AEI CONTENDER · RANK 51 · BASKETBALL

Yao Ming

Yao Family Wines / sports ownership

Basketball Hall of Famer and global Chinese sports icon.

74AEI SCORE
OUT OF 100

ENTREPRENEURIAL THESIS

“Use cross-border trust to build consumer brands and sports institutions.”

DISTINCTIVE EDGE

Cross-border authority

CAPITAL + OPERATING RELATIONSHIPS

Wine operators; Chinese sports leaders; global brands

BUSINESS, OWNERSHIP & INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

01

Founded Yao Family Wines in Napa Valley.

02

Acquired and operated the Shanghai Sharks before moving into basketball governance.

03

Built partnerships spanning China, the United States and global consumer markets.

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