Bridging Passion & Purpose: Gautam Kapur’s Journey from the NBA to Nike
Excited to have you join us for a South Asians in Sports Speaker Series with Gautam Kapur — visionary founder of Brown Ballers, former senior roles across sports media & culture, and now driving corporate development and new business at Nike.
Gautam’s path has taken him from launching Brown Ballers - an influential platform championing South Asian athletes and culture - to shaping narratives and pushing boundaries in one of the world’s most iconic sports brands. Expect him to share:
What sparked the idea for Brown Ballers, how it grew, and what impact it’s had
His experiences breaking into sports strategy and business development roles, especially navigating being South Asian in those spaces
Tips and insights for anyone interested in sports business, entrepreneurship, and culture
📅 When: Wednesday, October 8th
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM EST
📍 Where: Zoom (we’ll send the link once you register)
💸 Cost: Free & open to all
Bring your questions, curiosity, and energy — this will be less of a lecture, more of a real conversation.
About South Asians in Sports (SAIS):
SAIS is a nonprofit community committed to connecting, supporting, and amplifying South Asians in the sports industry. Whether through storytelling, jobs, mentorship, or networking, we’re here to help drive representation from the sidelines to the spotlight. Learn more at sainsports.com.