The Elevate Collection Podcast

Adam Gunn on How NoCap Turns B2B Spend Into University Revenue

Alexandria Reed & Jordan Hawkins Season 2 Episode 6

College sports are changing fast. Former Pitt linebacker-turned-operator Adam Gunn breaks down how NoCap Revenue Solutions helps universities and collectives create sustainable, no-new-cost revenue by aligning alumni, local businesses, and vetted B2B providers.

In this episode:

  • What NoCap Revenue Solutions actually does (and why it works)
  • The “win-win” structure: essential services → revenue share to schools
  • Culture first: hiring, leadership, and keeping talent aligned
  • Alumni networks as career pipelines for student-athletes
  • Gen Z alignment: purpose, impact, and the future of work
  • Practical advice for athletes earning via NIL: expand your circles
  • How brands can plug in—credit card processing, HCM, logistics, more

About Adam: Adam is Chief Operations Officer of NoCap Revenue Solutions, a division of NoCap Sports helping universities and collectives generate consistent funding via partnerships with nationally recognized service providers. He’s also a former Pitt team captain and was named honorary captain for Pitt–West Virginia (Sept 2025). nocapsports.io+2nrs.nocapsports.io+2

Resources & Connects:

  • NoCap Revenue Solutions (overview) — “sustainable, long-term revenue” model. nrs.nocapsports.io
  • Sports Business Journal on NoCap’s revenue solution for collectives. Sports Business Journal
  • Follow: @nocapsports (X/LinkedIn); @alexandriareed.co; @jordanhawkins.co; guest handle.

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