Rashaun Williams: From the South Side of Chicago to Shark Tank

In this segment of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie sit down with Rashaun Williams, a renowned venture capitalist and recurring guest on Shark Tank. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey from growing up in poverty on the south side of Chicago to becoming a financial literacy advocate and a part-owner of a major professional sports franchise. Discover the billion-dollar tech company that other famous investors originally passed on, as well as the heartbreak of the iconic home-sharing app he completely missed out on. Plus, find out how to avoid the trap of "doom spending," learn the absolute most important mathematical question to ask about your personal finances, and uncover the two crucial traits every investor looks for in a successful business pitch. This is from the Best of The Morning X vault. THE END, Entertainment News Daily, originates on The Morning X with Barnes and Crash. Listen live weekdays from 6–10 AM Eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 FM in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or via the 99X Freeloader app. All live show content is available hours after broadcast. The Morning X has been a staple since 1994, founded by Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy. Please review and subscribe to THE END... Entertainment News Daily, available on your favorite podcast platform. Get exclusive Morning X video interviews, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes footage on all platforms at TheMorningX.com. Join The Morning X Quiz Showdown every Thursday at 9:05 AM ET for your chance to win $1000. Sign up at GetInTheRing.com. Executive Producer: Steve BarnesHosts: Steve Barnes, Crash ClarkAssociate Producer: Leslie Tillery FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under fair use for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research as protected by U.S. copyright law. For concerns, please contact [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.