Virat Kohli, one of the most accomplished cricketers of his generation, has joined LinkedIn. On the platform, Kohli will share his perspectives and work beyond the field as the co-founder of one8 and investor at Agilitas Sports.
Investing in India’s sports industry
Kohli’s investment in Agilitas Sports reflects his belief that India’s sporting future depends not only on her athletes, but also on the industry built around them.
Agilitas is building a vertically integrated sports and active lifestyle company with capabilities across the spectrum – product development, manufacturing, distribution, retail and brand building. The ambition is to build Indian sporting brands which have global relevance.
one8 is central to that ambition. As a co-Founder, Kohli is directly involved in shaping the brand’s high performance and active lifestyle products, bringing a unique athlete’s perspective to product function, design and finish.
Perspectives from elite sport
Drawing on nearly two decades at the highest level of international cricket, Kohli will share perspectives on leadership, team building, decision-making under pressure and the discipline required to sustain performance over time – lessons that extend naturally from sport to business.
Virat Kohli, Co-Founder, one8, and Investor, 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 believe in, and creating Indian brands that people can wear with pride. Ultimately, I’d like what we build to outgrow all of us.”
Kumaresh Pattabiraman, Country Manager, LinkedIn India, said,“Virat represents a new generation of leaders who build beyond a single career and pursue excellence in all of them. By sharing his entrepreneurial journey on LinkedIn, Virat will inspire a growing community of 185 million Indians and over a billion professionals worldwide who come to LinkedIn to connect, learn, grow their businesses and share what they are building next. We are pleased to welcome Virat to LinkedIn.”