🏟️🎙 The Super Bowl Champion Democratizing Sports Investing · Marques Colston, Founder of Champion Venture Partners | S2 E1

Marques Colston was one of my favorite players to watch growing up as a Saints fan, so getting him on the show was a full-circle moment.

We first crossed paths at a PAC event in Austin in 2024 and recorded this episode in April 2025. It was one of my favorite conversations of the year.

On that note — I’ll be at PAC Accelerate (March 30 - April 2) in Phoenix recording Under the Number on podcast row. If you’re going to be there, let’s connect.

-Brent

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I first connected with Marques when he spoke at a Pro Athlete Community (PAC) event that I attended in Austin, Texas in September 2024.

“The value chain of sports is becoming more valuable... anytime that [fans] have to swipe or come out of pocket, that’s a part of what we want access to.”

Colston put on 65 pounds during his first two years of college.

Marques Colston is a former NFL star best known for his legendary career with the New Orleans Saints, where he became the franchise’s all-time leading receiver and a Super Bowl champion. Before his NFL success, he excelled at Hofstra University as a standout wide receiver. In this episode, Marques discusses his journey from the gridiron to the business world, including his latest venture, Champion Venture Partners, a sports-centric holding company. We explore how he’s leveraging his experience to invest in and support innovative businesses. Tune in to hear how Marques continues to redefine success beyond the game.

Stay tuned and share this with someone who should be paying attention to where the Sports Economy is headed.

 If you’re building, investing, or advising within sports, media & entertainment — please reach out!

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– Brent