
Gautam Kapur
5.0
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Break Into Sports | NBA, Nike, Startups | Stanford MBA | 10+ Years Exp
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Nike
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 5:30 PM UTC
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Gautam's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $50/hr
Get help with Brand Development, Skill Building, and .
Gautam’s Sports Management Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Gautam has helped clients get into these companies:
Hi! I’m a Stanford MBA graduate and a sports and entertainment investor and operator with experience across strategy, venture capital, and corporate development at organizations including the NBA and Nike. Sports and entertainment are among the most competitive, referral-driven industries to break into, but you can find your way in without preexisting connections. I’ve coached candidates ranging from undergraduates and MBA students to seasoned professionals looking to make the leap into sports and entertainment, helping them target roles across leagues, teams, startups, agencies, and major brands by sharpening their positioning, personal story, and tactical skills to stand out in a highly competitive job market. My coaching style is direct, honest, and focused on what actually works.
Gautam can help with:
Brand Development
Skill Building
Media Relations
Networking Strategy
Interview Prep
Sports Analytics
LinkedIn Review
Resume Review
Freelancing
Sponsorship Strategy
About Gautam
Hi! I’m a Stanford GSB MBA, former undergraduate admissions committee member, and a sports & entertainment investor and operator with experience across strategy, venture capital, and corporate development at organizations including the NBA and Nike. I work with nontraditional candidates, from undergraduates and MBA students to experienced professionals, who want to break into top MBA programs or transition into competitive, referral-driven industries like sports and entertainment without a conventional background in consulting, banking, or tech. I’ve been on both sides of the table. I understand how applications and candidates are actually evaluated, where nontraditional profiles lose signal, and how to translate unconventional experience into a narrative that recruiters respect. Looking forward to working with you!
Work Experience

Deal Lead - Corporate Development (M&A, Investments and Strategy)
Nike
September 2024 - Present
Identify, evaluate and execute investment, partnership, and M&A opportunities for Nike.
Venture Capital
Techstars
2023 - 2024
Techstars is a leading pre-seed and early stage venture capital firm, investing in a diverse, global pool of entrepreneurs and high growth companies.

Founder, CEO
Brown Ballers
2021 - 2023
Brown Ballers is a media platform dedicated to empowering South Asians across sports and entertainment. The organization manages professional athletes, hosts live events, produces content, and designs apparel to drive visibiliy in athletics, culture, and entertainment.
Strategy
National Basketball Association
2016 - 2022
Interviewer
Several roles across Corporate Strategy and Business Operations.

Investment Banking - Analyst
Bank of America
2015 - 2016
Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024
Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics & International Relations
2012 - 2016
14 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Gautam has helped clients get into these companies: