The Philadelphia Growth Conference is an opportunity for students in the Philadelphia area to learn and network with professionals that have achieved success in their desired fields. The Philly Growth Conference gives industry leaders the chance to give back and uplift the next generation of students in their respected craft. The conference is constructed around three pillars: Business, Content, and Innovation.

The Philadelphia Growth Conference prides itself in educating the next generation of students in addition to encouraging them so each student can reach their maximum potential from a professional and personal level. We want all students to walk away with a growth mindset. This conference is committed to educational and personal growth. 

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BUSINESS

Athlete Representation / Leadership in Sports

165 Frankwin Avenue
Orlando, Florida – US

CONTENT

Advertising (Branding & Marketing) / Broadcasting

37 Castle Road
Orlando, Florida – US

INNOVATION

Entrepreneurship

37 Castle Road
Orlando, Florida – US

Nick Armstead

Nick Armstead

Founder

Major: Sports Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: MBA after undergraduate degree. He would like to do finance or marketing for a sports company but also become a sports agent on the side.

Eddie Dick

Eddie Dick

Head of Finance

Major: Business Management

Graduation Year: Fall 2022

Areas of Interest: Operations Management

Stevie Nettles

Stevie Nettles

Head of Marketing

Major: Journalism w/ sports media concentration

Graduation Year: Fall 2022

Areas of Interest: Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media

Jenae Rogers

Jenae Rogers

Head of Sponsorship

Major: Sports Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: College sports, I am interested in on-campus recruiting as well as corporate sponsorship.

Jake Plattman

Jake Plattman

Head of Operations

Major: Sports Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: Operations for a professional sports team

Austin Jones

Austin Jones

Head of Outreach

Major: Sports Business

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: Analytics, Market Research, and Golf. He would love to pursue a career in the golf industry post finishing his graduate degree. He would love to continue his research work in social media and create impactful reports.

Rob Yutkowitz

Rob Yutkowitz

Assistant to the Head of Operations

Major: Sport and Recreation Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: Player Representation

Jason Chen

Jason Chen

Assistant to the Head of Finance

Major: Sports Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: International Business graduate study after undergraduate degree. He would like to do sports sponsor analysis and scouting.

Darren Henderson

Darren Henderson

Assistant to the Head of Sponsorship

Major: Sports Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2024

Areas of Interest: Marketing, Sponsorships, and Sales in professional sports

Jake Copestick

Jake Copestick

Assistant to the Head of Sponsorship

Major: Sport and Recreation Management

Graduation Year: Fall 2022

Areas of Interest: College Basketball, Team Operations, Facility Management

Jesse Yang

Jesse Yang

Assistant to the Head of Outreach

Major: Sport Recreation and Management

Graduation Year: Spring 2023

Areas of Interest: MBA after undergraduate degree.

Brian Tanis

Brian Tanis

Assistant to the Head of Outreach

Major: Sport & Recreation Management

Graduation Year: Fall 2022

Areas of Interest: Team Operations, Event Management, Graphic Design

Dr. Jonathan Howe

Dr. Jonathan Howe

Advisor

Education:
PhD: The Ohio State University
MS: University of Texas at Austin
BS: University of Texas at Austin

Experience(s):
Assistant Professor - Temple University
Race, Sport, and DEI Consultant

Ben Alon

Ben Alon

Advisor

Education:
Bachelors Degree - Finance and Marketing Management from Syracuse University

Current Role:
Partnership Management & Social Responsibility Analyst, NBA 2K League - National Basketball Association

Co-Founder & Board Member of the Syracuse Sport Business Conference

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