Ja’Kobe Tharp
No. 1 in the world. Holds the world record.
Founder
Athletepreneur and Athlete+.
I co-founded both businesses I help run today.
Founder
I co-founded both businesses I help run today.
Athletepreneur represents professional sprinters and hurdlers, and runs entrepreneurship and financial education programs for athletes. Representation covers sponsorships, contracts and brand partnerships.
No. 1 in the world. Holds the world record.
No. 3 in the world. Commonwealth Games medalist.
Seventh in the world. Carried Zimbabwe’s flag at Paris 2024.
Education programs
12 entrepreneurship workshops across three markets with the Basketball Africa League in 2025; BAL Advance: Next Play for former BAL and BAL4HER athletes, returning in 2026 as mentors; and a co-developed sports entrepreneurship course at Stephen F. Austin State University, rated positively by 95% of students.
Athlete+ is an NIL funding platform for college athletes.
Fans sign up for the Athlete+ debit card and earn cash back when they spend. A share of every purchase goes into their school’s NIL fund, which athletes receive through their own Athlete+ accounts.