Beyond The Blitz From Plays to Portfolio's 2026
Why You Should Attend:
Beyond the Blitz: From Plays to Portfolios is an exclusive Super Bowl Week experience hosted in San Francisco, February 2026, designed for athletes at every level — from Stanford student-athletes navigating NIL to NFL pros and other professional athletes preparing for their next chapter.
This powerful event bridges the worlds of sports, tech, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building through panels, breakout sessions, and networking experiences. You'll hear from top voices at companies like Google, Meta, and Adobe, alongside former and current professional athletes who’ve transitioned into business, investing, and leadership.
Whether you're building your first brand, launching a venture, or scaling your impact — this event is built for YOU.
✅ What You’ll Experience:
Athlete x Tech x Impact Panels
Breakout Labs on NIL, Branding, Funding, and Legacy
Access to founders, funders, and Fortune 500 decision-makers
Food and Drinks and Networking
🎯 Who It's For:
NCAA & student-athletes
NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB players
Athlete-founders, creators, investors & mentors
Business leaders who want to partner with or support athlete-led ventures
Agenda
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Check-In & Networking
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Welcome and Vision Kickoff
Quentin Gause: Rizewell.io, Breezy
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Keynote: From Sports to Entrepreneurship (Main Stage)
Quentin Gause: Rizewell.io
10:00 AM - 12:55 PM
Breakout Session #1: Vision Roundtables
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
Athletes Evolving into Founders NFL Players Panel (Main Stage)
Mack Brown , Asher Allen
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM
Tech That Builds Innovation: Panel (Main Stage)
Sam Baal - Meta/Facebook , Bserat Ghebremicael – Google, Jessica Holmes - Adobe
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Breakout Session #2: Vision Roundtables
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
Student Athlete Spotlight / Break
2:05 AM - 2:35 PM
Lunch/Networking
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM
Public Presence & Strategic Marketing (Room A)
Bobby Baker
2:35 AM - 3:15 PM
Wealth Building & Business Infrastructure (Room B)
Matt Bocci
Financial management and investment strategies. Making informed investment decisions for long-term growth. Venture Captial and Investment Opportunities
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
Breakout Session #3: Vision Roundtables
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker (Special Celebrity Guest) (Main Stage)
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM
Q&A
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
Call to Action + Impact Wrap-Up + Network