Innovation America Innovation America Accelerating the growth of the GLOBAL entrepreneurial innovation economy
Founded by Rich Bendis

Bernhard Schroeder

When you think of Tony Hawk or Shaun White, do you think of them as entrepreneurs or do you recognize them as simply a “skater and snowboarder?” If so, it should surprise you to learn about the successful multi-million dollar companies built by these two action sports athletes. From products to clothing to video games and real estate, these two entrepreneurs have achieved a fair amount of success. They may have never intended to create businesses but they certainly seized the opportunity to create products or companies that leveraged their passions or interests.