Webinar
Invest in the Tribe: Fan Engagement – Activating a Ravenous Community
Sports fans are more than just spectators. They’re part of a tribe that transcends boundaries and differences, and who are united in support of a sport, team, and players.
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Join us for an exclusive webinar where Keaton Nankivil, Senior Principal of the Alumni Ventures Sports Fund, is joined by Keith Marshall, CEO of The Players Lounge and former pro football player. They dive into the dynamic world of Fan Engagement — a space where passion meets opportunity.
Fan Engagement isn’t just about cheering; it’s a dynamic industry at the intersection of technology and sports passion, creating immersive experiences and converting engagement into value. With nearly 70% of people tuning in for live sports and a market expected to reach $27.3 billion by 2033, this webinar is your key to unlocking insights and trends in this rapidly growing sector. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore the future of sports and technology with industry leaders. Watch on-demand now!
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About your presenters
Senior Principal, Sports Fund
Keaton has spent his career focused on high-level teamwork. A proud Wisconsin Basketball alumnus, he started his career playing professional basketball in Europe. He played for and led teams in competitions across Europe, including stops in Germany, Spain, Latvia and Italy. When he returned from overseas, his career focus shifted to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has worked with both institutional and corporate venture teams and completed and MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship. He holds a BS in kinesiology from UW-Madison and an MBA from the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the Wisconsin School of Business.
CEO, The Players' Lounge
Keith Marshall is the CEO of The Players’ Lounge, an NIL media platform for student-athletes. Prior to co-founding The Players’ Lounge, Keith graduated with a finance degree from the University of Georgia. Following college, he was drafted by the Washington Commanders, where he spent three years before retiring. He then graduated from Emory’s Goizueta Business School with an MBA and spent time at McKinsey & Company and Accel-KKR.