Alumni Pros Launches to Help Athletes Leverage, Monetize Intellectual Property News provided by Share this article Share this article HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An athlete's value accrues from the moment they begin playing a sport, and "Player Intellectual Property" (PIP) drives a significant portion of their revenue potential in the larger marketplace. To ensure fair and reasonable monetary compensation based on name, image and likeness, Alumni Pros Global Sports ("Alumni Pros") was launched to help athletes leverage their intellectual property values in the global sports economy. Founded by global NBA ambassador, Jerome JYD Williams, and impact investor, Robert Smith, Alumni Pros partners with current and former youth, college, and professional athletes to teach them how to control their PIP for monetization in the global market space such as endorsements, trading cards, video games, and event appearances. The company has appointed serial entrepreneur Nikkollette Williams as CEO, NBA legend, Doug Lee as CMO, and Super Bowl XL winner, Ulish Booker, as Managing Director. Alumni Pros currently has partnerships to leverage 1.5 million athletes seeking sports scholarships through