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Gautam Kapur shared thisOver the past few years, I’ve had a lot of conversations with people trying to break into MBA programs and careers in sports. One thing that’s consistently true is that it’s rarely just about what you know. It’s about how you position yourself and how you signal your ability to play the game. Especially in competitive, referral driven industries. I’m excited to be launching my coaching offering on Leland to help people navigate these spaces more intentionally. To kick things off, Leland is hosting a free MBA Applications Week (March 23 to March 26). There will be 8+ sessions covering the full process, led by former admissions committee members from top programs. 5,000+ people attended last year and Leland continues to solidify itself as the top marketplace for people to access the coaching they need to reach their goals. If you’re considering applying for an MBA, you can register here: https://lnkd.in/earqgnfA If you are interested in more personalized support, you can book 1:1 time with me directly through my Leland profile: https://lnkd.in/ejKAPdhC
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Gautam Kapur shared this25% of the world’s population, but <1% in professional sports. Five months ago, I stepped onto the TEDx stage to unpack a question I’ve wrestled with my whole life: Why don’t we see South Asian athletes on the Olympic podium, in the National Basketball Association (NBA), or at the FIFA World Cup, and what will it take to change that? This isn’t a diversity and inclusion soundbite. After nearly a decade in the sports and entertainment industry, I’ve learned it’s not about finding “more talent.” It’s about building the right infrastructure, development pathways, and culture, so talent can rise. If talent was all it took, we'd already see South Asians on major sports stages. But we don't. Why? This month, India's top soccer league was indefinitely suspended. India's professional basketball league has never lasted more than two years before folding. Without systems like these, even the most gifted athletes remain invisible. If you’ve ever been underestimated or told “you don’t belong here,” I think you’ll connect with this message. Like any good LinkedIn post nowadays, I’d love for you to watch it and let me know what you think needs to change. https://lnkd.in/g8jhJwZ7 #Sports #Leadership #AthleteDevelopment #SportsBusiness #TEDx #InnovationRedefining The Underdog: The Invisible Athlete | Gautam Kapur | TEDxTuftsRedefining The Underdog: The Invisible Athlete | Gautam Kapur | TEDxTufts
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Gautam Kapur reposted thisGautam Kapur reposted thisCulture on the Court and Beyond: AANHPI Voices at the NBA This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting colleagues whose cultural identities influence how they contribute to the NBA’s mission — on and off the court. Maya Ganesan, a senior manager in our International Strategy & Operations group, grew up balancing two cultures — something that now shapes how she engages her colleagues. Arup Sen, Ph.D., an associate vice president in our Basketball Strategy & Analytics team, draws from values rooted in community. Whether evaluating new rule changes or assisting others, Arup leads with a spirit of responsibility, reflecting the collaborative ethos of his experience at the NBA. Their stories remind us that culture and identity don’t just enrich the league. They’re part of what makes the NBA a global, inclusive game. Want to get in on the action? #BringYourGame: https://careers.nba.com/ #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPIMonth
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Gautam Kapur reposted thisGautam Kapur reposted thisNikeSKIMS has been a labor of love for months, and I’m proud to have led the partnership that brought it to life—working alongside incredible teams to turn an unexpected collaboration into reality. A true marriage of Nike’s innovation, sport science and athlete insights with SKIMS’ obsession for the female form and pioneering pursuit of solutions for every body. Grateful to everyone who made this possible. Excited to finally have it in the open and to stop using secret codewords.
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Gautam Kapur reposted thisGautam Kapur reposted thisWe recently partnered with Brown Ballers, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting South Asian athletes, to provide them with training facilities. Get the full scoop on how this is setting up a promising future for both of us! 👇 . #brownballers #basketball #spireacademySPIRE Academy Partners with Non-Profit, Brown Ballers, to Provide Home Base Training Facilities - SPIRE AcademySPIRE Academy Partners with Non-Profit, Brown Ballers, to Provide Home Base Training Facilities - SPIRE Academy
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Gautam Kapur reposted thisGautam Kapur reposted this“Storytelling is a skill that can create incredible opportunities and have a profound effect on others. Whether it's an Oscar-winning film or a pitch for a new start-up, people gravitate towards compelling stories, and there is no better avenue in which to study the art of storytelling than the entertainment industry,” says Austin Evenson, MBA ’24, co-chair of the 2024 Future of the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) Conference. “The most rewarding part of planning this year’s FAME conference was the ability to curate a wide range of conversations across various domains of the industry that are practical to business school students and beyond as they navigate this non-traditional industry.” Hosted by the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Club, this year’s FAME Conference explored “Entrepreneurship in Entertainment”, where founders, C-suite executives, and investors across the film, gaming, creative industries, and more, gathered for a day of conversation around the current state of the media and entertainment industry. The day kicked off with a keynote from Reed Duchscher, Founder & CEO of Night — a talent management company that represents some of today’s most popular creators, including MrBeast, Safiya Nygaard, and more. Duchscher dove into his company’s origin story and shared insights to attendees on how to break into the entertainment industry. His advice? “Start by representing a creator, specifically ones that don’t have a large audience yet, and help them grow their brand.” Duchscher’s keynote was followed by a panel discussion introducing attendees to a range of careers in entertainment. In the afternoon, conversations with Erik Feig, CEO of PICTURESTART, Vania Schlogel, founder of Atwater Capital, and Pato Spagnoletto, Global CMO of Warner Brothers, explored key trends in the entertainment landscape and their thoughts on how their companies would shape the future of the industry. Planning efforts for this year’s student-led conference were led by co-chairs Austin Evenson and John Matthews, both MBA ’24. The event was further supported by the Arts, Media and Entertainment club student leadership team: Divine Edem, Gautam Kapur, Jocelyne A. Muñoz, Darren Teo, and Vivienne Tsan, all MBA ’24. Photos by: Julia Yu #entrepreneurship
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Gautam Kapur shared thisGautam Kapur shared thisTufts graduate Gautam Kapur fell in love with basketball when he was a child, living in Australia. Now, he’s working to elevate Asian culture through sport.
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Gautam Kapur shared thisIt was an honor to be invited by Nike for Asian Heritage Month, to speak at their Global Headquarters in Portland about Brown Ballers and INDIA RISING with their Ascend South Asian employee group. Being able to share our story—to prove that South Asian athletic excellence exists—at the world’s leading athletic brand, really validated the journey I embarked on a year ago. Since last year, we’ve transitioned into a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Supporting these athletes has never been about making money. I’m grateful that NIKE recognizes this, having accepted us into their “Global Giving” donation program with employee matching, and look forward to building out the Brown Ballers x NIKE relationship into the future. Special thanks to the NIKE Ascend Network: Kabir Sondhi, ashwin shinde, Himanshu Joshi, Asif Husain, Deepa Ramprasad, and Sai A. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #AsianAmerican #indianamerican #southasia #sports #DiversityandInclusion #career #innovation #sportsindustry #basketball #sportscareer
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Gautam Kapur liked thisGautam Kapur liked thisBetterguards Technology has acquired the Nextiles' IP in a union of two NBA Launchpad alumni. To date, Betterguards is best known for its advanced ankle brace, but the smart fabric tech could lead to a more data-driven exploration of injury prevention. Sports Business Journal https://lnkd.in/dw-P3fE4Advanced ankle brace maker Betterguards acquires Nextiles’ smart fabric IPAdvanced ankle brace maker Betterguards acquires Nextiles’ smart fabric IP
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Gautam Kapur liked thisGautam Kapur liked thisHarvey signed 10 sports deals in 60 days. Here's the $11B legal AI startup's portfolio: → US Open (1st deal for the brand) → Golden State Valkyries → Golden State Warriors → New York Liberty → Dallas Mavericks → Texas Rangers → Chicago Cubs → VfB Stuttgart → Fulham F.C. → PSG These deals reflect Harvey’s playbook to use sport as its next growth phase. 1. Local entry, global expansion Each partnership maps to a new office. Dallas. Chicago. Paris. A natural way to welcome the brand into markets and give their teams a reason to connect. 2. Premium Peer Group Harvey earns placement alongside other blue-chip brands across media and on-site, giving the brand exposure to a global audience. 3. More than branding (aka Product Usage) Each partner will use Harvey's AI agents across their business. Every deal is a live case study. 4. B2B is the game ($$$) Harvey's business is built on recurring SaaS, driving $190M ARR by end-2025. Sport puts the brand in front of the right decision-makers, while rewarding customers and employees along the way. A ton of IP acquired. Curious to see how Harvey brings it together. Which team will they sign next?
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Gautam Kapur liked thisIncredibly excited to announce that Nextiles has been acquired and now joining forces with Betterguards Technology. With that, I am thrilled to step in as Betterguards Chief Technology Officer. I am very eager to work closely with Tony Verutti in continuing the vision of building seamless and integrated technologies into wearables in order to empower anyone in their athletic journey. Betterguards has a strong history of providing best in class adaptive protection technology, and the combination of Nextiles capabilities will further enhance our products as the only platform to provide both personalized feedback with actionable insights. We both solve one-half of the wearable puzzle, so our partnership to join forces was obvious, and I am enthusiastic to build the next generation of athletic products with the Betterguards team. Thank you to those who have provided support and mentorship throughout my career and at Nextiles. I look forward to reconnecting.Gautam Kapur liked thisBig moment for our team: We believe the future of athlete health isn’t just about preventing injury — it’s about understanding it in real time. This is a meaningful step in that direction. More in the release 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHWMS6dVBetterguards Acquires Wearable Sports Tech Startup NextilesBetterguards Acquires Wearable Sports Tech Startup Nextiles
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Gautam Kapur liked thisGautam Kapur liked thisYear 2 if officially in the books! And somehow, it felt even less predictable than Year 1. A year ago, I was just trying to survive the NBA. This year, I proved I belonged in it. I started the season on a two-way contract. And ended it starting playoff games. Year 2 became a year of firsts: My first NBA start. My first guaranteed NBA contract. My first playoff game. My first playoff start. And I’d be lying if I said I felt prepared for all of it. But that’s part of it. The league doesn’t wait for you to feel ready. Sometimes it just opens the door and asks whether you can adjust fast enough to stay in the room. And not every first was a good one. It also brought: My first game-winner hit on me. (And my second) My first concussion. My first time fouling out. And my first real glimpse at what expectations feel like. Because expectations change things. And when people stop being surprised you’re there, they start expecting you to produce. And somewhere in all of that, something shifted for me. Not just confidence, but also belief. Belief that I can impact winning in this league. Belief that I can handle the highs, the lows, and the pressure that comes with both. And belief that I belong. That was the biggest first of all. For the first time in my career, I felt like I made an impression on this league instead of just introducing myself to it. Year 2 taught me that growth at this level isn’t linear. Sometimes it looks like opportunity. Sometimes it looks like adversity. Most of the time, it looks like both at once. Grateful for every lesson. On to an exciting offseason!
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Gautam Kapur liked this“We are building a Nike that can serve athletes better, strengthen the marketplace and win for a long time.” - Michael GondaGautam Kapur liked thisI walked by this on campus today. It is a big sentence and it's also one of our maxims. And it genuinely describes the work people here are doing. A lot has been written about Nike and more will be written in the months ahead. That comes with being a company people care about. Since joining, I’ve tried to use this space to offer a little inside-out perspective to share what the work feels like from inside the berm. This felt like the right moment to write a bit more about the timeline we’re operating on, what progress can look like before it fully shows up, and why the work ahead matters so much. More here.
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Gautam Kapur liked thisHonoured to have been part of this. It was a truly special and unforgettable experience. Development work has always called to me — a career path rooted in purpose and impact has long been a dream of mine. The opportunity to connect with so many people who have dedicated their lives to serving children in need was deeply inspiring. I commend all of you. Thank you, Roberto and UNICEF, for such a meaningful and memorable experience. I'm incredibly proud and grateful, and I hope to keep giving back in whatever way I can. 🙏🏽Gautam Kapur liked thisWe just concluded our annual UNICEF Regional Management Team meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing together our 24 Country Representatives for strategic discussions. We reflected on the macro trends shaping our region, the evolving social and political dynamics within countries, and assessed our collective progress toward improving child outcomes. We also explored what it means to lead effectively in times of change. Among the experts who contributed to our meeting was Roy Rana — professional international basketball coach and globally recognized leader in human performance, team building, and talent development, with a career spanning continents, cultures, and the highest levels of professional sport. Roy delivered a leadership masterclass on “Leading Talent for Impact.” He shared his experience guiding youth and elite athletes to peak performance, and managing high-stakes situations under extreme pressure. His message was simple and proven: the right culture, built intentionally, transforms talent into impact. Roy is a proud supporter of UNICEF with a deep commitment to children and social change. From the NBA’s Sacramento Kings to professional leagues in Japan, from grassroots programs in underserved Toronto communities to national federations across the Middle East and Africa, he has consistently built winning cultures from the ground up — often in five days or less, across language barriers, and under enormous pressure. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from him. Some parallels to our work are striking: we too lead teams under pressure, in complex environments, held to the highest standards of performance and results. Our match is overcoming the challenges facing children. Our score is progress in child outcomes. Every day. And like in sport, every decision we make matters — because a child’s smile is our victory.
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Gautam Kapur reacted on thisGautam Kapur reacted on thisIt’s been nearly 2 years since losing both my parents in quick succession…and just short of 18 months since writing this post https://lnkd.in/e5_kD22a. It’s still having the impact I didn’t expect it to have. The conversation starter. The reflection in others. The opportunity to sense make and make meaning of unexpected/unwanted life events. And the ‘why’. ✨ I know this because people are still reaching out - talking to me about it. Which has led me to think a bit about relationships. And their importance. And whether they are ever taken for granted. It’s made me reflect on what I think they are… They can be positive and negative♾️ They can open doors and close them🚪 They can be one way and/or reciprocal ♻️ They can sleep for years but wake up in an instant ⌛ They can be passive ☘️ They can be intentional and targeted 🎯 They can be many things. But what makes them stand the test of time? For me, it’s: - Connection 🔗 - Alignment of Values 🙌 - Empathy and kindness 🫶 Since that post I’ve been slowly working through a grief coaching certificate. I didn’t know such a thing existed. But I thought it would be helpful when going through the emotions, the feelings, the triggers, the stages, and the thoughts that comes with grief… It would give me a better understanding of them and me 🪞 Grief isn’t spoken of day to day. In fact life moves on really fast…mostly to deal with the next thing, the next project, the next problem, the next job, the next opportunity. You name it. And so…we leave people to figure it out, let it work its way. But maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. What if it was normalised, accepted, integrated into the day to day? Not compartmentalised to something that’s only considered negative, traumatic and isolated? 🤔 If anyone has similar or different experiences, wants to chat, compare notes - I'm all ears. Image: what was the bench in the first post is now the memory garden
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Gautam Kapur liked thisGautam Kapur liked thisThe first time I played basketball against LeBron James altered my perception of the world. I started telling all my friends that he was playing a different game than us. After my junior year in high school, I participated in the summer’s top basketball recruiting event, ABCD Camp. I had a teammate there named Carmelo Anthony, so there was good talent, including LeBron James, who I'd again compete against. I told my childhood friends in attendance we HAD to go watch this kid from Ohio. After one of my games, we walked to the court where LeBron was playing. It was a timeout. I pointed him out as play resumed. LeBron was on defense and immediately stole a pass on the wing. I grabbed my friend’s arm. LeBron flew down court and threw a slick behind-the-back pass to a teammate on the break. I squeezed my friend’s arm. The teammate missed the layup, but LeBron caught it off the rim and dunked it in. Backwards. I violently shook my friend’s arm. It had taken 10 seconds for LeBron to prove me right. He hasn’t let me down since. He was 16 then. He’s now 41. He just led the Lakers to a playoff series win without their two leading scorers. His basketball talent speaks for itself, but his character is rarely the focus. He has never been in trouble and is a wonderful ambassador of the game. He built a school in his hometown of Akron for kids who need it and called it the most important thing he’s ever done. He speaks lovingly about his wife and kids. Eight years ago, I wrote this article about LeBron for Sports Illustrated. His basketball ability still defies the laws of physics, as it did at 16. The way he carries himself as a grown man deserves equal praise. I’ll watch him tonight in Game 1 against the Thunder, with his son as his teammate, and remember him as a teenager. He was so much better than us, but at least he was gracious about it. https://lnkd.in/eH8bPRGrLeBron James's Only Underrated Attribute: His CharacterLeBron James's Only Underrated Attribute: His Character
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Gautam Kapur liked thisI have had the privilege of watching Gopalakrishnan R build Ekalavyas Consultancy Pvt Ltd since the very beginning. His journey has not gotten easier. Both because basketball is still overlooked by corporate and social India, and also because he keeps pushing himself to take on more. He is as collaborative as he is a trailblazer. Takes a challenge head on, yet lifts people up in equal measure. I mean it sincerely when I say, that folks like him, Pradyot Voleti of Dribble Academy and Nityn Bulchandani / Akanksha Singh of Akanksha Singh Basketball Academy inspire me and make me hopeful for the future of basketball in India.Gautam Kapur liked thisFancy offices. Custom swag. A lot of 𝘥𝘪𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘢. Too many early-stage startups love 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 like “real companies.” But when you’re genuinely 'bootstrap building' for the long term — especially in #India’s sports sector, in an ultra-niche like Indian #basketball 🇮🇳 🏀 — 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 matters more than how you look. At #Ekalavyas, we’ve kept things super simple: no frills, no unnecessary burn. Does that mean some prospective clients may judge us and walk away? Sure. That’s a price worth paying. But instead of spending on optics, we’d rather pay our people. On time. Every time. If needed, 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 time. Sounds basic, but it isn’t. Clients will come and go. However, we’ve chosen internal integrity over external validation. You may disagree, and that’s alright. That said, we've all seen so many flashy ventures vanish overnight. 12 years on, Ekalavyas Consultancy Pvt Ltd remains committed to the harder route of bottom-up value creation over transient hype. ...And in India's evolving sports landscape, more often than not, survival is still the true measure of success.
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