Beyond the Game: Sports, Venture Capital & Emerging Tech (Aldrich 111)
Beyond the Game: Sports, Venture Capital & Emerging Tech
Join the HBS Bitcoin & Crypto Club for an exciting conversation at the intersection of professional sports, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.
We're bringing together former NFL players, venture capital investors, and technology leaders to explore how athletes are transitioning into business, building companies, investing in startups, and shaping the future of industries ranging from sports and entertainment to AI and crypto.
We'll discuss career transitions from sports to business, building and investing in startups, emerging investment opportunities, and the growing role of athletes in venture capital and technology.
Meet the speakers:
🏈 Isaiah Kacyvenski | Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Will Ventures | Former NFL Linebacker
A Harvard and HBS alumnus, Isaiah played eight seasons in the NFL before transitioning into entrepreneurship and venture capital. He co-founded Will Ventures, an early-stage investment firm focused on opportunities across sports, entertainment, consumer technology, and health.
🏈 Raishaun McGhee | Principal, Trenches Capital | Former Harvard Football Player
A former All-Ivy League defensive back at Harvard and Stanford GSB MBA, Raishaun built his career across investment banking, private equity, and venture capital. His experience includes Credit Suisse, TPG's Rise Fund, and investing in early-stage technology companies.
🚀 Adam Mastrelli | Founder, 57 Maiden | Former IBM & Woodstock Fund
Adam has built a career spanning enterprise AI, blockchain, venture capital, and institutional investing. After leading blockchain and AI commercialization initiatives at IBM and investing at Woodstock Fund, he founded 57 Maiden, where he connects founders, investors, and professional athletes through capital formation and commercial partnerships.
What We'll Explore
How professional athletes transition into investing, entrepreneurship, and leadership
What it takes to build a career in venture capital and identify promising startups
Investment opportunities emerging across sports, AI, crypto, and financial technology
How athletes and investors are collaborating to build the next generation of businesses
Lessons from the NFL, the boardroom, and the venture capital industry
Whether you're interested in venture capital, sports business, entrepreneurship, investing, or frontier technologies, join us for a candid conversation with an exceptional group of leaders who have built careers across these worlds.
📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM
📍 Aldrich 111, Harvard Business School
Come learn, ask questions, and connect with the speakers!