Chimdi Chekwa

A former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, business analyst, and consultant, Chimdi brings a unique perspective shaped by experience in professional sports, business, investing, and hospitality. He is an experienced restaurateur, early-stage startup investor, and real estate investor.

Chimdi holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, where he was a standout football and track athlete. Following his collegiate career, he played six seasons in the NFL.

Passionate about helping the next generation of athletes build successful futures beyond sports, Chimdi co-founded BILT Connections and Root 3 Sports to empower high school and college athletes to leverage their athletic journeys, maximize their potential, and create opportunities both on and off the field.