Justin Ishbia

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/justin-ishbia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the career?American businessman and private equity investor
2. Who is Justin Ishbia?Justin Ishbia is a smart businessman who helps own and run sports teams like the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.
3. What sports teams does he own?He is a part-owner of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA). He also owns smaller shares in Nashville SC (MLS) and the Chicago White Sox (MLB).

Private Equity Firm: A company that invests in businesses, often by buying a significant stake to improve their performance and value.
Due Diligence: The thorough investigation and analysis of a business or investment before making a decision.
Franchise: A business or organization that has been granted the right to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area.