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Wave Sports and Entertainment — Building The Future of Fandom | Icebreaker

Wave Sports and Entertainment — Building The Future of Fandom

Wave Sports and Entertainment — Building The Future of Fandom

Wave Sports and Entertainment is a media company building brands, original content, talent, and products for the next generation of digital super fans.

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wavesportsandentertainment.com

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@HiggsfieldAI - Former Founder, Revenue Operator & Startup Investor

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Founder, operator, advisor and experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in all facets of technology, business development, partnerships. Skilled in business and corporate development, revenue, brand strategy, partnerships, deal negotiations, digital strategy, partnerships, marketing and distribution.

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3x National Champion + Academic All-American @ Stanford Soccer | Team USA Beach Handball | Sports/Media/Entertainment/Consumer/Tech M&A and Investments

Kevin Johannesen

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Seeing opportunity and creating value around the collision of sports, media, & entertainment

Michael Sadicario

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Michael is a founder / entrepreneur, sales leader, startup advisor, and conference speaker about sales, leadership, media, programmatic ad tech, and marketing. Throughout his career, Michael has worked at the forefront of digital media and advertising disruption, with a focus on building and leading high-performing sales and marketing teams across premium sponsorship advertising, branded content development, ad-tech automation and enterprise platforms. Both startups and established media companies have tapped Michael to uncover product value, create go-to-market revenue driving strategies, develop marketing campaigns, and foster new business connections that drive partnerships and revenue. Beyond day-to-day executive responsibilities, Michael has a passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders.

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Dynamic C-Level Executive | Driving Growth & Transformation in Media, Sports, Entertainment, and Technology Over 20 years of proven success leading global teams and pioneering innovative business strategies that propel revenue and brand expansion. Renowned for spearheading digital transformation, maximizing commercial opportunities, and enhancing fan engagement across platforms. Expert in strategic planning, media marketing, and building profitable global franchises, with a track record of working with top brands and producing large-scale international events. Fluent in three languages and adept at navigating complex challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach.

Rebecca Hawkins

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I am a wife and mother FIRST. My son's name is Calvin (after Calvin and Hobbes) and Savannah because we liked the nickname, Savy. I help brands create strategies in the digital space. I love solving business challenges. I want to know: what keeps you up at night?

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Hi there 👋🏻 I am a creative thinker who monetizes ideas through world class content and experiences. From major media companies to small and scrappy startups, content production to content strategy, I've had a perpetual "backstage pass" to some of the most important and impactful movements in media and technology over the past 25 years. I have extensive experience with content creation + development, marketing, creative strategy, brand strategy & positioning, and team leadership across various industries including: media, entertainment, sports, advertising, and technology. I've demonstrated success in transforming brands during early stages of growth, created and executed long-term strategic plans with internal and external stakeholders, and have a successful track record impacting revenue through culturally relevant branded content and marketing campaigns driven by insights and data. Highlights include: 🌊 SVP Marketing - Wave Sports + Entertainment: Developed the entire go to market strategy for the first suite of ad products (Q4 ‘19) that led to over 50% increase in sales pipeline in Q1 ‘20. Oversaw full rebrand, repositioning, and updated visual identity of the business from WAVE.tv to Wave Sports + Entertainment in (Q4 2021). Oversaw WSE’s first ever IAB Digital Newfronts presentation in May 2022 👻 US Head of Creative Strategy -Snap Inc.: Founding member / architect of the Creative Strategy org & 2nd employee in NYC for Snapchat (2014-2017). Established all creative best practices for the first suite of ad products while building & leading a team of strategists across 3 continents. Architect of the creative partnerships program responsible for securing over $50m in revenue over a 2 year period 🍫 VP Brand Content Director (Mondelez) - LiquidThread: North America brand content lead for the Mondelez International account overseeing the entire branded content strategy, direction & execution for the US portfolio. Created “Breaking Out”, the groundbreaking first of its kind “evolving narrative” YouTube series for Sour Patch Kids that saw over 12m conversations around the series in a 30 day period while doubling their Instagram following. Executed 3 successful campaigns for Triscuit, Ritz Crackers & Oreo hitting & exceeding all client objectives and KPIs I lead with compassion, believe in the power of mentorship, and never stop learning from those around me. Oh, and I'm also a certified sommelier, but that's a story for another time 🍷

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As a passionate Recruiter, I specialize in connecting top-tier talent to meaningful opportunities within the hospitality and culinary industries. Whether it’s working with restaurants, hotels, real estate, or food & beverage brands, I’m dedicated to sourcing and placing exceptional candidates who not only excel in their roles, but also contribute to company culture and drive business success. If diversity recruitment is an integral part of your hiring strategy, I am excited to offer services that support your goals and make a lasting impact. Let's connect and explore how I can assist in bringing great talent to your organization.

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Strategic and creative global sales leader with a demonstrated history of working with brands across B2B, Professional Services, Consulting, Human Resources, Healthcare, Insurance, Tech, Software Real Estate, Travel & Tourism and CPG. Strong sales professional skilled in communications, strategic thinking, events, technology and custom content campaigns including high-impact digital, social and event activations across multi-year partnerships.