Powering Sports: Partnerships, Capital & Brand Growth

Welcome, Erin Prober: Vice President of National Partnerships at Oak View Group. Previously, she served as Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Clippers, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and Director of Marketing for Premier Partnerships. She has continued to build groundbreaking brand collaborations that have shaped the sports and entertainment landscape. Erin continues to redefine what’s possible, proving that power behind innovative partnerships.

Welcome, Ryan Kantor: Director of Corporate Partnerships for the LA Clippers. With over a decade of experience driving partnership growth across top sports franchises, including the LA Dodgers, Anaheim Ducks, and LA Kings, Ryan has built a career on creating high-impact collaborations and innovative brand integrations. His passion for progress and connection continues to power the next era of sports partnerships, showing how teamwork off the field can impact the game.

Welcome, Garry Gant: Global Sports Marketing Manager at Oakley. With a career dedicated to elevating athlete partnerships and driving brand innovation, Garry has played a key role in bringing the Oakley vision to life across the world of sports. He’s pushing boundaries and showing how passion and purpose can truly change the game.  

Passing the Torch: Inside LA28

Welcome, Janet Evans: Three-time Olympic swimmer with four gold medals and one silver medal to her name. A key leader of Los Angeles’ bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Evans brings her firsthand experience as an elite athlete and her deep institutional knowledge of the global and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements to the LA28 Games. She's spearheading the effort to ensure athletes are at the heart of LA’s plans for the Games. Evans joined the team in September 2015. Prior to LA28, Evans served as a New York 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Ambassador and an Atlanta 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Ambassador. Evans holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Southern California.

Welcome, Dre Taylor Lindsay: VP of Strategy leading Strategy & Special Projects in the Office of the CEO. The scope of her work includes cross-functional integration, non-sponsor partnership management, corporate real estate, Board of Directors engagement, and special strategic initiatives at the direction of the CEO. Prior to LA28, Dre co-founded a women's leisurewear brand that was ultimately acquired by an aggregator group. Dre began her career in Sales Strategy at Google, and was a Consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, focused on mergers & acquisitions and org design in the beauty, beverage, and tech industries. She has lived in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Singapore. Dre holds a BA and an MBA from Stanford University. A proud fourth-generation Angeleno, she lives in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles with her husband, Pitch, and their two daughters.

Representation and Revenue: The Role of Agents in Modern Sports

Welcome, Bill Duffy: Head of Basketball at WME Sports and one of the most influential agents in the modern game. Duffy is a former Chairman & CEO of BDA Sports Management and one of the most respected voices around the league. From draft day to free agency and global brand partnerships, he blends player development with deal structure to build durable careers and championship-level impact. Bill is known for having an early focus on expanding players' brand profile over international markets, and has superstar clients who’ve earned All-NBA honors, All-Star selections, and NBA Championships.

Welcome, Doug Hendrickson: Executive Vice President of Football at Wasserman and one of the NFL’s most respected agents, managing top talent across the league. From draft day to second contracts and community impact, Doug is known for tireless advocacy, creative structures, and partnerships that elevate players as people and professionals. Get ready for the honest insights on negotiating in today’s NFL and building careers that last.

Welcome, Andrew Kipper: Senior leader and co-head of golf for Excel Sports Management, representing some of the sport’s most marketable talents and helping athletes navigate media, sponsorship, and global competition. Working with everything from acquisitions to contracts, Andrew brings a masterclass in relationship-driven dealmaking and brand building.

Welcome, the cast of the Rich Eisen Show. Together the group puts on their three-hour show featuring guests like Joe Davis, Kurt Warner, and many more.

Rich Eisen is the host of the show and famed sports commentator. He has been a host on NFL Network since 2003.

Mike Del Tufo is the lead sound mixer. He has been there for the start of three networks (Fox Sports Net, NFL Network, and FS1) in his almost 30 years in the industry.

Chris Brockman is one of the two on-air producers. The lifelong Boston sports fan has been in the industry for over 20 years while working in everything from newspaper reporting to TV production.

TJ Jefferson is one of the two on-air producers. In his 25+ years in the industry, TJ has done everything under the sun: talent agent, TV producer, author, and social media.

Beyond the Diamond: Leadership and Strategy in Modern Baseball!

Welcome, Billy Beane: Former Oakland A’s General Manager, current minority owner, and special advisor to the organization. Beane is known for rethinking how front offices align scouting, analytics, and culture. Reached the MLB postseason nine times during his tenure as General Manager, and received multiple Executive of the Year awards from MLB, Baseball America, and Sporting News.

Welcome, Scott Boras: Founder of Boras Corporation and one of if not the most influential figures in modern baseball negotiations. Renowned for record-setting deals, he has made history securing the first 50, 100, and 200 million dollar contracts in MLB history. From draft strategy to arbitration and free agency, his approach has reshaped how the game thinks about leverage, risk, and career development.

Welcome, Farhan Zaidi: Former President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager. Zaidi is a leading voice in data-driven roster building. From player development to strategic acquisitions, Zaidi blends analytics with clubhouse chemistry to create adaptable, high-performing teams and a system that wins over time, with two World Series appearances to show for it. He was also awarded Executive of the Year by the MLB in 2021. 

Game Changers: Women Shaping Sports

Welcome, JuJu Watkins: Guard for USC Women’s Basketball and 2025 Naismith and Wooden Award winner. A Los Angeles native, Watkins has quickly become the face of women’s basketball, redefining what it means to be both a competitor and a community role model. From her record-breaking freshman season to her leadership on and off the court, she continues to inspire the next generation of athletes through her talent, resilience, and authenticity.

Welcome Amy Trask: Analyst for CBS Sports and former CEO of the Oakland Raiders. As the first woman to lead an NFL team, Amy paved the way for greater inclusion and leadership across sports. From her time in the Raiders front office to her work as co-host of We Need To Talk and author of You Negotiate Like a Girl, she continues to inspire with her insight, authenticity, and trailblazing spirit.

Welcome, Suzy Shuster: Sports broadcaster at ABC, ESPN, FOX Sports, and HBO, and an Emmy Award-winning journalist whose voice has shaped modern sports coverage. Over her distinguished career, Shuster has brought authenticity, insight, and energy to every broadcast that she is a part of. A respected storyteller and mentor, she continues to elevate conversations around sports, media, and the power of women’s voices in journalism.

Welcome, Nikki Spetseris: Emmy-winning director, producer, and creative force behind On the Rise, the acclaimed docuseries spotlighting USC star JuJu Watkins. With a storytelling style that captures the emotion and humanity behind elite athletic journeys, Spetseris has brought women’s sports to the forefront of pop culture. Her work across networks like ESPN, HBO, and NBC continues to raise the standard for authenticity in sports media, bridging the gap between storytelling, identity, and impact.