Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
An excerpt from Andre Agassi’s interview with Lakshmi Pratury (Founder & CEO, INK) at TiE Global Summit.
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Andre Agassi dropped out of school after 8th grade to pursue a career in tennis. After two decades of successful career in sports, he returned to to education sector. And this time it was for a bigger purpose. He started his journey as a passionate advocate for education for lesser privileged. Today, through the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, he’s dedicated to creating opportunities for children in underserved communities to reach their fullest potential.
From being an 8-time Grand Slam champion to becoming a passionate advocate for quality education, Andre Agassi is not just one of tennis’ all-time greats—he’s a maverick for change.
In this conversation, we go beyond the tennis courts and trophies to uncover the man behind the legend. Hear about his struggles with fame, what led to his empowering pivot, and the grit and resilience that defined his journey.
This is a story of transformation, both on and off the court—you wouldn’t want to miss.
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#AndreAgassi #INKTalks #INK #TiEGlobalSummit
An excerpt from Andre Agassi’s interview with Lakshmi Pratury (Founder & CEO, INK) at TiE Global Summit.
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Andre Agassi dropped out of school after 8th grade to pursue a career in tennis. After two decades of successful career in sports, he returned to to education sector. And this time it was for a bigger purpose. He started his journey as a passionate advocate for education for lesser privileged. Today, through the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, he’s dedicated to creating opportunities for children in underserved communities to reach their fullest potential.
From being an 8-time Grand Slam champion to becoming a passionate advocate for quality education, Andre Agassi is not just one of tennis’ all-time greats—he’s a maverick for change.
In this conversation, we go beyond the tennis courts and trophies to uncover the man behind the legend. Hear about his struggles with fame, what led to his empowering pivot, and the grit and resilience that defined his journey.
This is a story of transformation, both on and off the court—you wouldn’t want to miss.
.
.
.
#AndreAgassi #INKTalks #INK #TiEGlobalSummit
