Fashion mogul and celebrated television personality Tyra Banks is an emblem of vivacity and charm in the entertainment industry.
Her journey, starting in high school with a contract from Elite Model Management to launching the iconic “America’s Next Top Model” and later hosting the delightful “The Tyra Show” is a testament to her dynamism.
Known for breaking barriers as Victoria’s Secret’s first Black model and hosting popular shows like “Dancing With the Stars,” her business acumen is equally impressive.
Having attended Harvard’s Executive Education Owner/President Manager Program and buying a house at the tender age of 20, she’s demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit time and again.
As we dive deeper, here’s a glimpse at the Banks business empire:
Founded in 2013, Fierce Capital is a U.S.-based venture capital firm founded by Banks. The firm focuses on early-stage start-up investments in North American companies, including female-focused businesses.
Tyra Beauty
TYRA Beauty is a cosmetics brand for women founded by Banks in 2014. The company offers a range of beauty products and cosmetics for eyes, face, and lips.
Smize and Dream
Banks launched the “World’s Most Dreamy Ice Cream” in 2020. Besides tantalizing the taste buds of ice cream eaters with its rich list of eclectic flavors, Smize and Dream also empowers their worldwide community to help reach for their dreams via their SMiZE & DREAM mentorship programs.
Bankable Productions
Bankable Productions is an independent film and TV production company founded in 2003 by Banks. 2007, she signed an exclusive multiyear development and production deal with Warner Bros.
The Tyra Banks Tzone
Initially, the TZONE program was aimed at leadership and life skills development; however, in 2005, TZONE transformed from a camp into a public charity.
