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The Professionalism of College Sports: Implications of the Recent NCAA Settlement

Keaton FFSP

Watch a webinar titled “The professionalism of college sports: Implications of the recent NCAA settlement,” hosted by Alumni Ventures Sports Fund Venture Capitalist Keaton Nankivil and special guests.

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Post Webinar Summary

In this presentation, Keaton Nankivil, Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures, explores the evolving professionalism of college sports, focusing on recent developments in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules and revenue sharing. Keaton introduces Michael Haddix, CEO of Scout, a company providing financial education for athletes, to discuss the implications of revenue sharing and NIL in collegiate sports. The conversation highlights the growing financial opportunities for athletes, the shift from amateurism to professional models, and how Scout aims to support athletes with financial literacy and long-term planning. The presentation concludes with insights into Alumni Ventures’ sports fund and its focus on sports innovation and investment.

Gain valuable insights into the ramifications of the groundbreaking NCAA settlement and its impact on collegiate athletics. Explore the future landscape of college sports and discover the opportunities it presents.

Why Watch:

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    Gain insider perspectives on the implications of the NCAA settlement.
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    Explore the crucial role of technology in shaping the future of NCAA athletics.
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    Network with industry professionals passionate about the evolving collegiate athletics landscape.

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About your presenter

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.

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