Alternative Investing: Teams and SPACs

Josh Harris - Co-Founder, Apollo Global Management, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

 

Billy Beane - Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Oakland A's

 

John Collins - CEO, SEAH

 

Jason Robins - Chief Executive Officer, DraftKings

 

Saj Cherian (moderator) - Partner, Kynetic

 

As sports values continue to accelerate, the interest and opportunities to invest in organizations around sports has intensified. From SPACs to team valuations to minority investments, the money around sports in 2021 already rivals all of 2020. As digital engagement grows, the value and means to capitalize on sports as owners, leagues, and investors identify new ways to raise funds. Sports are looking to take advantage of a high performing Wall Street despite major challenges on Main Street. Learn from the experts who are early adopters of SPACs, buying assets, creating investing arms, or going public to take advantage of this frothy market. Billy Beane, John Collins, Josh Harris, and Jason Robins will discuss their strategies and the future of sports as an alternative investment vehicle.