Jelani Jenkins is a former professional football player and the CEO of Postseason, an ed tech platform that provides educational content and support for elite athletes transitioning out of sports.

Jelani was a 5-star #10 overall recruit coming out of the 2009 high school class before choosing the University of Florida. The Miami Dolphins drafted Jelani in the 4th round of the 2013 draft and he played 5 seasons in the NFL.

Summary: Jelani Jenkins discusses the inspiration behind creating Postseason, an ed tech platform that supports elite athletes in their transition out of sports. He shares his own challenges in transitioning out of football and how he realized the need for a support system for athletes going through similar experiences. Jenkins emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and competition in helping athletes have a seamless transition into the real world. He also talks about the importance of authenticity and using social media to express one's passions. Jenkins reflects on moments of self-doubt and the importance of seeking mentorship and advice.

Timestamp Summary:

[0:04:40]Description of Postseason's services

[0:10:51]Building the Postseason team

[0:20:10]Importance of lifelong learning and being coachable

[0:22:33]Commonalities between being a great athlete and a great business person

[0:39:46]Importance of branding and social media for athletes

[0:47:36]Authenticity and challenges faced by Athletes

[0:51:28]Passion for serving athletes and finding solutions

[0:52:14] Q&A

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