Ian Gaffney

Ian Gaffney is the CEO of the Sports Leadership Institute (SLI), which operates private, exclusive youth, collegiate, and professional sports leadership forums built entirely by the community, for the community. The summits offer unrivaled opportunities for sports leaders to share best practices and lessons learned, exchange behind-the-scenes strategies, network across industry sectors, and discuss the most important trends and challenges in an environment with no media, no fans, and no job seekers. Ian and SLI are best known for cultivating meaningful relationships and helping turn opportunities into action.

Gaffney is an investor in professional sports leagues, franchises, and sports technology organizations; an executive advisor and consultant to several technology companies; a high school football coach with more than 20 years of experience; and a proud ambassador to the Navy SEAL Foundation.