 Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman is the CEO of the Lights Out Brand, an athletic performance line of clothing, shoes, and gear. Shawne played football professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, retiring in 2013. He founded the Lights On Foundation as a freshman at the University of Maryland to help provide warm clothes to the communities in need. Shawne also co-founded Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, which showcases premier MMA events and streams exclusively on Fubo Sports Network.

Shawne Merriman, CEO of the Lights Out Brand, on Embracing the Process

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Amy Errett, Founder of Madison Reed, on the Importance of Passion and Resilience in Entrepreneurship

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Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, on Making a Homemade Snack a Successful Business

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Shawne Merriman, CEO of the Lights Out Brand, on Embracing the Process

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