Calvin Johnson
"Megatron" - Detroit Lion's legend & Co-Founder of Primitiv Group
SPEAKERS & ATTENDEES SPOTLIGHT
Calvin Johnson
Donovan Edwards
Rob Sims
Ric Flair
Claressa Shields
LaMarr Woodley
Monte Morris
Frankie LaPenna
Gosder Cherilus
Jared Wangler
Jack Fox
Zach Dereniowski / MD Motivator
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.
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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.
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- 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
Anne Maghas
Milestone Growth Capital
Greg Schwartz
Co-Founder, President and COO at StockX
Amir Herring
Offensive Lineman at the University of Michigan from Southfield. MI.
Makari Paige
Defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines from West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Jeremiah Beasley
UofM Football
Semaj Morgan
Semaj J. Morgan is a wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines.
RJ King
Author at DBusiness Magazine
Paul Rosenberg
American music manager
Antone Barnes
Founder & CEO - The Brand Architects
Cameron Miller
Chief Revenue Officer - Money Pickle
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
Joique Bell
Former American football running back
Rachel Decker
President of Detroit Philanthropy
Ric Flair
American professional wrestler
Rodney McLeod Jr.
NFL Safety, Super Bowl 52 Champion, Co Founder - @changeourfuturefund
Spencer Bailey
Co-Owner of Vosa Spirits
Claressa Shields
ESPY Boxer of the year, 2x olympic champ
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
Crystal Brown
CircNova
Dawn Batts
Milestones
Monica Wheat
Venture Catalysts
Frankie LaPenna
Social media phenom with billions of views across platforms
Jared Wangler
CEO of Valient & Co-Founder of of Champions Cirlce
Dean Archibald
Business Development Leader of Storj Labs Inc
Josh Laurent
Social Media Influencer
Braylon Edwards
American football wide receiver
Tommy Doman
Michigan, All Big 10 Punter and National Champion
Jason Raznick
CEO - Benzinga
Jack Fox
Lions Pro Bowl Punter
Zach Dereniowski / MD Motivator
Content creator with more than 30m followers and mental health advocate
Luke Jacobi
President - Benzinga
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
Casey Hurbis
Chief Marketing Officer-Rocket Mortgage
BOARD
OF ADVISORS
T.J Markray
Sports Manager - Burke Sports Group
Merrick Weingarten
Founder and CEO of KIWICLO
Casey Hurbis
Chief Marketing Officer-Rocket Mortgage
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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.
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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
Fireside Chat with Casey Hurbis, CMO of Rocket Mortgage
Jason Raznick
CEO - Benzinga
Casey Hurbis
Chief Marketing Officer-Rocket Mortgage
Fireside Chat with Antone Barnes
Antone Barnes
Founder & CEO - The Brand Architects
Luke Jacobi
President - Benzinga
Fireside Chat with Paul Rosenberg
Paul Rosenberg
American music manager
Jason Raznick
CEO - Benzinga
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.
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
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
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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