Our global trade organization offers sports industry experts an opportunity to work on exciting board projects in a peer-driven well-organized board structure. With a defined organizational structure, appointed or elected partners team together to solve program goals – crafting solutions for a healthy vibrant sector.
Our Board Partners develop global leadership strategies in their niche advisory and consulting areas.
Established by a small group of sports technology startup founders with economic development experience, we know how challenging technology adoption and innovation development can be for traditional sport. Throughout our nearly ten year history, the trade association has offered low cost access to a wide range of business opportunities. Just like you, we pioneered new ideas to resolve complex issues effecting our industry.
The trade association offers entrepreneur-led economic development services, workforce education initiatives, global trade programs, and collaboration channels to increase the speed of business. Whether you are with a government organization, regional accelerator, league or federation – perhaps a fledgling startup? Rest assured that collaboration starts here.
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With historic growth, more opportunities are available to impact the industry
Board Members [Partners] are required to dedicate a small number of hours monthly, provide or create content, attend monthly or quarterly meetings, and accept our shared code of conduct. Partners sign a formal agreement with the association. Every board has a defined scope of work and each board seat may have a specific function. Boards may also elect to expand their ranks to foster mentorship or fellowships.
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Timelines | Decision | |
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Annual Open | Jan. 1st-Feb.1st | Feb.2nd |
Interviews | Feb.1st-Feb.7th | Feb.8th |
Selection | Feb.8th-Feb.15th | Mar. 8th |
We prioritize candidates based on their current employment status. However, we also believe in diversity of thought and value senior management experiences. Our selected partners influence peers about technologies or innovation from three foundational segments: fan, brand, or athlete segments, including entrepreneur-led economic develop via accelerators or incubators. All interests are encouraged to submit an application or contact us.
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