Chad Hutchinson, one of only seven athletes since 1970 to play both MLB and the NFL, is now a Partner at Arctos Partners This session explores how Hutchinson translated the elite competitive mindset from his sports career to a successful fifteen-year career in finance, and how he uses that unique perspective to drive investment strategy at Arctos today.

The Youth Sports Revolution highlights the $40B+ U.S. market, projected to reach $70B by 2030. This session will explore how the fragmented market is rapidly consolidating into integrated tech/media platforms, and how pro leagues & brands are strategically investing to take advantage of it.  Crucially, the discussion will also focus on what investors get wrong and precisely where the durable value and margins exist in this high-growth ecosystem.

Join Dave Checketts as he details the strategy behind the new $1.2B Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Fund. He will break down the forces driving today’s colossal sports valuations, the impact of private equity, and the massive disruption coming from media and emerging tech.

Explore the critical elements of successful sports transactions, from strategic planning to post-deal integration.

Examine how investors are approaching the fast-growing women’s sports sector, balancing financial returns with broader cultural and social impact.

Explore how private equity is shaping the future of emerging sports, driving scalability, professionalism, and commercial success.