Meta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, on Friday shared insights into his unique journey from NBA champion to entrepreneur during a panel at a Global Investment Summit. Inspired by Buddhism, he changed his name to Meta World Peace to reflect his new mindset. Meta also fondly spoke about playing alongside basketball legend Yao Ming during his time in China, praising Yao’s humility and dedication despite his superstar status. Transitioning to business, Meta mentioned the parallels between his athletic mindset and entrepreneurial drive. Discussing the China market, Meta described it as a hub of innovation and opportunity.