Blue Chip Academy - Presented by L.I.G. Sports Group
🎙️ Blue Chip Academy Podcast
Hosted by Justin King & Ryan Mundy
The Blue Chip Academy Podcast is your premier guide to navigating the modern sports business landscape. Hosted by Justin King—former 5-star recruit, NFL veteran, and Power Five recruiting coordinator—and Ryan Mundy—Super Bowl champion, NFL veteran, and accomplished entrepreneur—the show delivers insider knowledge from two professionals who have excelled both on the field and in the boardroom.
We aim to empower athletes and sports professionals to become "blue chip assets"—highly desirable and valuable individuals in the sports ecosystem. We delve into topics such as recruiting strategies, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities, transfer portal navigation, athlete branding, and career development beyond sports.
Through candid conversations, expert interviews, and real-world insights, we provide listeners with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities in the ever-evolving sports industry.
Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a current professional, or someone interested in the business of sports, the Blue Chip Academy Podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed.
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NIL: Venture Capital in College Sports ft. Dan Bravato
Today I am really glad to talk to Den Bravato, the president of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory and co-founder of Pitch 15 Sports Group, an e-sports agency focused on connecting e-sports community with the rest of the sports world.
We are talking about his journey into the venture capital and sports advisory, the venture capital in college sports and betting space, and the importance of authenticity, building a brand and social media following in college sports.
Tune in to hear more:
Highlights:
[00:00] Background – high school, college, internship
[05:18] SeventySix Capital – investing in early stage sport tech companies & consulting
[13:20] The work of SeventySix Capital in gambling space and intersection of sports
[16:58] NIL and gambling space
[22:12] Deion Sanders’s move to the University of Colorado
[27:55] Venture capital in college sports and companies started by athletes
[30:55] NIL and brand deals – selling your name, image, and likeness
[35:30] The profitability of investing into the NIL space
[40:00] The importance of building a brand and having a huge social media following
[47:18] The opportunities for college athletes in E-sports, partnering with gamers
[51:08] Getting into the venture capital world and sports advisory for SeventySix Capital
[1:05:10] The jockey analogy
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