Gautam K.

Gautam Kapur

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Break Into Sports | NBA, Nike, Startups | Stanford MBA | 10+ Years Exp

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Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Works at Nike

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Gautam's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $50/hr

Get help with Brand Development, Skill Building, and .

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Gautam’s Sports Management Qualifications

Experience level: Director

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Strategy

National Basketball Association

2016 - 2022

Interviewer

Several roles across Corporate Strategy and Business Operations.

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Investment Banking - Analyst

Bank of America

2015 - 2016

Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business Logo

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2024

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Tufts University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics & International Relations

2012 - 2016

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