Dhani Jones

Dhani Jones is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, NFL linebacker, author, host and explorer, who began his career in the NFL, playing with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals. For Jones, the NFL was a jumping off point, and in 2010, he launched his philanthropic endeavor, BowTie Cause, designing signature bow ties for organizations around the country. His entrepreneurial spirit has continued to push him in new directions, as Jones currently serves as chairman of investment fund Qey Capital Partners.

His writings, a travelogue/memoir in 2011, "The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around the World Sports Odyssey," recapped his rise to NFL fame, as well as his time as a host of Travel Channel's original series, "Dhani Tackles the Globe.”

In addition to CNBC’s "Adventure Capitalists," Dhani is currently the host of NBC's "Spartan" and served as a reporter for the Olympics in Rio for NBC.