ABOUT RICON
We believe the truth deserves a platform.
Founded in 2024 in the Bay Area, RICON sits at the intersection of sports, technology, community, and art. Our products evolve and grow with the icons they represent — building legacies that fans can hold, own, and pass down.
OUR HISTORY
How we got here.
2024
Founded in the Bay Area
RICON launches with a founding team rooted in sports, community, fashion, and technology — united by a single belief: verified stories create lasting value.
2025
Verification Pipeline Built
Research Workspace, Editorial Review, and Talent Portal developed as the internal data spine. The platform is now capable of producing hand-verified, talent-approved profiles at scale.
2026
First Verified Icons Ship
Jason Kidd and JR Ryder become the inaugural verified icons on the RICON platform — opening the marketplace era.