Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
Come join us at: The Market Line at Essex Crossing (202 Broome Street, NYC) on Thursday, October 20th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET, as we gather together (in-person and available to view virtually) to recognize to recognize the enormous shifts across the creator economy. NYVC Sports is proud to participate in Advertising Week New York 2022.
🎙️ Is This Thing On? Yes! And We’re Back - Live In NYC!
NYVC Sports returns to Advertising Week NY for the ninth year (after a COVID hiatus). We’re excited to extend invitations to the entire Global VC Sports membership (Boston, San Francisco, and London….and of course, New York) for a great panel discussion led by Jomboy Media and a passionate trio of content creators to discuss how the ever-changing ways new platforms and technologies drive content development and brand opportunities.
Our Panel:
Alex Lee, Reporter, Digiday
Andrew Patterson, CEO, Jomboy Media
Paxton Elrod, Content Creator & Host, JM Entertainment channel
Jack Oliver, Content Creator & Host, Shea Station
Lorenzo DeMalia, Content Creator & Host, We Got Ice
Jomboy Media is a New York-based multimedia sports and entertainment company founded by Jimmy “Jomboy” O’Brien in 2017. In the years since, Jimmy and partner Jake Storiale have built Jomboy Media into one of the most sought-after multimedia sports brands, focusing on creating and distributing original content for podcasts, digital series, television shows, and new IP. Jomboy Media is the #1 independent brand for baseball content on the internet and social with over 1.5M subscribers on YouTube. Jomboy’s popular “Breakdown” videos frequently amass over 1 million views, and their flagship podcasts, Talkin’ Baseball and Talkin’ Yanks, consistently rank among the top baseball podcasts in the United States. In recent years, Jomboy Media has continued to create hit YouTube/podcast series including The Chris Rose Rotation, Baseball Today, and The Warehouse Games, while also launching content distribution partnerships with the YES Network and Amazon. Jomboy Media, which sports Alexis Ohanian of Reddit and Seven Seven Six among its investors, was recently profiled by the New York Times under the headline, “A Sports Media Empire Runs on ‘Good Vibes Only.’”
Discussion: Brands, agencies and innovative players associations are actively collaborating with athletes to grow their NIL footprint through strategic and lasting relationships. What can these examples teach us about the future of NIL in the collegiate space? This dynamic conversation will explore the current and future opportunities for athletes and brands to collaborate in the current NIL structure while exploring the future of student athlete centered brand partnerships.
Panelists:
o Eric LeGrand - Former College Athlete and CEO, LeGrand Coffee House
o Jene Elzie - Chief Growth Officer, Athletes First Partners
o Josh Goodstadt - Executive Vice President of Licensing, THINK450
o Kim Morales - Director of Brand Marketing, Outback Steakhouse
Moderator:
o Eben Novy-Williams, Sports Business Reporter, Sportico
Introduction:
o Jeffrey Volk, Head of Business Americas, Deltatre and Co-Founder, GlobalVC and NYVC Sports
Sportico is the default resource for professionals seeking the latest and highest quality news and information in the $500 billion worldwide sports industry. With a robust digital platform, newsletters and events, Sportico delivers breaking headlines and analysis championing the innovation and creativity that will change not only the business of sports, but the world. SUBSCRIBE today to join the premier community of sports business leaders.
Advertising Week Passes and Links: Please join us at Advertising Week (in-person at their home – Hudson Yards) or via live stream. The event will continue to deliver on the promise of bringing together great minds from brands, agencies, media, and technology in-person at Advertising Week’s COVID 19-Compliant Hudson Yards Campus and virtually to screens and devices around the world. NYVC Sports has you covered with passes to everything. From day-time thought leadership to VIP breakfasts and concerts featuring Mary J Blige, Anderson .PAAK, Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Attendee Details: Vaccination will be required to attend Advertising Week in-person. Everyone who will be on-site at AWNewYork will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccination and to verify their status in advance. In addition, they will be required to follow all safety protocols as directed by the event organizers. This includes all delegates, speakers, exhibitors, staff, media, security, etc. COVID-19 Safety Protocols.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
GlobalVC Sports has partnered with Advertising Week present the 7th Annual “Future of Sport.” On Thursday, October 8th from 2:00-4:30pm ET, we brought together some of the biggest sports business executives, investors, and entrepreneurs to discuss how new platforms, technologies and trends are transforming our industry. As part of our partnership, Advertising Week granted GlobalVC Sports members free access to the entire week, which features 750+ Speakers and 350+ Virtual Events.
GlobalVC Sports Four (4) Panel Segments:
I. One-on-One with David Levy: What’s Next in Sports Media, Rights, Betting, and Investing
David Levy: Founder, Back Nine Ventures and Former President, Turner
Moderator: John Kosner: President, Kosner Media
II. Navigating the Unknown: How to Stay Optimistic When It Feels Seemingly Impossible
Brandon Marshall: Former NFL Wide Receiver and 6X Pro Bowler
Charlie Davies: Soccer Analyst, MLS and Former U.S. Olympian
Mandy Antoniacci: Author, Founder, Marathoner, Creator of The Daily Uplift
Tonia O'Connor: CEO, CHOPRA GLOBAL
Moderator: Julie Alexandria: Host, LaVidaBaseball
III. Live from Roland Garros with France Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe: ATP Tour Tennis Player, Currently #29 in the World
Moderator: Daniel Cohen: SVP, Global Media Rights Consulting, Octagon
IV. The Resurgence of Golf
Annika Sorenstam: Former LPGA Tour Player, World Golf Hall of Famer
Alex Kaplan: President and General Manager, Discovery Golf
Chris Wandell: VP, Media Business Development, PGA TOUR
YuChiang Cheng: President of Topgolf Media
Moderator: Jeff Eisenband: Golf Journalist, Analyst and Host
BIOS:
John Kosner: President, Kosner Media: John Kosner is an internet pioneer and four-decade veteran of sports media. Today, he is president of Kosner Media, a digital media and sports consultancy. In 2018, John and the late NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern created Micromanagement Ventures, a portfolio of sports technology start-ups focused on media, betting and player health. John continues to serve as an advisor to and an investor in the 15 current companies in Micromanagement Ventures which include WSC Sports, WHOOP and Bit Fry Studios. Separately, John is an advisor to Sportradar, the Big East Conference, Molekule, EDO and the PRCA; he and his former NBA colleague Ed Desser negotiate sports media agreements for rightsholders and they write periodic columns for the Sports Business Journal. Previously, John led ESPN digital media from 2003-2017, after stints at Sports Illustrated, the NBA, where he was in charge of U.S. broadcasting during the Dream Team era, CBS Sports and NBC Sports. Kosner is the president of the Alumni Association and serves on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, the Collegiate School in New York City. He was graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1982 with a bachelor of arts degree in American History.
David Levy: Founder, Back Nine Ventures and Former President, Turner: Long regarded as one of the media industry’s most influential executives, David Levy currently serves as the Founder at Back Nine Ventures, LLC, his recently formed sports consulting and investing firm. Prior to Back Nine, Levy served as President of Turner, offering content and advertising solutions to some of the most valuable brands in the world to audiences in sports, entertainment, news and children’s programming. In 2018, Turner programming was nominated for 33 Emmy Awards. He was instrumental in deepening and expanding Turner’s media rights and defining the division via its association with premium sports content, brands and events, including the NBA, Major League Baseball and the PGA Tour. In 2010, Levy orchestrated a landmark NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball deal, partnering with CBS for multi-media rights, including exclusive televised rights to the 2014 Final Four and National Championship Game in 2016. This marked the first time in the event’s history that these key games were televised by a cable network. In 2017, under Levy’s guidance, Turner added to its portfolio of premium sports properties by acquiring rights to UEFA, including UEFA Champions League, Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup. David has been the recipient of multiple awards for his professional achievement, including being elected to the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2012 and being named in 2018 by Sports Business Journal as one of the most influential executives over the past 20 years. In 2016, JDRF, the leading research and advocacy organization funding type 1 diabetes, honored Levy and his wife Niki, with the organization’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Award.
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Jeffrey Volk: Head of Business and Revenue Americas, Deltatre and Co-Founder, GlobalVC Sports: Jeff is the Head of Business, Americas at Deltatre (a Bruin Sports Capital company), where he works with the biggest sports and media properties in the world (MLB, NFL, GolfTV, Sinclair, WWE…) and focuses on creating, delivering, and scaling digital solutions across live streaming video and real-time data/graphics innovation. Previously, Jeff was with MLB Advanced Media and BAMTech Media (acquired by Disney in 2017), where he oversaw new businesses and revenue generation for new technologies and live streaming. Previously, Jeff was President of Digital Media at Athletes Performance (now Exos) and Director/General Manager of Advanced Media at the USTA/US Open. He is an active investor and entrepreneur, having founded GlobalVC Sports, NYVC Sports (now in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and London), Osun Labs, DIDiT, and others. Jeff, a Boston native, received his BA with honors from University of Pennsylvania and earned his MBA at NYU Stern.
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Brandon Marshall: Former NFL Wide Receiver and 6X Pro Bowler: Brandon Marshall is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Central Florida and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Brandon has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and New York Giants. As the founder of the House of Athlete, Brandon believes that everyone can “athlete”. To “athlete” is to commit - to show up. This is where you recover your inner potential. At our house, we want you to achieve your best: mind, body, and self. Did you know fitness of body and mind are connected? We’ll give you the training, tools and support to achieve your total fitness goals. As the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of PROJECT 375, Brandon Marshall is passionately dedicated to his work in the mental health community. Brandon believes strongly that football is his platform and his work in the mental health community is his mission in life. With suicide being the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24, he is dedicated to ensuring youth across the nation receive prevention and early intervention services. Aside from his work with the foundation, Brandon is an active participant in other mental health organizations such as Child Mind Institute as an ambassador for the Healthy Brain Network. Brandon also advocates for the NFL Life Line and McLean Hospital. He has also been a participant in the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, D.C., testifying about mental health issues in our healthcare system. Mental illness is all around us. It hits both ends of the spectrum. It doesn’t matter whether you’re old or young, male or female, rich or poor or even your skin color. It affects 1 in 4 people reading this message. We’re changing the conversation. Educating across age groups on this important topic. Because for every one person we educate on mental illness, one less has to suffer from it.
Charlie Davies: Soccer Analyst, MLS and Former U.S. Olympian: Charlie is the first-ever Club Ambassador for the New England Revolution, where he’s deeply involved in the day to day business operations of the club, including corporate partnerships, marketing, fan engagement, community outreach and digital content. Prior to starting his media career, Charlie enjoyed an 11 year professional international soccer career playing in the top leagues of Sweden, France, Denmark and in Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S. Men’s National Team and an Olympian playing in the 2008 Beijing games. He’s also a tv/media personality and soccer analyst for various networks including NBC Sports Boston, Fox Sports, Turner Network, Major League Soccer and DraftKings. Charlie was an All American soccer player at Boston College and Brooks School. Charlie is a member of the Philanthropic Board at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Mandy Antoniacci: Author, Founder, Marathoner, Creator of The Daily Uplift: Mandy Antoniacci is an author, founder, and a globally sought-after voice of optimism. Her inspirational writing and personal story reaches more than half a million people weekly and have been featured in Forbes, Inc, USA Today, and TED. It is the subject of her debut book, Uplifted, scheduled for publication in Fall of 2021. After 21-weeks of bedrest, Mandy turns poetic insights from her inspiring journey of resilience and reinvention into viral writings, highly-relatable brands, and sold-out venues. She has shared the stage with other global wellness luminaries such as Brene' Brown, Deepak Chopra, and motivational sports figures such as Tony Hawk and Shaquille O'Neal.
Tonia O'Connor: CEO, CHOPRA GLOBAL: Tonia has led multiple companies through transformation and joined Chopra Global to scale its businesses and capitalize on disruptive markets, emerging technologies, and the evolving, worldwide consumer demand in health and wellness. Tonia previously served as President and Chief Revenue Officer for Univision Communications, Inc. (UCI), where she oversaw the company’s revenue portfolio and spearheaded its commercial evolution, addressing the impact of disruptive technologies in traditional media and creating new business models to capitalize on shifting market dynamics. Tonia graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where she was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees.
Moderator: Julie Alexandria: Host, LaVidaBaseball: Julie Alexandria is an accomplished sports and entertainment host. She began her sports reporting career with Sports Net New York, (SNY) hosting the beloved and irreverent sports trivia game show "Beer Money". An offer from the network to host the magazine show "Mets Weekly" soon followed, which she helmed for two seasons. Pivoting into the entertainment realm, she became a VJ on MTV's daily countdown show "The Seven" live from Times Square. She has since covered College Football for Fox, Sports Illustrated, and The Big Ten Network. Sideline reporting duties and numerous sports drink baths for the Washington Nationals and most recently, the San Diego Padres.
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Frances Tiafoe: ATP Tour Tennis Player, Currently #29 in the World: Frances Tiafoe, from Hyattsville, MD, is a professional tennis player on the ATP Tour. In 2018, Frances won his first professional title at the Delray Beach Open at 20 years of age, to become the youngest American champion on the ATP Tour since Andy Roddick. Frances was a Quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2019 and made the Round of 16 at the 2020 US Open. Frances reached a career-high ranking of 29 in February 2019 and is currently ranked 61 in the world. Frances and his twin brother Franklin are first generation Americans; their parents immigrated from Sierra Leone in the mid 1990’s. Frances fell in love with the game at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, MD.
Moderator: Daniel Cohen: SVP, Global Media Rights Consulting, Octagon: Daniel Cohen is a leading sports media rights expert providing strategic consultation to major domestic and international rights holders, broadcasters, emerging distribution platforms and the sports investment community. Daniel has been quoted by Bloomberg Sports, SportsBusiness Journal, SportBusiness International, John Wall Street and others on various domestic and international rights deals and trends. Based in the New York office for Octagon, Cohen’s focus is on maximizing the value of Octagon’s client content. Cohen earned his B.A. at the George Washington University, and occasionally speaks as a Guest Lecturer on Sports Media and Business at New York University and Columbia University.
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Annika Sorenstam: Former LPGA Tour Player, World Golf Hall of Famer: After a 15-year Hall of Fame career with over 90 worldwide victories that saw her rewrite the record books and change the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered, Annika is now a mother, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Her ANNIKA Foundation has seven global events for junior girls with over 600 girls from 60 plus countries competing annually. She has a course design business and the ANNIKA Collection of high-end women’s golf apparel with Cutter & Buck. Annika is still the LPGA’s all-time Money Leader, despite not playing since 2008.
Alex Kaplan: President and General Manager, Discovery Golf: Alex Kaplan is President and General Manager of Discovery Golf which includes GOLFTV, the International home of the PGA TOUR and Golf Digest. Alex brings years of experience in sports, media and direct-to-consumer businesses, including senior leadership roles as EVP Commercial, Eurosport Digital, and at the NBA where he was responsible for the global direct-to-consumer strategy and business operations. He formerly spent 10 years at DIRECTV/AT&T where he led the organization responsible for DIRECTV Sports and oversaw Revenue and Entertainment products and services.
Chris Wandell: VP, Media Business Development, PGA TOUR: Chris Wandell is currently Vice President of Media Business Development at the PGA TOUR, where he and his team are responsible for new deals and revenue growth tied to the TOUR’s content rights and sports betting efforts. Prior to joining the TOUR in 2012, Chris spent about 12 years in technology and media – most recently with ESPN in New York City. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a BA in Economics from the University of Washington.
YuChiang Cheng: President of Topgolf Media: YuChiang serves as President of Topgolf Media following Topgolf Entertainment Group's successful acquisition of World Golf Tour (WGT), the world’s largest online golf game, which he co-founded in 2006. At Topgolf Media, YuChiang and his team tap their gaming, entertainment and tech expertise to create meaningful, shared digital moments for the Topgolf community. Under YuChiang’s leadership, WGT grew from zero to over 30MM downloads, bringing photorealistic graphics to web and mobile platforms. WGT was one of the first esports games to leverage free-to-play in-app purchases and in-game native advertising. Prior to WGT, YuChiang served on the executive team of WagerWorks as vice president of corporate development and product marketing. While at WagerWorks, he helped launch online gaming favorites Virgin Games, World Poker Tour and Hard Rock Casino before the company was acquired by IGT in 2005. YuChiang graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College.
Moderator: Jeff Eisenband: Sports Broadcaster, Golf Journalist, Analyst and Host: Jeff Eisenband is a sports and esports broadcaster who has contributed to MSG Networks, NBA 2K League, PGA Tour, Golf.com, Golf Magazine, Golfweek, Topgolf, Front Office Sports, Ozy and Whistle Sports. He previously served as senior editor of ThePostGame. A 2015 graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Jeff originally hails from Larchmont, New York, where he captained the 2011 Mamaroneck High School Tigers Golf Team to a 2-14 record. He is based in New York City.
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ESPN SportsCenter@Kenny_Mayne
Kenny Mayne, who joined ESPN in May 1994, is an anchor on SportsCenter from Bristol. In his work as an anchor and reporter, Mayne has become well known for his offbeat style, dry humor, and unique sayings (“thanks for having electricity”) and home run calls (“I am amused by the simplicity of this game!”). Although he stands out in the studio – his most prominent roles have been on SportsCenter, the former ESPN2 motorsports show, rpm2night, Mayne Street, “The Mayne Event” and hosting both seasons of the sports trivia game show 2-Minute Drill – it truly shines in features. Mayne played college football for two years at UNLV and later signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks (1982).
Global eCommerce Director at Topps@heck44
Jeff has overseen the transformation of Topps.com into a real-time, print on-demand collectibles marketplace that has launched successful initiatives like Topps NOW, The Living Set, and Project 2020. Jeff started his career in the sports industry working as a Fan Development for the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2001.
Head of Marketing & Partnership at Dapper Labs@CatyTedman
Caty’s goal is to bring the best brands in the world to life in new and interesting ways using blockchain technology. Her background in sports media, with stints at the NFL, NHL, and ESPN prepared her to marry the world of technology with traditional fandom.
Former MLB Pitcher and Baseball Card YouTuber@PJHughes45
Phil Hughes is a former MLB pitcher who played for the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and San Diego Padres from 2007-2018. He was the Yankees first round pick in 2004 and won a World Series with the team in 2009. He now runs a very popular YouTube channel called “Phil’s Pulls” where he rips open packs of trading cards.
Manager, San Francisco Giants
@gabekapler
A 12-year Major League Baseball veteran who appeared in 1,104 career games and was a member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series championship team, Gabe Kapler is a strength training and powerful food enthusiast who took a public stance against performance-enhancing drugs as a player. Kapler has perpetually emphasized the importance of training outdoors and clean eating. To that end, he took to sharing information in 2013 and started a health and well-being blog at Kaplifestyle.com.
In the space, Kapler shares applicable advice on the procurement and cooking of whole foods, compares various workout philosophies and trends and interactively responds to questions from readers.
He previously served as Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and as Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior, he was a baseball analyst for Fox Sports, combining an extensive playing background with an affinity for advanced baseball metrics, providing viewers with in-depth commentary and insight delivered in an understandable fashion. Kapler covered the 2014 All-Star Game and World Series before transitioning back to MLB with the Dodgers. From 2011-2013, he tackled special scouting assignments for the Tampa Bay Rays in addition to working with a team to build a startup company.
After initially being selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 57th round of the 1995 MLB amateur draft, Kapler outperformed his longshot status, enjoying a meteoric rise in the club’s minor league system over his first three professional seasons. In 1998, he earned Minor League Player of the Year honors from USA Today, Baseball Weekly and the Sporting News after he set Southern League (AAA) single-season records for RBI (146), total bases (319), extra-base hits (87) and doubles (47). He also led the league in hits, home runs and runs scored that season, leading to his being named the Detroit organization’s No. 1 prospect by Baseball America. After breaking in with the Tigers toward the end of the 1998 season, Kapler went on to collect 799 hits and post a lifetime batting average of .268 over his 12 seasons with six different clubs.
The crowning achievement of his career however, came when he was one of nine players on the field for the Red Sox recording of the final out in the 2004 World Series, a victory that snapped an 86-year championship drought for the franchise.
Kapler is an angel investor in Coach Up, a service that connects athletes with private coaches. He also owns several real estate properties in Inglewood, CA.
Kapler has two sons, Chase (17) and Dane (15) and resides in Malibu, CA. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, lifestyle training and has a passion for music, naming Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker and Ali Farka Toure among his favorite artists.
La Vida Baseball
@JulieAlexandria
Julie Alexandria is an accomplished sports and entertainment host. She began her sports reporting career with Sports Net New York, (SNY) hosting the beloved and irreverent sports trivia game show "Beer Money". An offer from the network to host the magazine show "Mets Weekly" soon followed, which she helmed for two seasons. Pivoting into the entertainment realm, she became a VJ on MTV's daily countdown show "The Seven" live from Times Square. She has since covered College Football for Fox, Sports Illustrated, and The Big Ten Network. Sideline reporting duties and numerous sports drink baths for the Washington Nationals and most recently, the San Diego Padres. Always a fan of MLB, she also hosted MLB Production's "MLB 162" for MLB Network, FOX and in-stadium programming. Other credits include hosting the Miss USA Pageant, Red Bull Sports, The US Open (Tennis) for ESPN and Anchor of the daily syndicated entertainment show "OkTV". A seasoned voice over artist, she can be heard on numerous TV and radio campaigns as well as video games and various animated series. She currently freelances with ESPN covering esports, as well as hosting "This is San Diego" a lifestyle show airing on CBS.
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
CEO and Founder, Burst
@bryantmcbride
NBC Sports and MSG Networks Hockey Analyst
@AnsonCarterLA
Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League
@kbdavis7760
Professional Hockey Player
@JTBrown23
Professional Hockey Player
@BiggieFunke
Professional Hockey Player
@khockeyk11
CEO and Founder, Burst@bryantmcbride
Bryant McBride builds businesses at the intersection of sports, technology and media. Bryant's entrepreneurial track record over 20 years is 5-1-1 netting investors $80 MM on $10MM invested, with one more investment, Burst, still in play. Bryant also produced and finds time to promote the messages in his acclaimed documentary "Willie", about the first black player in the NHL. He has served on the Boards on the New York Roadrunners, The Armory Track and Field Center in New York City, The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston, amongst others. He enjoys mentoring smart, relentless business builders, has been a leader on social justice initiatives for decades, is an avid youth hockey coach and administrator, and has started 26 Marathons - and completed them all.
NBC Sports and MSG Networks Hockey Analyst@AnsonCarterLA
Anson Carter is a former professional hockey player, playing for eight different NHL teams over the course of his career. Since joining NBCSN in 2013, Carter has worked on NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the NHL regular season, Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final. In 2005, Carter founded Big Up Entertainment, a record label specializing in hip hop music. Carter is also a co-founder of the clothing line SOMB (Shirt Off My Back). Proceeds from sales go towards providing uniforms for underprivileged youth in Africa.
Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League@kbdavis7760
Kim oversees a role to attract, develop and retain fans – with a specific focus on multicultural audiences – through culture, youth participation, and social impact initiatives. Prior to joining the NHL, Kim enjoyed a 20-plus year career at JPMorgan Chase, where she most recently served as Managing Director of Global CSR, President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. She has been recognized by Hockey News’ “2020 Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the sport,” Essence Magazine’s “Woke” - 2019 Change Agents, Adweek’s “30 Most Powerful Women in Sports,” Sports Business Journal’s “GameChangers,” Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America," among other notable recognitions.
Professional Hockey Player@JTBrown23
JT Brown is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League while under contract to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Since his 2012 NHL debut, he has also played for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks.
Professional Hockey Player@BiggieFunke
Blake Wheeler is an American professional ice hockey right winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, fifth overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He did not wind up playing for the Coyotes, but instead played three seasons at the University of Minnesota before electing to become a free agent and signed with the Boston Bruins on July 1, 2008. Blake was born and raised in Minnesota.
Professional Hockey Player@khockeyk11
Kelsey Koelzer is an American ice hockey defender with the PWHPA. In 2016, the Metropolitan Riveters made Koelzer the first-overall pick in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) Draft, making Koelzer the first African American to be the top selection in the highest level of American professional hockey. She is now the head coach of Arcadia University's women's hockey team, making her the first black head coach in NCAA hockey history.
Charlotte Flair
WWE Superstar Hailing from The Queen City, the daughter of the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is carrying on her father’s legacy while forging her own as the most decorated female athlete in WWE history. The 10-time Women's Champion and “The Dirtiest Player in the Game” is always two steps ahead of her opponents. Wooing the WWE Universe with her beauty and athleticism, Charlotte is already one of the greatest female Superstars of all time and if anyone disagrees, she will make them bow down to the Queen.
@MsCharlotteWWE
John Brody
EVP, Global Head of Sales and Partnerships As Head of Global Sales and Partnerships, John Brody is a key member of WWE’s Executive Committee and is responsible for providing strategic vision for the company’s global Sales operations and media partnerships. Under Brody’s leadership, WWE’s global sales revenue increased 110% from 2015 to 2019 driven by multiplatform partnerships with blue-chip brands including Procter & Gamble, Cricket Wireless, Coca-Cola, Mars, Hyundai and Unilever. During his time with WWE, Brody also successfully led the company’s International organization and oversaw the growth and development of its eight regional offices. He also established and fortified partnerships with top international partners, expanded the company’s global footprint and grew international revenue to more than $300 million for the first time in history.
Brigadier General Harvey W. Schiller, USAF Ret., PhD, is Chairman of Schiller Management Group. He is Vice Chairman of Diversified Search, Adviser to Sailgp, Chair of Sportsgrid, CSMG, and Charlestowne Holdings. Schiller previously served as Chairman of YankeeNets, President of Turner Sports, Commissioner of America’s Cup 35, Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, and Executive Director of the USOC. He served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force including service as Permanent Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Twitter: @hwschiller
Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. Named one of the country's top 10 sports columnists by the Associated Press Sports Editors three times, she has covered the last 18 Olympic Games, summer and winter. In March 2020, Brennan was named the winner of the prestigious Red Smith Award, presented annually to a person who has made “major contributions to sports journalism.”
Twitter: @cbrennansports
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
Lisa Murray, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Octagon, @Octagon
As Global CMO, Murray oversees marketing and communications for the Octagon brand worldwide, which includes more than 50 offices in 22 countries. She also serves as a sought after resource for many of Octagon’s long-standing corporate clients including Allstate, BMW, Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, and Mastercard, leveraging her vast expertise across the largest global sports properties including the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.
Bernadette V. McGlade, Commissioner Atlantic 10, @Atlantic10
One of the most well-respected and experienced leaders in Division I athletics, Bernadette V. McGlade has overseen the Atlantic 10 as Commissioner since 2008. Under her leadership, the Atlantic 10 and its 14 member institutions, has risen to one of the top 10 conferences in the country. In addition to leading her conference, McGlade currently serves a five-year appointment through 2022 on the NCAA Men's Basketball Committee.
Muffet McGraw, Nortre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach, @MuffetMcGraw
As Head Coach of Notre Dame’s Women’s Basketball team from 1987-2020, McGraw compiled a .769 career winning percentage (905-272). McGraw led her team to 9 Final Fours and 2 National Championships. McGraw is revered as one of basketball’s greatest coaches and mentors and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Joe Castiglione, Oklahoma University Athletic Director, @SoonerAD
Joe Castiglione is Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Director of Athletics at the University of Oklahoma. Since his arrival at Oklahoma in April 1998, the school has won a total of 18 national championships in football; softball; men's golf; men's gymnastics; and women's gymnastics. Castiglione currently holds the title as the longest tenured AD in the Power 5.
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
Jordan Fliegel has a diverse background that includes being an entrepreneur, angel investor, team owner, and author. He is currently Managing Director of the Techstars Sports Accelerator, Managing Partner of Founders First, Founder & Chairman of CoachUp.com, Former Co-CEO of Draft.com and minority owner of the New Zealand Breakers (Australian National Basketball League’s 4-time Champion). His book, published in 2016, is called Coaching Up!
Twitter: @jordanfliegel
Melanie Strong spent over 17 years at Nike, leading international teams across running, soccer/football, women’s and skateboarding. In 2019 she left the comforts of corporate life to join the new VC fund NEXT VENTURES, as Managing Partner, investing in the next generation of innovative health, sports and wellness companies. (She’s never once regretted that decision.)
Twitter: @girlstrong
Michael Spirito is a founding partner and lead investor for Sapphire Sport, the first-of-its-kind $115 million investment platform focused on technology companies at the intersection of sport, media and entertainment.
Twitter: @SapphireVC
Victoire Cogevina Reynal co-founded the first women-only led Sports Agency, GLORIA, as a visibility platform offering unprecedented exposure for aspiring soccer players globally by connecting them to Federations and Pro-Leagues. Now Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Soccer, Victoire is working to solve the sport's biggest problems by leveraging exponential technologies and redefining Soccer Tech.
Twitter: @vhcogevina
Deepen Parikh is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, which is the first early-stage VC fund focused on investing in technology companies across the sports, fitness and gaming. He has led several of the firm’s investments, among which include Beam (sold to Microsoft), The Athletic and 100 Thieves. He is also a Co-founder of NYVC Sports and VC Sports.
Twitter: @deepenparikh
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
Frank Supovitz has managed and organized some of the world’s most prestigious sports and entertainment events, from the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup to the Indy 500, and is the author of What to Do When Things Go Wrong (McGraw-Hill). Follow Frank on Twitter @SupEvents.
Lou Shipley is a successful technology CEO and entrepreneur, leading high profile software startups like Black Duck Software, Reflectent Software, and VMTurbo to significant growth and acquisition. Lou is also a lecturer at Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management, where he instructs, mentors, and coaches the next-generation of tech entrepreneurs and executives on technology sales and sales management. Follow Lou on Twitter @loushipley.
Rachel Jacobson is one of the only women presidents at a professional sports league. The former NBA SVP spearheads DRL's global partnerships and media rights deals, and leads the marketing and business development teams for the global, professional drone racing property. Follow Rachel on Twitter @DroneRaceLeague.
Bryant McBride builds businesses at the intersection of sports, technology and media. Bryant's entrepreneurial track record over 20 years is 5-1-1 netting investors $80 MM on $10MM invested, with one more investment, Burst, still in play. Bryant also recently produced and finds time to promote the messages in his acclaimed documentary "Willie", about the first black player in the NHL, and he enjoys mentoring smart, relentless business builders. Follow Bryant on Twitter @bryantmcbride.
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
A one-on-one conversation between Darren Rovell (Action Network) and John Kosner (Micromanagement Ventures, Kosner Media), as we explore strategies to stay relevant during this time of uncertainty.
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
Not all founders are meant to be CEOs of successful companies….and not all leaders are built to be founders of new ventures. We intend to look at this phenomenon from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur, investor, and sports business leader.
Our highly topical and curated discussion focused on “The Evolving College Sports and Media Landscape: What’s Next?” Conference realignment, NIL legislation, and expansion of the College Football Playoff are all driving an evolution in College Sports. We will discuss the changing landscape, the impact on broadcast & advertising, and what is still to come. The event will take place starting at 1pm SHARP at The Penn District (100 West 33rd Street). Please be sure to register, arrive early to get your badge (estimated 20-30 mins to get to CULTURE UNLEASHED STAGE), and navigate your way to the NYVC Sports stage for our 1pm start.
Great networking and return to normalcy focused on harnessing technology to create and scale new sports league, through the eyes of TMRW Sports.
In everything that we do, our focus is to keep VC Sports members constantly thinking about ‘what’s next’ by presenting thoughtful discussions with the innovators, investors, leaders, and creators at the forefront of our space. More details to follow…
Please join us on January 13th, 2021 (11:00-1:30pm ET) for our first event of new year. We will feature a live (and lively) one-on-one conversation between Rich Greenfield (Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners) and John Kosner (Founder, Sports Digital Media Consultancy, Kosner Media), as Lightshed releases their highly anticipated "21 Predictions for 2021." We wlll delve into “Equality and Justice through Sports: Leveraging our Platforms for Social Good,” featuring Allison Feaster (Vice President of Player Development & Organizational Growth, Boston Celtics), Steve Stowe (Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Foundation), and M Quentin Williams (Founder & CEO, Dedication to Community). We will host a one-on-one discussion with WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre to discuss, his career, ascent, and personal journey, as moderated by Bonnie Bernstein (Esteemed Sportscaster & Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions).
Richard Greenfield on the difficulties of attracting sports fans to digital platforms
Richard Greenfield on the value of sports media rights vs creating unique content
John Kosner on the power of sports and its ability to help us through difficult times
