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Boardroom Talks

David Adelman On His Success, And The Passion Of Philly Sports Fans l Out Of Office

Aug 9, 2023
David Adelman, Philly native and 76ers Co-Owner, talks about his early entrepreneurship, investing with bat mitzvah money, and why he considers himself 'unemployable.' They also discuss the thriving sports ecosystem in Philadelphia and the challenges of being a sports owner.
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  • David Adelman started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, learning about real estate after making a bet and losing valuable possessions to a family friend.
  • His passion for sports led him to acquire a stake in the Philadelphia 76ers, combining his business mindset with his love for Philly sports.

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Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Mentorship

David A shares the story of his early entrepreneurial spirit and mentorship from a family friend, Alan Horowitz. At the age of 10, David made a bet with Alan and lost valuable possessions. In response, he had to work for Alan and learned about real estate. At 13, David invested his bar mitzvah money in a real estate property, which marked the beginning of his real estate career.

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