Lucas Santos
5.0
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9,987 min coached
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Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at WSC Sports
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About Lucas
I’m passionate about the intersection of sports, technology, and innovation, and how it can transform the way organizations connect with fans. In my current role at WSC Sports, I partner with some of the largest sports rights holders across Latin America to drive strategy, fan engagement, and growth. By combining data, technology, and local market insight, I help organizations reach fans where they are today while building for how they will consume sports in the future. Across more than a decade of experience spanning the public, private, and innovation sectors, my work has consistently focused on strategy, partnerships, and impact. I believe innovation is not just a tool for business growth, but a way to strengthen communities and create new pathways for the next generation of leaders. Before WSC Sports, I was a consultant at The Bridgespan Group, where I advised leading nonprofits, philanthropies, and mission-driven organizations on strategy and growth. I earned a joint MBA and MPP from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School, where I was honored to receive fellowships, including the David M. Rubenstein Fellowship, the George Leadership Fellowship, and the RISE Fellowship. Earlier in my career, I served as Transportation and Infrastructure Director for Congressman Seth Moulton, where I led federal policy initiatives and supported large-scale infrastructure projects. I also worked on economic development efforts through public-private partnerships and contributed to several political campaigns across Massachusetts. Beyond my professional work, I’m deeply committed to mentoring and coaching individuals interested in careers across sports, technology, and public service. I enjoy helping others turn ideas into action, navigate complex career decisions, and build paths that align with both impact and ambition.
Why do I coach?
I know how transformative getting into the right program can be. As a first-generation college student, I never dreamt that one day I could be going to Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. I didn't know anyone who had gone there, and I thought it was unattainable. Luckily for me, I had amazing friends and mentors who pushed me to apply and, more importantly, helped me tell my unique and authentic story. I will be forever grateful to these people for pushing me to dig deep and tell my stories throughout my applications. I want to do the same for others; I want to ensure that other capable candidates tell their authentic stories and gain admission to the programs of their dreams. At HBS, I represented LASO on the admissions committee, helping to demystify the process for prospective students and building strategies to recruit more candidates of color. My personalized approach ensures that candidates are able to tell their personal and professional stories in a way that is compelling to members of the admissions committee. I do so in a holistic way focusing on essays, recommendations, test scores, resume building, leadership opportunities, and more. My conviction in the inherent potential of every individual has empowered me to steer my clients toward success. By assisting them in recognizing the significance of their unique experiences and backgrounds, I've facilitated their ability to distinguish themselves and attain their objectives. This fundamental belief has served as a catalyst throughout my coaching voyage, continually motivating me to aid others in realizing their utmost potential.
Work Experience
Strategy & Growth
WSC Sports
May 2025 - Present
At WSC Sports, I partner with major sports organizations across Latin America to develop data-driven strategies that amplify fan engagement and unlock new opportunities for growth. By combining technology, creativity, and local insight, I help our clients future-proof their approach to how fans consume and experience sports. Beyond my work, I’m dedicated to mentoring emerging leaders in sports, tech, and public service, helping them turn ideas into action. Always open to connecting and collaborating on projects that bring innovation and impact together.
Consultant
The Bridgespan Group
August 2022 - December 2024
Deliver high-impact consulting services to non-profit and for-profit organizations, including strategic planning, leadership, operations management, market positioning, and message development to improve business operations, increase revenue growth, and expand market share. Designed comprehensive growth strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of three startups as they advanced into the pivotal growth stage within their respective fields. Assist a Fortune 500 digital payments company in measuring social impact and developing a strategy to further invest in communities of color and women entrepreneurs. Refine the grantmaking strategy of a multi-billion dollar foundation to better promote democracy and justice across the globe, among several other projects.
Management Consultant Intern
The Bridgespan Group
June 2021 - August 2021
Helped clients design and launch impact investment funds and evaluate and select portfolio companies.
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Livelyhood
March 2020 - May 2021
Managed growth operations for a non-profit startup aimed at serving vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Accepted into Harvard Innovation Labs Venture Incubation Program and awarded Harvard Coop Grant and Harvard Innovation Labs Spark Grant
Transportation and Infrastructure Director
U.S. House of Representatives
May 2017 - May 2019
Cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, foster collaboration among diverse individuals, and communicate concepts in a way that is readily and clearly understood at all levels. Oversaw the strategy and implementation of multiple programs, multi-tasking and working effectively in a fast-paced/high-pressure environment, handling a large volume of scheduling and logistics, and managing multiple business critical projects simultaneously.
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
January 2015 - May 2017
Field Organizer
Berwick for Governor
January 2014 - September 2014
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Awarded the Recognizing Individuals Seeking Equity (RISE) Fellowship by Harvard Business School. Accepted into Harvard Innovation Labs Venture Incubation Program and awarded Harvard Coop Grant and Harvard Innovation Labs Spark Grant.
Harvard Kennedy School
Master's degree, Public Policy
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Awarded the David M. Rubenstein Fellowship and the George Leadership Fellowship by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership
Lucas was also personally admitted to
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Tuck School of Business
MIT Sloan
Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
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