What’s Actually Driving Growth in Sports Right Now? - #NYTechWeek
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˘◡˘What is Actually Driving Growth in Sports Right Now
About the Event
Sports is evolving faster than ever but what is real vs. hype? From the rise of womens sports to the expansion of betting and digital platforms, join us for a conversation on where the biggest opportunities are emerging and how builders can position themselves to win. Our speakers bring decades of experience across sports, corporate strategy, and venture backed growth to break down what is actually driving the next wave.
Schedule
2:30 to 3 pm: Guests Arrive
3 to 4 pm: Panel
4 to 5:30pm: Networking Hour
Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by Laces
This event is presented by Laces, a sports education platform teaching women, casual fans, and beginners how to understand and enjoy sports through bite sized, judgment free learning. Join the waitlist and learn more at lacessports.com.
Panelists
- Yashreeka Z. Huq is a Partner at Perkins Coie, where she counsels technology and life sciences companies on corporate governance, venture capital financings, and complex mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. She advises both public and private companies with an emphasis on early-stage companies, on issues related to corporate governance; venture capital financings; and complex mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Yashreeka was a corporate senior associate at a leading technology and life sciences-focused law firm, where she counseled emerging companies and venture capital investors on complex venture financings, debt transactions, M&A, and restructurings.
- Morgan Taylor is the VP of Business Operations for the New York Liberty and the Long Island Nets, leading fan engagement and growth strategy across both franchises. She was recently named to City and State's 2025 Long Island Trailblazers list for her impact across the region, and she brings years of experience building fan bases across the WNBA, NFL, and beyond.
Moderator
- Kamini Manivannan is the CEO and Founder of Laces Sports, a sports education platform teaching women, casual fans, and beginners how to understand and enjoy sports through bite sized, judgment free learning. She previously served as a Data Science Manager at the NFL focused on fan engagement, with additional experience at the USTA and Brooklyn Nets, and holds an MS in Data Science from Northwestern University. Kamini is on the Board of Directors for the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association, and was recently selected for TechRound's SportsTech22 for 2026.
From the rise of women’s sports to the expansion of betting and digital platforms, we’ll cover where the biggest opportunities are emerging and how builders can position themselves to win. If you're a founder or operator looking to build in sports or just trying to understand where the industry is heading, you don't want to miss this!
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This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
About your host:
Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm specializing in solving the legal and business challenges of tomorrow. For over a century, we have represented clients at the forefront of technological change, from AI and biometrics to robotics and telemedicine. Like you, we embrace new possibilities and frontiers with unwavering intellectual curiosity.
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