THE WHARTON
SPORTS BUSINESS SUMMIT

Founded in 2017, the Wharton Sports Business Summit is spearheaded by the Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club (WUSBC) with the support of the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI).

As part of the 2022 Wharton Sports Business Summit, students, journalists, and faculty alike gathered in the auditorium-style classrooms at The Wharton School’s Huntsman Hall to hear from prominent sports voices, including Philadelphia 76ers player Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks co-owner, Marc Lasry, and a parade of esteemed alumni currently working in sports.

2022 PROGRAM
Morning Fireside Chat with Marc Lasry, Co-Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks
Closing Fireside Chat with Tobias Harris, Professional Basketball Player, Philadelphia 76ers

WSBS Continues Its Winning Streak

As part of the 2022 Wharton Sports Business Summit, students, journalists, and faculty alike gathered in the auditorium-style classrooms at The Wharton School’s Huntsman Hall to hear from prominent sports voices, including Philadelphia 76ers player Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks co-owner, Marc Lasry, and a parade of esteemed alumni currently working in sports.

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Speakers

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Marc Lasry

Co-Owner, Milwaukee Bucks; Co-Founder and CEO, Avenue Capital Group

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Tobias Harris

Professional Basketball Player, Philadelphia 76ers

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Eric Babitz

Manager of Baseball Operations, Milwaukee Brewers

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Kristin Connelly

VP of Global Branding, Activision Blizzard Esports

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Dean Costalas

Director of Analytics, Philadelphia Union

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Allison Doran

Corporate Development Manager, Playfly Sports

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Sabrina Hannam

CEO and Chairman, Boardswell

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Amanda Herald

Vice President Marketing Strategy, NFL

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Ishveen Jolly

CEO + Founder, OpenSponsorship

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Ani Kilambi

Assistant GM, Philadelphia Phillies

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Noah Klayman

Business Development Manager, DraftKings, Inc.

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Fan-Hal Koung

Assistant GM, Philadelphia 76ers

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Seth Ladetsky

SVP of Client Partnerships and Head of Digital Sales, Turner Sports

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Yadir Lakehal

Data Scientist, Stats Perform

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Bruce Lefkowitz

Founder and Principal, Six Pack Media, LLC

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Kelly Lewis

VP, TurnkeyZRG

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Matt MacDonald

Assistant General Manager, Long Island Nets

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Carson Miller

Managing Consultant, IBM Sports & Entertainment

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Will Misselbrook

Chief Creative/Content Officer, Washington Commanders

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Nikhil Oza

Director, Baseball Analytics, Big League Advantage

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Ella Papanek

Quant Sports Trader, SIG

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Lauren Reiss

Strategic Partner Manager, Meta

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Sandra Richards

Managing Director of Sports & Entertainment, Morgan Stanley

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Kelly Schrader

Associate Manager – Global Strategy and Innovation, NBA

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Ben Sosenko

Chief of Communications, Overtime

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Halle Wilf

Partner, WISE Ventures

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Susan Williamson

SVP of Business Operations, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor!

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment: A division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of professional athletes and entertainers.

Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club

The Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club (WUSBC) aims to educate students on the world of sports business, build awareness of career & internship opportunities in the industry, and help students to reach those positions. On one of the most competitive campuses in the nation, we strive to be the inclusive and welcoming club, offering a great sense of community.

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