Former UConn Stars Team with Russell Westbrook on New Off-the-Court Project

Former UConn stars Kemba Walker and Donnell Beverly Jr. have teamed up with Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook to launch Eazewell, a first-of-its-kind digital funeral concierge that makes use of synthetic intelligence to streamline end-of-life planning.

The platform, now accessible nationwide, helps households organize funerals, automate paperwork, safe quotes, and handle logistics in moments of grief, providing help when it’s wanted most. Eazewell’s origin is rooted in loss. Beverly, who gained a nationwide title with Walker in 2011, was spurred into action after dropping each dad and mom and, earlier, a highschool teammate.

“Eazewell is our way of reaching anyone facing loss,” mentioned Beverly. “When I lost my parents, phone calls and paperwork took up time that I would rather have spent mourning and consoling my extended family. We built Eazewell so people don’t have to go through that alone.”

Westbrook, who nonetheless honors late childhood good friend Khelcey Barrs III with a “KB3” wristband each sport, echoed that sentiment.

“Years ago, Donnell and I connected through the loss of a close friend. Witnessing the profound impact it had on the family left a lasting impression on me,” said Westbrook. “Eazewell is the solution we wished they had then. We’re turning that pain into service for those experiencing loss, providing families with someone in their corner when they need it most. I’m incredibly proud to be part of something that will truly make a difference in people’s lives.”

Backed by Tru Skye Ventures and led by former Amazon government Viviane Ghaderi as CTO, Eazewell harnesses latest breakthroughs in generative AI to deal with duties as soon as seen as too complicated for automation, like multi-step negotiations, authorized varieties, and even calling funeral properties with a compassionate tone. Customers can discover pricing, financing, and suppliers in all 50 states and past.