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Athletes 2.0: VC-Backed Start-Ups Transforming the Consumer Athlete World

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Ask elementary school kids what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re sure to hear many say “pro athlete.” For many of us, the goal to become a sports superstar faded as we grew older. But now, new training technology allows weekend warriors to train like their favorite athletes.

Join our Sports Fund Team, including Managing Partner Greg Baker and Senior Principal Keaton Nankivil. as we explore unlocking the doors to lucrative opportunities in the dynamic world of sports technology with guest panelists:

  • Keke Lyles, Human Performance and Tech Consultant, Navy Special Warfare, and former NBA strength coach of the year
  • Josh Bonhotal, VP of Performance and Founding Team Member of personal fitness startup Future

The sports tech market is not just a game-changer; it’s a multi-billion dollar playing field with an estimated worth exceeding $55 billion. The potential for investors is nothing short of extraordinary, with a projected 20% compound annual growth rate propelling the market forward through 2030.

Our upcoming webinar is your exclusive ticket to insider insights. Join us as we dive deep into the landscape of sports technology, interviewing top experts who navigate the intersection of investing and sports. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve and gain information to position yourself for success. Watch on-demand below.

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About your presenters

Greg Baker
Greg Baker

Managing Partner, Sports Fund

Greg has been a Managing Partner with Alumni Ventures since 2017. He is the Founder of Bascom Ventures and runs Towerview Ventures and has made more than 100 investments as a member of Alumni Ventures. These investments include: American Gene Technologies, SHINE Medical, Mission Bio, Axiom Space, Matchwell, and many others. Prior to joining AV, Greg was a highly accomplished executive with experience in corporate leadership, business development, startups, M&A, strategic planning, and more. He spent much of his career growing businesses in the electrical products, packaging, and chemical industries. Greg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin (’86) and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (’91).

Keaton Nankivil
Keaton Nankivil

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.

Keke Lyles
Keke Lyles

Director of Performance

Keke’s passion is to develop and maintain athletes and their performance using sports medicine and strength and conditioning. He uses technology (tools) to gain more information and profile their strengths and weaknesses and develop a comprehensive plan to allow them to reach their highest potential. He strives to push himself and those he works with to become the best they can be every single day.

Joshua Bonhotal
Joshua Bonhotal

VP of Performance, Future

Josh is Vice President of Performance for Future, a digital fitness & training start-up that aims to revolutionize health & wellness in the world.

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