BOSC hosted a dynamic sports innovation panel featuring Zack Jackson, SVP and Head of Corporate Strategy & Growth at OneTeam Partners, and Ari Peña, Director of Innovation & Growth Strategy at the NHL. The conversation covered the evolving landscape of NIL and group licensing, how players associations are creating new commercial value for athletes beyond traditional contracts, and how the NHL is thinking about international expansion and fan engagement in new markets. Both speakers drew on their HBS backgrounds to offer sharp perspective on how the sports industry is being reshaped by data, media, and changing athlete economics.

BOSC and the HBS Soccer Club welcomed Arvind Narayan, Co-Founder of Blue Crow Sports Group, for a deep dive into one of the most rapidly evolving trends in global sports, multi-club ownership. Narayan shared how Blue Crow has built a portfolio of football clubs across different markets, the strategic and operational logic behind the MCO model, and what the rise of institutional capital in global football means for the future of the sport. It was a conversation that resonated well beyond soccer, touching on investing, brand strategy, and the globalization of sports business broadly.

BOSC and the HBS Women in Investing Club co-hosted an evening with two HBS alum: Christine Jiang, Investor at Monarch Collective, and Amina Bulman, Chief Revenue Officer of Boston Legacy FC, for a wide-ranging conversation on the business of women's sports. From early-stage revenue modeling and Year 0 franchise economics to the governance advantages the NWSL holds over other emerging leagues, the discussion offered a rare inside look at what it takes to build a women's sports franchise from the ground up.

After the event, a group of members made their way to Gillette Stadium to catch Boston Legacy's home opener, a fitting way to bring the conversation to life!

In one of the most compelling conversations of the semester, Bill Guerin joined BOSC for a candid fireside chat on what it takes to build a championship organization. Guerin walked through his journey from player to executive, sharing how his experience on the ice shaped his philosophy as a GM: from roster construction and culture-building to the unique challenge of assembling and leading Team USA to a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It was a masterclass in leadership, decision-making under pressure, and what separates good organizations from great ones.

BOSC and the HBS Basketball Club kept the energy going this spring with watch parties for the Elite 8 March Madness games, a great bring the sports community together.

The BoSC and EMC joined forces for a record-breaking conference featuring keynote speakers Dana White (CEO, UFC), Margaret Zhang (former Editor-In-Chief, Vogue) and Seth England (CEO, Big Loud).

NBA champion Kyle Kuzma joins us a conversation on basketball, business, and building beyond the game.

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Kyle Kuzma Fireside Chat Event Recap

We hosted an on-campus NFL RedZone Watch Party that brought members together for an energetic afternoon of football and community. It was a great way for students to connect and unwind before break.

We heard a dynamic conversation between Nate Morley and Clare McDonald, two leading voices in global sports branding and creative strategy, moderated by Professor Anita Elberse.

In our conversation with Nikki Stokes, we discussed her career journey across sports, media, and investing, and how she navigated opportunities in both established and emerging parts of the industry.

In our fireside chat with Brad Sims, President and CEO of New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we discussed his leadership journey since taking the helm in 2019 and how he guided the club to its first MLS Cup in 2021.

In a fireside chat hosted by the HBS Business of Sports Club and Africa Business Club, Patricia Branch, Vice President and Head of Strategy at NBA Africa, spoke on what it takes to build a truly global sports brand.

In a case debut with Kevin Love, students explored how his personal experience with anxiety during a 2017 NBA game led to the creation of the Kevin Love Fund, which focuses on promoting mental health awareness.