Brandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker, financial educator, real estate developer, and philanthropist. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon earned a degree in management and entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013, while also a three-time Ivy League Football champion.
Throughout his NFL career, Brandon was on a mission to democratize access to financial information. He's shared his message as a consultant for Morgan Stanley, a contributing editor for Kiplinger, and an instructor at Penn. He's also given keynotes and participated in panels nationwide, starred in the top-ten Netflix show "Buy My House," and created his own content on the Life101.io platform. In 2016, he co-founded Beyond the Basics Inc., empowering underserved communities to realize their full potential through enriching experiences and opportunities. For his significant impact, Brandon earned the Alan Page Community Service Award, the National Football League Players Association's top honor for civic engagement. He was also named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021.
Brandon currently serves as CEO of The Athletes' Organization, a non-profit organization providing cost-free, on-demand content and resources to its members as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics. He lives in Florida with his wife, Taylor, and their two sons Bryson and Braylon.