SeventySix Capital Named Title Sponsor of Maryland Sports Business Conference
Maryland grad Wayne Kimmel is supporting the next generation of sports business leaders
College Park, MD - April 4, 2022 - The Sports Business Society at the University of Maryland announced today that SeventySix Capital will be the official title sponsor for the 2022 Maryland Sports Business Conference.
The 2022 Maryland Sports Business Conference presented by SeventySix Capital will take place on May 6th in the Jones-Hill House, the new home of University of Maryland Football. SeventySix Capital will host a panel discussion during the conference titled “Game-Changing Technologies,” moderated by Wayne Kimmel. Panelists include executives from Playfly Sports, sports agent and Rubicon Talent Partner Peter Raskin, a 1993 alum, as well as representatives from SeventySix Capital’s portfolio companies, including FORTË CEO and 2006 alum Lauren Foundos.
"We couldn’t be more excited to partner with SeventySix Capital as we look for more opportunities to enhance the student experience on campus," said Bradley Polkowitz, Co-Founder and President of the Maryland Sports Business Conference. "Working with them has allowed us to expand our network, provide internship opportunities to students, and level up this year's conference!"
“As a proud Terp, I am truly honored to support this conference," Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital and 1992 University of Maryland alum, commented. “Our team at SeventySix Capital is focused on helping to create the next generation of sports business entrepreneurs and leaders.”
The conference will feature an impressive roster of speakers from various sectors of the sports industry, offering attendees networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and more. For the second consecutive year, the Maryland Sports Business Conference will also be working with Special Olympics Maryland to raise funds and awareness to support its athletes. Tickets are available for purchase online. More information about the event can be found on Instagram.
About SeventySix Capital
SeventySix Capital is a sports-focused venture capital company that has been building sports technology companies for over two decades and leverages that experience through its Sports Advisory consulting group. SeventySix Capital also has its Athlete Venture Group, which allows current and former players to invest, learn, and work directly with top sports startups and entrepreneurs. To learn more about SeventySix Capital, please visit www.seventysixcapital.com.
About Maryland Sports Business Conference
The Maryland Sports Business Conference was created in 2020 by undergraduate students in the Sports Business Society at the University of Maryland. They aim to increase awareness around sports business and educate students about the vast possibilities within this career field. They strive to foster a diverse and inclusive sports community, and connect their students with sports business professionals and organizations. The 2022 Maryland Sports Business Conference presented by SeventySix Capital will empower students to be innovative, be ambitious, and be fearless.
About Maryland Sports Business Conference’s Student Leaders
The Maryland Sports Business Conference is entirely student-led and organized by undergraduate students representing diverse majors, backgrounds, and interests. Led by Bradley Polkowitz (‘23, OMBA & Marketing), Rachel Levitt (‘22, Marketing), Joshua Liu (‘24, Finance & Marketing), and Abby Horick (‘23, Marketing), the team of twelve exceptional students are committed to providing a one-of-a-kind conference experience that will empower students to be innovative, be ambitious, and be fearless.