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Global Conference 2026

Still Competing, Still Winning: A Conversation with Tom Brady and Shaquille O'Neal

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They dominated their sports for decades. Now they’re writing new playbooks for business. Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal have built diversified empires that extend far beyond sport. Each has transformed their cultural relevancy into long-term enterprise value. Brady through his co-ownership of eMed and his collaborative relationship with Merrick Ventures Chairman and CEO Michael Ferro and O’Neal through his strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter. This conversation breaks down how discipline, team-building, and an obsession with winning translate from professional athletics to entrepreneurship, investing, and building lasting brands.

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    Moderator

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    Jim Gray

    Sportscaster, Fox, SiriusXM and Amazon Prime

    Speakers

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    Tom Brady

    Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur
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    Michael Ferro

    Chairman and CEO, Merrick Ventures, LLC
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    Shaquille O'Neal

    NBA Hall of Famer; Host, "Inside the NBA"; Entrepreneur; Philanthropist
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    Jamie Salter

    Chairman and CEO, Authentic Brands Group