The SBJ Rising Leaders Fund, jumpstarted by underdog venture team, welcomes young diverse professionals in sports business to apply for a complimentary, one year SBJ All Access subscription and an SBJ event pass.
Applications have closed for 2025.
TECH WEEK
GAME CHANGERS
AXS DRIVE
GAME CHANGERS
AXS DRIVE
BRAND INNOVATION SUMMIT
2025 RECIPIENTS
Marcus ALSTON
Alston for Athletes
Caroline ALVARADO
Major League Soccer & Soccer United Marketing
Olivia BEACH
University of Southern California
John BONNEY
23XI Racing
Naya COARD
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Schuyler CORBIN
NFL Players Association
Brandon HARLIN
New York Football Giants
Bardia KIMIAVI
Intentional Sports; Team Evanston Soccer Club
Natalie LEGER
Synergistic Solutions
Charles LIAN
Fresh Tape Media
Sydney MARCH
Octagon
Imani McCORMICK
Minnesota Vikings
Aadit MEHTA
Seattle Mariners
Damien MEZA
SCENE MGMT
Maya STEPHEN
America SCORES New York
Paulina ZARATE
Wasserman
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Member of the BIPOC community
Currently employed within the sports industry (college interns excluded)
Under 30 years old as of December 31, 2024
Applications have closed for 2025.
