Athletpreneurs

Academy

The Athletepreneurs Academy is the beginning of a global community and learning space for current and former pro athletes who are ready to step into entrepreneurship—with confidence, clarity, and real support.

From Athlete to Entrepreneur – Win Beyond the Game

The Athletepreneurs Academy is the beginning of a global community and learning space for current and former pro athletes who are ready to step into entrepreneurship—with confidence, clarity, and real support.

Athletepreneurs Academy – From Athlete to Entrepreneur

The Athletepreneurs Academy began in Estonia as a new movement that was created for current and former professional athletes who are ready to confidently transition into entrepreneurship and is now growing into a global community that connects ambitious athletes and experts worldwide.

Founded by Kerdu Lenear — former professional basketball player, athlete transition coach, and MBA graduate — the Academy was born from her own journey of rebuilding identity and purpose after sport.

Inside, you’ll get:

  • Expert-led trainings in business, mindset, and personal branding

  • Mentorship from athletes and leading professionals across industries

  • Access to a growing international network of like-minded athletes

  • The clarity, confidence, and tools to build your next chapter beyond sport

You don’t need a business degree, just the same mindset and commitment that made you excel in the game.
This is where athletes evolve into entrepreneurs and truly win beyond the game.

You’ll go from feeling lost after sport to knowing exactly how to use your discipline, mindset, and drive to build a business or brand that reflects who you are now.

The Athletepreneurs Academy helps athletes transition smoothly into business. Built on Kerdu’s own journey, it proves that you don’t need an MBA to start. Only direction, belief, and practical tools to turn your inner drive into something meaningful.

Just like you once learned to dribble, shoot, and compete—you can now learn to build, lead, and grow. Inside the Academy, you’ll sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset, gain real business skills, and connect with mentors who’ve already made the transition.

You’re not doing this alone. The Athletepreneurs Academy is a community of high performers—current and former pro athletes—learning, growing, and creating impact together. Because your next game deserves a powerful team, too.

Inside, you’ll get expert guidance, practical tools, and connection with like-minded athletes on the same path.

Our schedule

upcoming trainings and events 2025

Oct. 30

A hands-on introduction to ChatGPT for professional athletes starting or growing their business.
Learn how to:

  • use ChatGPT as your digital assistant;

  • write engaging posts, emails, and business content faster;

  • create your own personalized agent to support daily tasks.

Discover how AI can become your teammate beyond the game.

Nov. 24

In-person & Online Training

This training — led by Jesper Parve — teaches pro athletes how to start building a personal brand while you’re still on top.

Jesper brings his own experience of transitioning from professional basketball player to public figure and entrepreneur, sharing real-life lessons on how to define your story, showcase your strengths, and build an authentic presence that opens doors beyond your sport.

Building your personal brand early gives you options. It creates trust, visibility, and connection that make the transition into entrepreneurship smoother and more natural when the time comes. Your brand becomes the bridge from athlete to entrepreneur.

Dec. 2025

Online

Free Webinar: Inside the Athletepreneurs Movement

Join the founding members of the Athletepreneurs Academy for an exclusive conversation about how athletes can win beyond the game. Learn what the movement is about, why it’s growing globally, and how it helps current and former pro athletes turn their discipline, drive, and mindset into entrepreneurial success.

Discover real stories, practical insights, and the next steps to build your personal brand, business, or new career—while staying true to your athlete identity.

Our Athletpreneurs

our founding members

The founder and five founding members of Athletepreneurs Academy are visionary athletes and leaders who believe in this movement because they’ve lived it.

Having already completed the first trainings, each one has been part of shaping, testing, and refining the experience from the inside. 

More than participants, they are the foundation builders of a global movement, showing that when an athlete’s career evolves, the game doesn’t end. It simply transforms into something greater.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reach out to us! We’re here to help you take the next step from athlete to entrepreneur.

It’s for current and former professional athletes who want to transition into entrepreneurship, create their own brand, or explore what’s next after sport—with a structured roadmap and a supportive team.

Not at all. The Academy is designed to guide you step by step—from your athlete mindset to entrepreneurial success. You don’t need a business degree, just the same drive and discipline you used to reach the top in sports.

You’ll get access to mindset coaching, business fundamentals, and personal branding tools—plus real-world mentorship from athletes-turned-entrepreneurs and other top experts in their fields. You’ll also gain access to a powerful international network, where collaboration, growth, and new opportunities happen through real connections and shared ambition.

Athlete Transition Coach | Founder: Mindset Fitness & Athletepreneurs | Neuroencoding Specialist | Keynote Speaker | Brainz Magazine Contributor | Helping pro athletes master identity & confidence

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