transformation. This session will inspire leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to rethink challenges as opportunities and make bold, strategic moves toward their next great chapter.
Rodriguez has been in-demand with groups including the Advertising Specialty Institute, Harvard Business School, Georgetown Law, Ernst & Young, Deloitte Consulting, Bank of America, Cigna, J.P. Morgan, and more. Sharing his message of resilience and self-growth, from teaching himself financial management to building a business empire, Rodriguez gives a frank, inspiring message to each audience. The NDP Group, Inc. said "Alex, wow! You knocked it out of the park. You must do more public speaking engagements. You were beyond spectacular. There were so many takeaways. Thanks so much for sharing your personal story."
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp
Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across real estate, sports, and entertainment. While best known as one of the world’s greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), for more than 25 years, Alex leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses and enhancing the value of more than 30 companies in the A-Rod Corp portfolio.
Alex founded A-Rod Corp in 1995, purchasing a duplex apartment on the theory that investing his MLB earnings wisely would protect him from the kinds of financial struggles that afflict too many professional athletes. While he racked up extraordinary stats on the field (696 home runs and more grand slams than any other MLB player in history), Alex simultaneously assembled an impressive team at A-Rod Corp, bought apartment units across the southeastern U.S., and built a fully integrated real estate and development company. In 2020, Alex joined CGI Merchant Group's hotel investment fund to acquire and develop properties across North America and the Caribbean.
Following his success in real estate, Alex has invested in a variety of sectors where he has expertise. He looks for long-term opportunities to provide financial capital, work alongside founders and leadership, and amplify the growth of each company.
In addition to leading A-Rod Corp, Alex is CEO of Slam Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with Antara Capital Chairman Himanshu Gulati as equal partner.
In 2021, Alex joined the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx ownership group. In addition to his ownership role, Rodriguez serves as a strategic advisor to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and is an investor in Blue Crow Sports. In the same year, Alex formed A-Rod Media, a strategic pillar within the organization to house all media activity. A-Rod Media offers scalable, multimedia capabilities, including original content creation, compelling narrative storytelling, and audience engagement across all marketing platforms.
Alex is an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports. He has been a judge and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, mentored financially distressed ex-athletes on CNBC’s Back in the Game, and co-hosts the video series The Deal with Bloomberg Originals’ chief correspondent Jason Kelly, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends. Committed to creating opportunities for young people to succeed, Alex serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of America and is in the National Alumni Hall of Fame, and the Boards of Trustees of the University of Miami. His gifts to the University of Miami and Florida International University have provided scholarships to dozens of students. Alex resides in Miami with his daughters, Natasha and Ella.
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