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‘No Flats for You’ – Boss Serena Williams’ Quirky Command to Her Ventures Partner

Published 04/24/2022, 6:33 AM EDT

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Serena Williams, the American tennis ace, is a hit in tennis. She has engraved her name in 23 Grand Slams and has a record of holding the ranking of world no.1 for 319 consecutive weeks. Therefore, it is safe to say that her endeavors as a kid paid off.

However, her life isn’t all about tennis. After tackling her opponents on tennis courts, she now is going head-on against investment sharks. But Williams isn’t alone, as her partner Alison Stillman is always there to lean on.

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Serena Williams and Alison Stillman

Serena Williams is always on her toes when it comes to befriending people. So how could she miss out on her business partner, Alison Stillman? Williams shares a sisterly connection with Stillman. Thus, they often get involved in friendly banters and the most recent one is about shoes.

Alison took on Instagram to share why Serena insists on her wearing heels. She jokingly pointed out the height difference and wrote, “This is the reason Serena Williams requests I am always in heels.” To which the tennis legend replied, “No flats for you.”

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Alison is a Harvard Business School graduate is been sailing with Serena Ventures since 2018. She joined as a vice president of the company and now is a partner alongside Williams herself.

Recent Investments of Williams

Serena Williams is all set to take her investments to a whole new pedestal. She has utilized her time off the court wisely and has expanded her business multifold. Former world no.1 made a seven-figure investment in British sports venture. The company founded by Ishveen Jolly, helps athletes find sponsors.

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Further, she, along with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, invested a total of 20 million pounds and became the co-owner of the Chelsea football club. Besides that, Williams invested in Los angles based women’s football club called Angel City FC.

In addition to that, her Serena Ventures recently raised capital of 111 million dollars. The money will be used to invest in founders with diverse point of view.

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Mahima Verma is a Tennis writer for EssentiallySports. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai. A sports enthusiast, particularly Tennis since her childhood, Mahima believes that she is fortunate enough to witness the legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams play.
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Ranvijay Singh