Press Release:
About Game Changers
Game Changers Sports Networking launches a new partnership between SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) and San Diego State University’s Sports MBA Program. The San Diego sports industry unites at the San Diego Hall of Champions for an evening of networking featuring a keynote presentation by Alex Striler, industry veteran and author of X PLAY NATION of Action Sports Game Changers.
A unique panel discussion featuring pioneer entrepreneurs; Fernando Aguerre, president of International Surf Association; Steve Astephen, founder of THE FAMILIE and principal of Action Sports Management at Wasserman Media Group; Shaney jo Darden executive director of The Keep A Breast Foundation; Jeff Kearl, CEO of Stance and Chairman of the Board of Skullcandy; and Kevin Flanagan, CEO of The People’s Movement, will explore out-of-the-box contributions to the action sports industry.
Stimulate new ideas during an interactive Q&A session and discover how the panelists’ innovative minds operate. Early bird registration: first ten registrants receive autographed copies of Striler’s book.
Agenda
5:30-6:30 pm
Registration, networking & refreshments
6:30-7:00 pm
Keynote
7:00-8:00 pm
Discussion Panel: Game Changers in Action Sports
8:00-8:30 pm
Q&A
Keynote
Alex Striler – author,
X PLAY NATION of Action Sports Game Changers
Panelists
Fernando Aguerre – President, International Surf Association
Steve Astephen – Founder, THE FAMILIE & Principal of Action Sports Management, Wasserman Media Group
Shaney jo Darden – Executive Director, The Keep A Breast Foundation
Jeff Kearl – CEO, Stance & Chairman of the Board, Skullcandy
Moderator
Kevin Flanagan – CEO, The People’s Movement
See page 2 for time, date, location, and cost of Game Changers
Date:
June 7, 2011
Time:
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Venue:
San Diego Hall of Champions
2131 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
(Balboa Park)
Cost:
Pre Reg:
SDSI Member: $10
Students (with valid ID): $10
SDSI Prospective Member: $25
Day Of:
SDSI Member: $20
Students (with valid ID): $20
SDSI Prospective Member: $35
Get your tickets early! Walk ups not guaranteed.
Sponsors:
About SDSU Sports MBA Program
The Sports MBA program at San Diego State University is an intensive, accelerated Master of Business Administration program focused entirely on the international sports business. This degree program is intended for highly motivated students seeking to further their business skills and professional network to secure management positions in all areas of the global sports business industry.
About SDSI
Inspiring sports innovation through connections, networking, mentoring, education and access to capital.
SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) is a non-profit, business accelerating, trade organization that connects and drives the growth of Southern California’s vibrant sports economy by offering innovative programs and services for start-ups, mature companies and service providers.
Please contact Renne Catalano with membership questions: rcatalano@connect.org
858-964-1334
