Steve Pagliuca

Steve Pagliuca, Senior Advisor at Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics, shares his inspiring journey from a humble arrival at Duke to the heights of sports ownership. He discusses the parallels between managing sports teams and companies, emphasizing the critical lessons for new owners. Pagliuca also delves into the reasons behind the surge in sports investment, reflecting on the Chelsea acquisition and the evolving dynamics of team ownership. With insights on community engagement and long-term sustainability, he paints a vivid picture of the future of sports.

Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Boston Celtics and senior advisor at Bain Capital Private Equity, shares insights on private equity's role in professional sports. He describes a recent NFL deal as a 'passive limited partnership position.' Pagliuca delves into the skyrocketing valuations in sports due to globalization and streaming, contrasting the NFL's dominance with challenges in European football. He expresses his ambition to acquire another football club, highlighting the growing interest in European markets.

Gerry Cardinale, founder of Redbird Capital Partners, discusses innovative sports investment strategies. Rich Kleiman, co-founder of Boardroom, shares insights on emerging leagues and fan engagement. Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, explores the evolving landscape of sports ownership. The trio delves into the impact of globalization, technology, and media partnerships on sports franchises, highlighting opportunities in women's sports and the complexities of navigating ownership challenges. Their perspectives reveal the future trends shaping the global sports economy.