Cricketer Virat Kohli has joined LinkedIn to share insights from his entrepreneurial journey and experiences beyond the cricket field, including his association with lifestyle brand one8 and his investment in Agilitas Sports.
Through the professional networking platform, Kohli is expected to discuss leadership, team building, decision-making under pressure and the discipline required to sustain high performance, drawing parallels between elite sport and business.
His investment in Agilitas Sports reflects his interest in India's growing sports and active lifestyle industry. The company is building an integrated business spanning product development, manufacturing, distribution, retail and brand building, with a focus on developing Indian sporting brands with global ambitions.
As co-founder of one8, Kohli is also involved in shaping the brand's performance and active lifestyle offerings, bringing his experience as an athlete to aspects such as product functionality, design and finish.
Speaking about his entrepreneurial journey, Virat Kohli, co-founder of one8 and investor in Agilitas Sports, said, “Sport has been such a big part of my life, and over the years I’ve realised that the same approach applies to everything you do. If the intent is right and you genuinely care about what you’re building, people feel that. That’s what drew me to Agilitas. I wanted to be part of building something from India that can be globally relevant, but also something that can have a real impact on how people experience sport and movement in their everyday lives.
“For me, it’s not just about putting products on a shelf. It’s about building something meaningful, giving athletes products they can truly
