AEI LEADER · RANK 19 · SKATEBOARDING

Tony Hawk

Birdhouse / 900 Films

The most influential competitive skateboarder of his generation.

84AEI SCORE
OUT OF 100

ENTREPRENEURIAL THESIS

“Own the category’s brands, content and cultural infrastructure while expanding participation.”

DISTINCTIVE EDGE

Category ownership + cultural trust

CAPITAL + OPERATING RELATIONSHIPS

Gaming publishers; media partners; skate operators

BUSINESS, OWNERSHIP & INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

01

Founded Birdhouse and built a durable skateboarding company.

02

Created licensing and video-game economics that extended his influence far beyond competition.

03

Expanded into media production, investing and category-building philanthropy.

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