How Sports Partnerships Actually Scale Companies (From Zero to Distribution)
Join Anton Wimmer (VP, Global Partnerships at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment), Aba Anton (Founder of Rocky Health, scaled to $75M+ through sports partnerships), and Rishard Rameez (Founder of Zown) as they break down how partnerships actually turn into distribution, brand, and revenue.
Only 100 seats. Approval required.
Food and drinks will be served.
What You'll Get Out of It
Drawing from more than 20 years at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Anton Wimmer will share lessons from working across ticketing, sponsorships, and revenue strategy — including what startups often misunderstand about partnerships, how world-class brands create community, and what founders can learn from the business of sports.
Joining this conversation is Aba Anton, who scaled Rocky Health to over $30M+ in revenue through high-impact partnerships with major Canadian sports franchises, helping turn cultural relevance into real business growth.
Together, this evening will explore how modern companies can use partnerships, storytelling, and ecosystem-building to drive distribution, brand affinity, and long-term scale.
Who This Is For
Founders, startup operators, and leaders building ambitious companies across technology, consumer, media, sports, and brand-driven industries. This room is designed for people actively scaling companies, building communities, and thinking beyond short-term growth tactics. If you're interested in how modern brands create loyalty, distribution, and long-term relevance, this event was built for you.
What to Expect
6:00 PM — Arrival + networking + refreshments
6:30 PM — Fireside conversation: Anton Wimmer x Rishard Rameez
7:15 PM — Founder session: Aba Anton
7:45 PM — Open networking
9:00 PM — Wrap up
Expect a highly curated room of founders, operators, and professionals deeply connected to the sports and technology ecosystem. No spectators — just meaningful conversations with people building impactful companies.
Approval Required
Spots are capped at 100 and every registration is reviewed.
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