Sports Career Starter - Students & New Grads Only

Breaking into the sports industry isn’t easy especially as a student or early-career professional. This 30-minute session is designed to give you clarity and direction on how to start your journey in sports.

I’ll share insights from my own path: from being a national-level archer in India to working with the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. Along the way, I’ve seen how diverse the sports ecosystem really is from analytics, ticketing, and pricing to marketing, broadcasting, sponsorships, sales etc.

In this session, we’ll cover practical steps like:

1. How to identify which sports career path that fits your skills and passion
2. Building relevant skills.
3. Where AI and Machine Learning are reshaping sports from fan engagement to retention models and ticket pricing
4. Networking effectively in the sports industry
5. Mistakes to avoid when applying for your first role
6. How to showcase projects and experiences to stand out to recruiters

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap of how to turn your passion for sports into a career path whether in analytics, marketing, or business operations and actionable steps to start right now.