CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chris Copeland, is a former professional athlete turned all around professional. With years playing in the NBA and abroad, “Cope” was able to build relationships with all walks of life, all over the world. Those unique experiences gave him rare access. He leverages those experiences and relationships built in sports and entertainment to help brands reach their goals, Bridging the gap from Company to Company And Company to Culture.

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

Aashi Makan is an entrepreneurial leader dedicated to helping business owners scale their ventures through strategic business management. As the founder of The Bushido Group, a management company focused on fostering innovation and creating social impact. Aashi provides comprehensive support in areas like operations, growth strategies, and revenue maximization for entrepreneurs and investors. Aashi earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley, with a minor in Journalism and Global Public Health. She began her career at New York Life and NYLife Securities, improving financial literacy and helping clients build long-term success. This foundation propelled her into entrepreneurship, where she now empowers individuals to turn their visions into impactful businesses.

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ashley is the co-founder and General Counsel for the National Black Bank Foundation and the $250 million Black Bank Fund, and in this role, facilitated the refinance of the construction loan for the Emory Sports Medicine Complex with a syndicate of Black-owned banks. The $35 million loan marks the first time a professional sports franchise has had a significant loan underwritten exclusively by Black banks. Previously, he served as the White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Southeastern United States.

EXECUTIVE ADVISOR

John was founder and CEO of Rokkan, an award-winning creative agency acquired by Publicis Groupe in 2012, which grew to $50M ARR, 200 employees and was awarded by Advertising Age’s A-List Awards 4 times. Rokkan served as creative agency for brands like Cadillac, Veuve Clicquot, Monkey Shoulder, Stoli Vodka, DiGiorno’s Pizza, Hallmark Greeting Cards, American Express, JetBlue, and more. John is an active angel, advisor, and entrepreneur. 

SENIOR ADVISOR

As CEO of Spear Point, Mr. Bienvenu is leading the transformation of the global economy through his deep understanding of the fact that data is rapidly becoming the most valuable asset in the modern world. As a thought leader and practitioner of utilizing data as a new asset class, his ideas have roiled Wall Street and capital markets around the world. Spear Point works with companies to monetize their data in a secure, ethical way, unlocking hitherto unappreciated assets and empowering businesses of all sizes to scale more quickly and cost effectively.

SPORTS AGENT

Colby Schinto is the founder and CEO of DNA agency. She has a background in business management and marketing. She holds agent certifications for the NBA, FIBA and NCAA. She brings her unique experience of working at the league, team, and player level - providing the full 360. perspective of the sports industry.

ADVISOR

Daniel Saltzman is a leader in the beverage alcohol industry where he has spent more than 20+ years driving growth for some of the most recognized brands in the world and has held a number of impactful positions in sales/marketing including most recently the Director of National Retail for one of the largest alcohol distributors in North America. Daniel’s list of experience includes leadership positions across Moet Hennessy, Diageo, Brown Forman, Sidney Frank, Coors Brewing Company and Seagram Beverage Company. Danny has also served as an advisor and board member to some of the hottest growth brands, technology and venture arms.  His passion and expertise have helped grow early organizations scale rapidly.

CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS OFFICER

Timothy Harris II has earned a Doctorate in Counseling, Masters in Multimedia, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Composition, and Music. While in school, he worked as the janitor at his father’s chemical distribution company, Harris & Ford, LLC. For 13 years, he worked in every department and currently serves as the president of H&F Logistics, LLC and Kid Glove Service, LLC and the International Director of Harris & Ford, LLC, the largest Black-Owned business in Indiana. Tim’s professional interests focus on professional comprehension in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Sourcing.

FILMMAKER

Caitlin is an independent filmmaker specializing in sports documentaries. Her background as a broadcast and multimedia journalist led to opportunities with the Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, and Auburn University. These experiences ultimately propelled her into the freelance world where she further established herself as a producer, videographer, and editor, specifically in the professional basketball circuit. A storyteller at heart, she’s always been drawn to the stories within sports and the power they posses in uniting communities. Through her films she seeks to amplify athlete’s experiences and define them as far more than just competitors.

HEAD OF DIGITAL ACCELERATION

Head of Digital Acceleration James is an expert in both B2B and B2C eCommerce, with a proven track record of scaling multiple brands to become national leaders in their categories. He is the CEO of PortalSphere, a B2B eCommerce platform enabling CPG brands to seamlessly launch wholesale websites with AI-driven customer journeys that boost revenue and product adoption. He co-founded Mushroom Supplies and, as CTO, led the digital strategy that positioned the company as an authority in the space. Within 18 months, this effort drove a $6M run rate, making it one of the largest mushroom cultivation companies online. At Social CBD, as VP of B2B eCommerce, he pioneered a custom wholesale portal that increased B2B revenue by 75%, leveraging B2C upsell features to enhance the B2B buying experience. This portal played a significant role in helping Social CBD achieve the largest retail footprint in the nation for its category, with products in over 18,000 locations.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Nikky Bourbon is a dynamic entrepreneur, creative strategist, and Latinx singer-songwriter with over 15 years of experience driving growth and innovation across industries. Known for bringing bold ideas to life, Nikky specializes in blending creative vision with strategic execution to help businesses and artists reach new heights with a cultural and keen eye.

As the founder of 3ojo, an exclusive, referral-based roadmapping agency offering resources to select CEOs, and the Vice President of Production Resources Unlimited, she has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives in creative direction, branding, and business development. From working with Grammy-winning artists to producing impactful campaigns for non-profits and leading global brand strategies, Nikky has a proven track record of turning ambitious concepts into tangible success.

STRATEGY & PLANNING

As Vice President of Strategy and Planning, Bell Media—Canada’s largest media company—Jonas Nwuke is at the forefront of developing strategic initiatives across Bell Media’s expansive portfolio. From shaping the digital growth trajectory to pioneering innovative rights approaches, he plays a pivotal role in the company’s digital evolution. His mandate focuses on positioning Bell Media as a leader in the digital age while advancing the media landscape at both the national and international levels. Jonas is a seasoned strategist and innovative leader with more than 15 years of experience in enterprise software and digital media. He has served as a trusted advisor to iconic brands, including the NBA and Starbucks. His dynamic career spans high-growth start-ups to industry giants like IBM, bringing more than a decade of expertise in partnership development and business strategy. Jonas holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in economics.

ADVISOR

Gianluca Gibbons, is a trilingual Bermudian entrepreneur with expertise in digital marketing, storytelling, PR, media production, music production, and business development. Having lived in Bermuda, Cameroon, Jamaica, Spain, and the U.S., his global experiences shaped his cultural fluency and versatile career. Now based in Los Angeles, he blends creativity and strategy to deliver impactful results. With a Bachelor’s in Music Technology and an MBA, Gianluca has collaborated as both producer and talent with top brands and public figures like Peloton, Fender, Spotify, Metta World Peace, and Tyler The Creator. Gibbons has been featured on CBS for his work with entrepreneurs, and has been a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Tribune Magazine. As the founder of Sydney Palmer, Gianluca harnesses his expertise and network to help brands and individuals embrace storytelling as a powerful tool for building successful ventures.

ADVISOR

Jaclyn is a visionary strategist with over a decade of experience empowering leaders across government, technology, finance, social impact, and systems engineering. She positions executives for success by leveraging business model innovation, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, archetypal branding, and data-driven public relations. By uniquely integrating these elements, Jaclyn equips organizations with innovative blueprints to navigate complex challenges, drive success, and enhance ROI through intentional collaboration.

With FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 certifications, Jaclyn brings expertise in financial services and capital raising. She contributed to the 2019 United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy, advancing equal human rights and freedoms for persons with disabilities across the organization. In 2020, she served as an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder Representative, strengthening the connection between economic development and entrepreneurship in discussions with Washington D.C. policymakers. She has also served on the Steering Committee for former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (now NASA Administrator) and is currently a Steering Committee member of AthletesTouch, a private business network for former collegiate and professional athletes

ADVISOR

Rosie began her career in hospitality and real estate in Pittsburgh before relocating to Telluride, Colorado, in 2019. There, she transitioned into HR and Operations at a SaaS startup, where she led a seamless company relocation from California to Colorado, managing the sourcing and onboarding of over 100 candidates. As Head of People, she optimized internal systems to drive the organization's adaptability, productivity, and efficiency.

After moving to Denver in 2022, Rosie shifted to high-level consulting, helping organizations refine operations, enhance culture, and achieve sustainable growth. She specializes in leadership and people management, talent acquisition and retention, executive operations, project management, and process optimization. Her expertise has improved company productivity across insurance, finance, systems engineering, and creative services.

Rosie’s approach is grounded in the belief that curiosity, humility, and diligence are the keys to navigating life’s uncertainties and achieving sustainable success.