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2026 The Business of Sports & Tech Innovation Conference Super Bowl Week
Join us for an exclusive networking event where startup companies have the opportunity to connect with accredited investors. This event provides a platform for fostering valuable connections and exploring investment opportunities. Limited capacity, please register early.
This event is an exclusive event for professional athletes, accredited investors, innovators, and founders. Learn from highly successful business professionals and network in exclusive surroundings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and learn from experts and thought leaders. Connect with others who are serious. We hold these types of private gatherings in Beverly Hills and charge, so get in the room. During Super Bowl Week, this will be one of the places to elevate yourself and your business.
Professional Athletes and investors are FREE with pre-registration. Only one guest is allowed free, and there is extremely limited on-site registration. Space is very limited.
NOTE* Venue Pacific Grove Golf Links
Information, rgrant@esportsinstruction.com .
Event Highlights:
Speakers / Panelists / Presenters to be confirmed
Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr., ProSpeak
Roy Kessel, Sports Philanthropy Network
Steve Glazer, SGC Foundation
J. Everette Pearsall, NAAAA, Watkins Award
John Bronson, former NFL player, Chief Business Officer, Conan MedTech
Neketta Dean, NFL Mom, Speaker, and Consultant
Michelle Walker-Davis, Winning Grants & Opportunities for Funding
Anna Shreeve and Lathan Hodge, Liberator Illinois, LLC,
Ashley Williams, CEO, Within Reach " Operations and Supply Chain Optimization Group"
Isaiah Johnson, NFL Vet | Speaker | Author,
AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 10:00 Introduction of Athletes & Welcome
PROGRAM
10:00 – 10:30 Athletes, Community, and Charities
Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr., ProSpeak
Roy Kessel, Sports Philanthropy Network
Steve Glazer, SGC Foundation
J. Everette Pearsall, NAAAA, Watkins Award
Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis
10:30 – 10:55 Brand Management, NIL, and Endorsements
Trae Smith - Certified NFL Agent, Powerhaus Sports Agency
Calvin Lim, CEO, Goal Post 247
Bryan Lawson, Business Development, Goal Post 247
11:00 – 11:25 Grants for non-profits
Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis
J. Everette Pearsall, NAAAA, Watkins Award
11:30 - 11:50 Raising Business Capital
Reginald Grant, MS Ed.
12:00 – 12:20 NFL Mom Neketta Dean
12:20 – 12:30 Break
12:30 – 1:30 Capital Raise Presentations
Liberatorus - Anna Shreeve and Lathan Hodge, Reginald Grant
Conan MedTech - John Bronson, Former NFL player & CBO
FitSpider – Sedwitz Dumont / Reginald Grant
Chef’s Creations – Chef Collins
Open
1:30 – 2:00 NETWORKING
Potential SPEAKER BIO's - More added daily
Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, CEO and Founder of Imperial Management Group a grants and government contracting firm. She is a Transformational Business Coach, Philanthropist, and 2- times Award-Winning Author. Dr. Walker-Davis is also the Founder and Visionary behind the nonprofit organization, Women of Power and Transformation, Inc. She was the highest-paid Black female in the US. General Accountability Office (GAO) in Philadelphia when recruited out of graduate school. Dr. Walker-Davis is still making Firsts as she recently won a grant for over $20M for the ECCR Group to be a Micro Lender with the federal government, USDA. The Biden Administration sent a representative to meet with them at the signing of the agreements as it was the first award in 10 years for the state of New Jersey. Her mission is to create million-dollar business owners through government funding. This year we are teaming up to win, and she has brought in over $30M in grants and contracts for her clients. The first was for a woman-owned company. She will be dropping nuggets on how to become a micro-lender and distribute funding in various communities.
Roy Kessel is the Founder of Sports Philanthropy Network, an initiative to educate, highlight, and connect sports-centric nonprofits to cultivate stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities via sports. Roy envisions a united front of sports nonprofits, athlete foundations, teams, leagues, and other governing bodies, converging with a singular goal: to leverage sports as a catalyst for social good, justice, and change. With over a quarter-century in the sports business and entrepreneurial sector, Roy’s multifaceted experience uniquely positions him to cater to the nuanced needs of nonprofits, athletes, and sports enterprises during their growth trajectories. As a sought-after voice in the industry, Roy frequently shares his expertise on sports philanthropy, business, social justice, and entrepreneurship.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr.,ProSpeak, Since 1999, Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr has been a trusted advisor, life coach, and consultant to professional sports organizations, teams, athletes, and their families. Known as “The Players Pastor”, Dr. Bryant specializes in preparing players for career transitions through strategic planning, business development, network expansion, and sports/technology platforms to create a GAME PLAN for success. Dr. Bryant is the founder of PROSPEAK, a network of current and former athletes committed to influencing the lives of others through motivational speaking, mentoring, personal development, and social impact, providing strategic planning, Community Engagement, and Organization with the tech industry to integrate pipelines and implement programs through sports, education and the faith community Dr. Bryant formerly served for 10 years as the National Sports Director for Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, serving as liaison to the sports industry and organizing sports events and engagements with the current and former players from the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Dr. Bryant has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Hill Church of SF since 1996, as well as President of Calvary Hill Social Services.
John Bronson is a former tight end who played in the NFL. Bronson was a part of the Arizona Cardinals before becoming an entrepreneur. He played college football at Penn State. John has two brothers, who also played in the NFL: Demitrius Bronson played for the Seattle Seahawks, and Josiah Bronson with the Dallas Cowboys (traded from the New Orleans Saints). John is currently the CBO, Chief Business Officer at Conan MedTech.
Everette Pearsall, As the founder and executive director of the National Alliance of African American Athletes, Everette’s legacy of success speaks volumes. His pioneering nonprofit programs, such as the Watkins Award, have left an indescribable mark on the lives of countless individuals across the nation.
Reflecting on his organization’s impact, Everette beamed with pride, stating, “The Watkins Award honors scholar-athletes who exemplify excellence on and off the field… Seeing these individuals thrive is a testament to our mission.” Through his efforts, Everette has transformed the lives of thousands of scholar-athletes, leaving a legacy of hope and opportunity.
Dave DesRochers, Former NFL, Founder & CEO - The 1st & Goal Project; and President of Orange County Chapter at NFL Players Association; Keynote Speaker. He also serves on the national NFLPA Advisory Board. 1St & Goal Project is a 501 (c) 3 that helps former players, veterans, those formerly incarcerated and others to successfully transition or improve their social economic situation. Dave has been honored with recognitions from Congress and the Senate for his work in the veteran community. He has served as the VP for the Orange County Chapter for 5 years before being elected as the President in '23. Dave played collegiately for San Diego State University and was a dual letterman playing a season of basketball for the Aztecs in '85. Dave was selected to play in the '88 Hula Bowl collegiate all-star game. He was a 12th round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in '88. After one season with the team, he went into acting appearing in commercials, tv series & movies. In '91 he decided to give football another shot and then spent 2 seasons in the World League of Amercian Football before retiring to a successful 20-year career in the financial services industry.
Steve Glazer, SGC Foundation, in 2005 Mr. Ganzer committed to helping children in Children’s Hospitals nationwide. He helped form the SGC Foundation, a 501c3 charitable foundation that raises funds to donate for care and research. Charitable golf events are held across the nation and are supported by many professional athletes. Professionally, Mr. Ganzer is a thirty-eight-year veteran of the energy conservation industry, a certified energy manager, and a certified geothermal designer. Mr. Ganzer’s first ten years in the industry were with the State of Oklahoma as the Director of Energy overseeing a variety of energy conservation. Mr. Ganzer has worked for several energy service companies helping with program and project development. Presently he is president of his own consulting business consulting with Federal Government Agencies, Energy Service Companies, and Energy Equipment Companies.
Calvin Lim, Co-founder, Goal Post 247, We founded the company because I want to make a change in the sports industry and that change is an opportunity for all student-athletes to be seen and recognized for their talent in sports. I want to keep kids motivated to stay in sports and make their talents a dream come true. Goal Post 247 is the ULTIMATE resource for elementary/middle school student-athletes, parents, and coaches. We provide information/tools to help athletes, families, and coaches achieve their goals, building a foundation for long-term success.
Bryan Lawson, Co-founder Goal Post 247, We founded the company to help and provide resources for student-athletes to achieve their goals. Goal Post 247 is the ULTIMATE resource for elementary/middle school student-athletes, parents, and coaches. We provide information/tools to help athletes, families, and coaches achieve their goals, building a foundation for long-term success.
Reginald "Reggie" Grant, MSEd, is a Business Strategist and co-founder, of eSportsInstruction and NFTs By Athletes, Inc., eSiPitch, and former NFL. He consults with CEOs, and start-up companies to help them develop revenues, and cultures of success, and position them to raise capital. Using our eSports Instruction, eSiPitch, and non-traditional Business Accelerator platforms.
Neketta Dean, NFL Mom, Speaker, and Consultant
Anna Shreeve and Lathan Hodge, Liberator Illinois, LLC,
Ashley Williams, CEo, Within Reach " Operations and Supply Chain Optimization Group"
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
For more information, please contact:
Reginald Grant, MSEd,
rgrant@esportsinstruction.com, 323 503 5675
