The Business of Sport by Sportsfinda

Perry Sopinsky Story:  I am a passionate recent graduate who has grown my company, Gamesharkz.com , through the use of hard work and some luck. Gamesharkz.com is my site for all gamers to find a sense of community. All gamers, whether casual or pro, can login to Gamesharkz.com and interact with other gamers from around the world.  I have been involved in sports my entire life. I currentl...

Matt has been collecting ticket stubs since before Miley Cyrus was Hannah Montana, before Michael Jordan played baseball and even before Rocky defeated Drago. Some are on his wall, some are in a binder. Some are in a box. He even keeps print-at-home tickets even though they are harder to maintain and not visually pleasing. Not everyone collects tickets, but those that do should be able to continue...

Who is Adam Nelson?  Hello! My name is Adam Nelson . I am a motivated and passionate individual who is currently working with ZeroEyes helping prevent school shootings by using AI to monitor active camera feeds. My core skills and experience are concentrated in Information Technology, Event Management, and Entrepreneurship. A quick history of my experience; from 2007 until 2013 I served in th...

In Q4 2018, Oliver Weingarten co-founded a grassroots, fan-focused esports org, LDN UTD, to provide opportunity and accessibility for gamers to take the path to pro, whilst aligning with societal benefits (fitness, nutrition, life skills) and social purpose. Gamers upload their best content to the platform and fans vote their favorite. The gamers are invited to “try-out” against each other for pla...

Donate to help schools and students in low-income areas with access to the scholarships, internet, devices, and STEM education through esports clubs: https://www.varsityesportsfoundation.org/donate The Varsity Esports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through esports. We strive...

More than eight years of experience in the sports industry handling corporate partnerships, sponsorship strategy, contract negotiations, account management, and premium seating. My goal as a marketing professional is to connect brands with excitement, passion, and fandom sports can offer. I’m dedicated to creating multi-dimensional, fully-integrated platforms for partner brands to exceed their goa...

Prior to SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, Dan Bravato and Chris Yortsos co-founded Pitch 15 Sports Group, an esports agency focused on connecting the esports world with the rest of the sports world. Having worked on projects such as Major League Soccer’s eMLS, the Call of Duty League’s first-ever event, and Overwatch League sponsorships, Chris and Dan were ready to bring their expertise to the...

A Los Angeles native, Joe has graduated from the University of Texas and shortly thereafter entered the world of sports and entertainment selling tickets and sponsorships for the Allen Americans, a minor league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks at the time. After a nearly 2-year stint in Allen, Joe joined Premier Partnership where he was able to sell brand partnerships against varying sports, enter...

Covid-19 impacted many businesses around the globe, for this founder it was no different. Overnight they had no revenue coming in and the world looked like a very dark place. Some of us panic, some of us stay calm and look for solutions and some of us disappear.  Doru Droscaru takes us on his journey through the crisis he never thought he would face in his lifetime and shares his experiences...

Terry Tsouratakis is Director, Corporate Partnerships at Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Tsouratakis is in his second season with LAFC and is responsible for generating new corporate partnerships for the Club. Prior to LAFC, Tsouratakis was with Premier Partnerships, an industry-leading property sales and consulting agency that is focused on venue Naming Rights deals. Tsour...

Covid-19 impacted many businesses around the globe, for this founder it was no different. Overnight they had no revenue coming in and the world looked like a very dark place. Some of us panic, some of us stay calm and look for solutions and some of us disappear.  This founder takes us on his journey through the crisis he never thought he would face in his lifetime and shares his experiences o...

Kimberly Davis is a trailblazer and change agent, positively disrupting the financial industry and wide world of sports over her illustrious 30+ year career. Well-regarded as a resilient and visionary leader, Davis brings change to life through sound strategic planning and strong organizational development. She is an inspirational storyteller, an architect of coalitions and a culture builder, with...

Ben Flora is an experienced Sports marketing professional building integrated, comprehensive, and motivating partnership campaigns that serve as a catalyst to drive brand initiatives and revenue. Learn more about Ben here . 

Ron Li is Director of Growth and Commercialization: esports at Electronic Arts (EA), where he helps build the organization’s competitive gaming initiative, focused on fanbase growth, strategic partnerships, and sponsorship development.  Prior, Li spent nearly five years at the PGA TOUR, where he helped build its international business, focused on strategy, business development, and market res...

Patrick Arthur is an experienced NFL marketing Professional having worked at the Miami Dolphins for 13 years and recently moving to the Los Angeles chargers , he shares with us a story of experience, growth, determination, and Success. This episode is filled with insights and tips for students and individuals looking to build a career in Sport.  Tune in for a great episode!  Learn more a...

Michael Ciolek is a proactive professional with years of experience in the sports industry.  He currently works for NHL Seattle and has worked for other professional teams in the NFL, MLS, and NCAA. His time with these organizations has enabled him to learn and grow from many great people. He was fortunate to be in an industry that teaches all aspects of the business world and looks forward t...

Mike DeBetta is the Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Miami HEAT, joining the organization in August 2019 with over a decade of experience spanning the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and the Department of Defense. As a self-described critical thinker with a propensity to challenge conventional wisdom, DeBetta approached his collegiate and professional careers with an understanding that the “right way” s...

Chelsea Zahn, Partnership Activation Manager at the Pittsburgh Steelers kicking off her seventh season in Sponsorship Sales & Activation. She is responsible for coordinating and executing assets within various partnerships. Chelsea focuses primarily on developing and analyzing strategies to improve marketing consultation and expertise with all current partners and new business prospects each s...

Who is Scott Garber ? Experienced Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Sales, Sales Operations, Conflict Resolution, Sales Management, and Team Building. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from University of South Alabama. Get in touch with Scott here . 

Lindsey Ross is currently Director of Rights Acquisition at FloSports where she is responsible for FloHoops, FloFootball, and the company's overall college sports strategy. She has more than 18 years of experience in college conferences and sports media. Ross’ expertise spans creating and fostering relationships, generating new business opportunities to maximize viewership and revenue, coordinatin...

Brittany's Story My name is Brittany Ramos and I am currently the Director of Partnership Strategy at the Los Angeles Rams.  I was born and raised in Southern California and went to school at San Jose State University in the Bay Area where I started my career in sports as an intern throughout college. Since then I have been very lucky to be a part of world-class organizations allowing me to d...

Seth Pellerin's Story:  Senior Sales Executive with deep experience selling market research/data/analytics into retail and technology sectors. Using a consultative approach consistently builds relationships with C-level executives to understand their business objectives - providing strategic insights to help them achieve their goals and more. Has used data in the past to help customers with S...

Ivan has 16 years of experience in being an athlete and working with student-athletes. Ivan has impacted over 150 student-athletes since founding the Zone April 2016.  His role as a Director of Sports Performance at Prime performance and development has equipped him with the knowledge to see how the younger athletes adapt and engage with specific needs to further their careers on and off the...

Toriano Morgan joined the Virginia State Football Program in March 2019 accepting the position of Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach. Prior to joining the staff at Virginia State University, Morgan was a highly decorated Head Coach at Dillard High School (2018) in South Florida, where he restored the perennial prep power to prominence, guiding them to a regional playoff appearance in his fir...

Zenab's Story:  My name is Zenab Keita (pronounced Zee-na Kay-ta) and I am a Manager of Partnership Development with the Golden State Warriors! As a former collegiate women's basketball player, I know firsthand the immense impact that sports can have on a person and a community. Sports and the connections I have made as a result of playing them is what led me to my dream school at Yale Univer...