Marcus Peterson, MBA

  CEO and Co-Founder of ProEdge Branding, combines his experience as a former NFL athlete with entrepreneurial expertise and strategic vision to help athletes build and monetize their personal and professional brands. Having navigated the challenges and opportunities of life beyond the game himself, Marcus is deeply passionate about helping elite athletes take ownership of their brand narratives. As Treasurer of the NFLPA Former Players Chapter  Association and Vice President of a wealth management consulting firm, he leverages his financial and leadership background to guide athletes in creating lasting legacies and opportunities beyond sports.​

With an MBA in Global Business Finance and a Bachelor’s in Marketing, Marcus brings a global perspective to business, finance, and branding. He utilizes business social media platforms as a transformative tool to help athletes build connections, secure opportunities, and achieve long-term success.​

Being featured in outlets such as MSNBC, ESPN, and Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, Elle Men's Magazine, and Medium. Through ProEdge Branding, he merges his extensive network across finance, technology, law, sports, and entertainment to empower athletes to own their narratives and thrive beyond their athletic careers. Helping athletes establish valuable connections, secure career-advancing opportunities, and achieve enduring success.