What we’re about
Sports Business Leaders (SBL) is the premier national network for sports innovators, combining high-impact consulting with events that drive results. From Philly to Miami to Detroit, we’ve connected 1,000+ founders, execs, and investors to spark game-changing growth across the sports industry.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Sports Business Leaders - DetroitThe Dow, Birmingham, MI
Join us for our Sports Business Leaders (SBL) Detroit monthly event! Sports Business Leaders (SBL) is the premier national network for sports innovators, combining high-impact consulting with events that drive results.
This event is for sports entrepreneurs, athletes, NIL ecosystem leaders, sports management majors, and sports researchers/academics.
SBL originated in Philadelphia in the summer of 2024, and after a series of successful monthly meetups, now sees 200+ monthly attendees. We have hosted events in Princeton, NJ; Manhattan, NYC; Tampa, FL; and now, Detroit!
The Detroit chapter is led by Bryan Lemanski and Ethan Woelke who are lawyers at Young Basile.
Learn more about SBL beforehand.
See you there!
Bryan, Justin & Jake - Sports Business Leaders - PhiladelphiaYard's Brewing Co., Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the June Sports Business Leaders (SBL) Philly Event
Designed for sports founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals shaping the future of the industry.Whether you're building a startup, growing a sports-related business, or advising within the ecosystem—this is your community.
This month, we’re hosting the event downstairs (not in the private event space) to keep it more casual, knowing many are in summer mode or heading to the shore. Expect the same high-value connections, just with a more relaxed vibe.🔗 Make better connections: Fill out our SBL VIP Form in advance so we can introduce you to the right people.
We’ll see you there,
Jake & Justin - Sports Business Leaders - PhiladelphiaYard's Brewing Co., Philadelphia, PA
Join us for our next Sports Business Leaders (SBL) Philly event, designed specifically for sports founders, sports entrepreneurs, and professionals shaping the sports business landscape.
We are excited to partner with Nick Hughes from Founders Live for this event. Visit Founders Live for more information about our collaboration for this event.
Whether you're building a startup, running a sports-related business, or mentoring and advising within the sports ecosystem, this is your community.
Our events focus on creating meaningful connections, fostering innovative ideas, and providing direct access to essential industry resources, partners, and investors.
Don't miss the opportunity to network with fellow leaders, innovators, and game-changers in sports business.
Fill out our SBL VIP Form ahead of time to help us make better introductions for you.
We look forward to seeing you there!
— Jake & Justin
