The Premier Community
For Building in Sports

Drive your venture to new heights with access to expert insights, exclusive resources, events, & a community of industry leaders. 

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Who is Profluence For?

Ambitious sports founders, operators, & investors looking to build
high-value connections, scale faster, and drive real success.

Members
1195 +
Posts & Conversations
2500
Hours of content
and resources
300 +
Raised by companies
in the community
$ 117 m+

Members Get Access To

Member Community & Network

Tap into a world-class network and leverage insider expertise to gain a competitive advantage in the sports industry.

  • Exclusive insights + data
  • Access to business-altering experts
  • Ask questions to specialists (& get answers)

Private Platform & APP Access

Access the Profluence ecosystem anywhere via our private web and mobile platform (iOS + Android).

  • Connect directly with other members
  • A private clutter-free space to share openly

In-Person Events

Where real relationships (and deals) happen.

  • Quarterly meetups in key cities
  • Short panels + curated networking
  • Designed for meaningful connections
  • Summits with partners like IMG, PEAK, & more
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Virtual Events & Programming

Stay sharp and connected wherever you are:

  • Live Q&A with top industry leaders
  • New member networking & fundraising meetups
  • Weekly workshops led by operators, investors, and execs

Proprietary Resources

Private databases you won’t find anywhere else:

  • Sports investor directory
  • Agency, agent, and rep contact lists
  • PR firms & journalists to amplify your story
  • Pro & college team database for sales & partnerships
  • Early access to sports market trend reports & data drops
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Preferred Service Providers

Verified providers across law, finance, PR, marketing, recruiting, and more:

  • Save time and money
  • Wide-range of options for your budget

Profluence+ Academy

On-demand curriculum designed to help you win in sports business.

  • Sports Startup Course – from zero to launch
  • Ultimate Fundraising Guide – pitch, close, scale capital
  • Product Market Fit Guide – design, build, strategize, win
  • 100+ templates for decks, outreach, and ops execution

Personalized Growth Sessions

Get direct 1-on-1 support from the Profluence team tailored to your stage, goals, and strategy via office hours:

  • Brand positioning & audit
  • Fundraising strategy & investor prep
  • GTM, scaling, and market expansion plans

Exclusive Member Content

Industry-leading insights & analysis to keep you informed and ahead of the competition.

  • Curated news roundups that save you hours
  • Weekly deep dives on trends shaping the industry
  • Strategic takeaways built for operators, founders & investors

Member-Only Perks & Deals

Exclusive access to cost-saving partnerships that more than cover your membership. 

  • Over $7,500 in value
  • Preferred rates on top software, tech, & services
  • Invitations to private events & networking opportunities

Pitch Deck Analyzer

Raising capital or plan to soon? Use our proprietary tool that was trained on 3,000+ sports decks. 

  • Slide by slide feedback 
  • Insights across eight different categories
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Verified Association Membership

The industry’s mark of legitimacy and credibility.

  • Signal trust and authority across the market
  • Be recognized as a verified player in the sports business ecosystem
  • Listed in our member directory for fundraising, partnerships, and client acquisition

Real Time News

No more visiting dozens of sites and reading multiple newsletters to stay up to date. We’ve built a real-time news & PR tool. 

  • Submit press releases
  • View real-time relevant news
  • AI-insights to expedite action steps

From Profluence Members

"Access to top-tier people, events, and resources has been invaluable. Profluence is the most impactful membership I've had in my 10 years of investing in sports."
Brett Johnson
CEO, Benevolent Capital
“I've joined communities like this in other niches and have been looking for one in sports for years. Profluence delivers everything a founder needs to succeed."
Wade Floyd
Founder, CoachTube ($1m ARR)

Association Details

Founders/Execs

Who you know in sports is everything.
Find co-founders, advisors, partners, & more.

Capital Partners

Find the most active sports investors using our 24/7 directory with contact info. 

Service Providers

Curated reports, actionable data, and insights you can’t get anywhere else. 

Join the Top Community In Sports

Founders, operators, & investors from the most influential sports companies call Profluence home.