Warriors vs. Kings, January 9th. SOLD OUT!
CHRIS GRANGER, President and JEFF DAVID, Chief Revenue Officer of the KINGS will greet the group
1 Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834
$145 for Harvard Club members
$175 for non-members
SOLD OUT! Add your name to the waitlist
Saturday, January 9, 2016
4pm (leaving 1:30pm from SF)
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, the Sacramento Kings are hosting HBS and Harvard alumni in the Bay Area and their guests for a special private event. Prior to the game, Sacramento Kings President, Chris Granger, will be personally greeting our group and joining us for an “insider talk” in the private Cantina Lounge. The talk will be followed by a viewing of the Kings vs. Warriors game in lower level seats at Sleep Train Arena.
Event Details
- Saturday, January 9, 2016
- 1:30pm luxury bus pick-up (for those commuting from SF)
- 4:00pm Talk in the Cantina Lounge with Chris Granger
- 7:00pm Game in lower level seats
- End of game: luxury bus return trip to SF
- 1 Sports Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95834 - Cost:
- $145 for HCSF members (members may bring 3 guest at the member price of $145/ticket)
- $175 for non-members.
- No refunds.
- Ticket pick-up: Tickets at will-call
- Questions? Contact Event Organizer: Sean Jacobsohn sjacobsohn@gmail.com
CHRIS GRANGER
President
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Along with Sacramento Kings Majority Owner Vivek Ranadivé, Granger has led the Kings in implementing “NBA 3.0,” a forward-thinking business philosophy driven by technology, globalization, and basketball as a positive agent of change. The entire Kings organization is committed to utilizing NBA 3.0 – both on and off the court – to make the Kings the premier sports franchise of the 21st century.
Prior to joining the Kings, Granger worked in various capacities for the NBA from 1999-2013. He most recently served as the executive vice president of the NBA’s renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations (TMBO) function, where he advised NBA, WNBA and NBA Development League teams on all aspects of business operations including ticket and sponsorship sales, marketing, community relations, communications, and digital media. Under Granger’s leadership at TMBO, teams across all three leagues set numerous and consistent records for game attendance, gate receipts, and sponsorship revenue. Granger has worked with the Kings in various capacities since 2004, most recently leading the TMBO function in Sacramento to support the “re-launch” of the team after the threat of relocation.
Prior to joining the NBA, Granger held leadership positions with the Walt Disney World Company, working primarily on the resort side of the business.
Granger received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and his M.B.A. from Yale. As an undergraduate, he also studied abroad at the prestigious London School of Economics & Political Science. An Indiana native, Chris now lives in the Wilhaggin area of Sacramento with his wife Jennifer and daughters, Zoe and Megan. They are all #SacramentoProud.
JEFF DAVID
Chief Revenue Officer
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David came to the Kings from the National Basketball Association, where he was an executive within the Global Marketing Partnerships group. In this capacity, he was responsible for new business development on a global scale. Prior to the NBA league office, David spent four seasons as the Kings vice president of corporate partnerships. He was responsible for new business growth and directing the business development team, which included managing the strategic planning and implementation of all corporate partner-related marketing efforts, business plans, and co-branded promotional activities within the Sacramento marketplace.
Before his stint in professional basketball, David worked at Major League Soccer’s team level overseeing marketing operations. He served on the league’s marketing committee during the explosion of new soccer-specific stadiums, development of the Jersey Sponsorship initiative, and the “Designated Player” rule, which paved the way for several world-class soccer stars to play within the US based league.
David came to MLS after a decade marketing lifestyle sports properties including those in the Surf/Skate/Snow industry and professional beach volleyball. A native of Los Angeles, David received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and MBA from Pepperdine University.
About Our Events
About our events from the organizer, Sean Jacobsohn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanjacobsohn)
For the past several years we have hosted exclusive events with the Warriors, Giants, Earthquakes, A's, Sharks, and Raiders. I am a venture capitalist at Norwest Venture Partners focusing on business software, but started my career in the sports industry. While at HBS, I worked for the NFL and Major League Baseball and then also began organizing events for both sports beginners and old sports fans. It was during this time that I realized the power of the sports industry from a business standpoint, but from a social perspective as well. My events have included dyed-in-the wool sports fans, but also those who are interested in visionary leadership, crowd-watching or simply spending time with a dynamic group of people and making lasting friendships here in the Bay Area. Today, we host about six events each year. Our group of HBS alumni and their friends and family from across the world, have made a positive impression on the teams. Each season, we are welcomed back and get to enjoy a collegial friendship that would not be available to us otherwise. Many consider our group a highlight of the being an HBS alumnus here in the Bay Area. If you haven't attended our events in the past, we hope you do this sometime soon. Feel free to email me at sjacobsohn@gmail.com and I'll add you to our email list to give you early access to sign-up for upcoming sports events prior to promotion.
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Quotes from past attendees:
"These are my favorite HBS alumni events. Meeting sports team execs is like an active HBS case study, and I get to have a great time with alumni in a casual setting. For example, I learned the true story about the Oakland A's effort to build a new stadium. Then, there was witnessing Warriors as they were building a championship team and business machine. It's fun doing this while bringing a family member, friend or business contact." (Rajiv Parikh)
"A truly memorable experience for several reasons - not only was I able to connect with HBS alumni from several decades at a networking event that felt like anything but that - it also gave me an opportunity to bring friends who share my love of sports and business." (Dileepan Siva)
"Sports-related events organized by HBSANC are unique, can't miss experiences which bring you up close and personal with the executives who run local sports franchises and provide the full luxury box treatment." (Dan Rosen)
"We had a wonderful time at the HBS event at the Giants game at AT&T park. It was great to catch up with HBS friends, make some new ones, and get some "behind the scenes scoop" from the Giants' GM and management team. All around, it was a great evening." (Chris Bates)
"I find the quality of the HBS sports events to be top notch. They are always well-run, valuable and fun. It is great to have the networking and the insider perspective from a speaker while watching one of our beloved Bay Area teams play." (Steffan Haithcox)
"The HBSNC Sports Events prove why the HBS MBA is so valuable. They offer an incredible opportunity that isn't available elsewhere to hear directly from the management of the teams. The HBSNC Sports Events are a highlight of my year. Attendees receive unparalleled access to the management of the teams while also getting to catch up with lifelong friends." (Eric Newhouse)
Brandon Farwell '14, Jim Leahey '93, Sean Jacobsohn '98, HBSA/NC Member, Rajiv Parikh '97
Guest, Jeff Burkland '98, John Tortora COO of the Sharks, Sean Jacobsohn '98, Rajiv Parikh '97, and Brandon Farwell '14
Robert Mittendorff '03, Larry Baer MBA '85, CEO of the Giants, Sean Jacobsohn '98
Sean Jacobsohn '98, Sunish Oturkar '13