SPEAKERS & ATTENDEES SPOTLIGHT

UNPARALLELED ATHLETE ACCESS
& INSIGHTS INTO SUCCESS

Feel the 2024 Draft Excitement!

Dive into a world where grit meets wit. Discover the power moves athletes are making off the field as they master the art of entrepreneurship, wielding their fame and influence like never before. Positioned in the heart of the action next to the NFL Draft in Campus Martius, Detroit, this event isn’t just a gathering – it’s a game-changer.

Don’t just watch – be part of the play. Score your seat at the vanguard of the sports-business nexus. Here’s why you can’t afford to miss out:

  • Strategy Sessions – Learn how sports icons are drafting blueprints for success in the business arena.
  • Elite Networking – Connect with the pros, forge partnerships with sports mavens, and score insights from the industry’s best agents and execs.
  • Insider Knowledge – Access a wealth of expertise from the people shaping the future of sports and business.

About This Powerhouse Event

Featuring a lineup of MVPs from the fields of sports, business, and investment, this premier event shines a spotlight on the strategic plays behind the scenes. Witness the transformation of champions as they parlay discipline, dedication, and on-field strategies into boardroom victories.

Who's on the Roster?

  • Champions of the Game – Rub shoulders with the legends of the league.
  • Titans of the Trade – Network with the business brains behind the brawn.
  • Visionaries and Game Changers – Connect with those who rewrite the rules.
  • The Deal Makers – Learn the art of negotiation from top sports agents.
  • The Voice of the Game – Engage with those who narrate our greatest sports moments.

    🎫 Grab Your Ticket! Limited availability – join the elite at the crossroads of sports and entrepreneurship in Detroit. Get in the game!

WHEN

25 April, 2024
Thursday

WHERE

1188 Farmer Street
12:45pm ET

WHO

Budding Entrepreneurs
& Titans

Speakers &
Select Attendees

Calvin Johnson

"Megatron" - Detroit Lion's legend & Co-Founder of Primitiv Group

Amir Herring

Offensive Lineman at the University of Michigan from Southfield. MI.

Makari Paige

Defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines from West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Semaj Morgan

Semaj J. Morgan is a wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines.

RJ King

Author at DBusiness Magazine

Donovan Edwards

NCAA champion running back with the University of Michigan and 2025 NFL draft prospect

Gosder Cherilus

Former Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay buccaneers starting Tackle

Rodney McLeod Jr.

NFL Safety, Super Bowl 52 Champion, Co Founder - @changeourfuturefund

Monte Morris

NBA veteran and current Minnesota Timberwolves point guard

Crystal Manning

USA Track & Field Triple Jumper, Filmmaker, Director, Entrepreneur

Barry Klarberg

President of MAI Capital New York, Professor at the University of Michigan and Team Owner of the New York Yankees

Jarrett Irons

Seasoned sales executive, entrepreneur, co-founder, business collaborator, and board advisor

Frankie LaPenna

Social media phenom with billions of views across platforms

Jared Wangler

CEO of Valient & Co-Founder of of Champions Cirlce

Tommy Doman

Michigan, All Big 10 Punter and National Champion

LaMarr Woodley

Super bowl champion and probowl linebacker that played a majority of his career for the Steelers

Zunaid Suleman

NBA 2K League/Esports Broadcaster & Head of Video Growth - Benzinga

Rob Sims

2002 BCS Champion with Ohio State University and eight-year NFL starter

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See the speakers live on stage!

Meet NFL athletes turned entrepreneurs, sharing their journey from the field to business success, and gain insights into their strategies for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness.

SCHEDULE
DETAILS

Day 1
April 25, 2024

Angel Activation with Detroit's Tech Town

Anne Maghas
Milestone Growth Capital
Crystal Brown
CircNova
Dawn Batts
Milestones
Monica Wheat
Venture Catalysts
1:55 pm - 2:10 pm
Room 1

Fireside Chat with Casey Hurbis, CMO of Rocket Mortgage

Jason Raznick
CEO - Benzinga
Casey Hurbis
Chief Marketing Officer-Rocket Mortgage
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm
Room 1

Fireside Chat with Antone Barnes

Antone Barnes
Founder & CEO - The Brand Architects
Luke Jacobi
President - Benzinga
2:25 pm - 2:35 am
Room 1

Fireside Chat with Paul Rosenberg

Paul Rosenberg
American music manager
Jason Raznick
CEO - Benzinga
2:35 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 1

From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: Transitioning Mindsets

Calvin Johnson
"Megatron" - Detroit Lion's legend & Co-Founder of Primitiv Group
RJ King
Author at DBusiness Magazine
Gosder Cherilus
Former Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay buccaneers starting Tackle
Rob Sims
2002 BCS Champion with Ohio State University and eight-year NFL starter

Format: Panel
This panel discusses the transition of athletes into successful entrepreneurs, highlighting their journey in learning business fundamentals and adopting new perspectives. Panelists will share their experiences in overcoming stereotypes that athletes aren't suited for business, revealing how they proved critics wrong by leveraging their athletic discipline and resilience in the entrepreneurial world.

3:00 pm - 3:25 pm
Room 1

Game-Changers Giving Back

Joique Bell
Former American football running back
Rachel Decker
President of Detroit Philanthropy
Rob Sims
2002 BCS Champion with Ohio State University and eight-year NFL starter
3:25 pm - 3:45 pm
Room 1

Beyond the Field: Navigating Business Opportunities in Sports

Spencer Bailey
Co-Owner of Vosa Spirits
Claressa Shields
ESPY Boxer of the year, 2x olympic champ
Crystal Manning
USA Track & Field Triple Jumper, Filmmaker, Director, Entrepreneur

Champion Mindset: Inside the Winner's Circle

Greg Schwartz
Co-Founder, President and COO at StockX
Donovan Edwards
NCAA champion running back with the University of Michigan and 2025 NFL draft prospect
Jared Wangler
CEO of Valient & Co-Founder of of Champions Cirlce
Tommy Doman
Michigan, All Big 10 Punter and National Champion
LaMarr Woodley
Super bowl champion and probowl linebacker that played a majority of his career for the Steelers

Financial & Mental Health In Sports

Cameron Miller
Chief Revenue Officer - Money Pickle
Jarrett Irons
Seasoned sales executive, entrepreneur, co-founder, business collaborator, and board advisor
Frankie LaPenna
Social media phenom with billions of views across platforms
Dean Archibald
Business Development Leader of Storj Labs Inc
Zach Dereniowski / MD Motivator
Content creator with more than 30m followers and mental health advocate
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Room 1

Fireside Chat with Barry Klarberg

Barry Klarberg
President of MAI Capital New York, Professor at the University of Michigan and Team Owner of the New York Yankees
Luke Jacobi
President - Benzinga

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PRICING
PLANS

General Admission

$ 47
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VIP

$ 147
  • Special Seating
Supporting ChadTough: Your Participation Makes an Impact

Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to ChadTough Foundation

one day pass

$ 397
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Custom Badge
  • One Workshop

full pass

$ 597
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Posters Session
  • Talk to the Editors Session

vip seat

$ 797
  • Comfortable Seat
  • Access To Artists Meeting
  • Custom Badge
  • Certificate

THE
VENUE

Benzinga Detroit Office

1188 Farmer Street 12:45pm ET

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