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Ian Gaffney

Ian is a trusted and tactical connector and confidant to the inner circle leaders of professional, collegiate, and youth sports.

Ian is the co-owner & CEO of the Sports Leadership Institute (SLI), a relationship development company that acts as a catalyst and conduit for big ideas by hosting exclusive gatherings that enable unrivaled opportunities for sports & entertainment leaders to share best practices, lessons learned, behind-the-curtain strategies, exchange and solidify deals, and discuss the most important issues and challenges in a safe and collaborative environment. SLI is proud to be recognized as an NYSS Champion for promoting Youth Sports and supporting HealthGov’s National Youth Sports Strategy.

Ian is also an investor in professional sports franchises and start-up organizations, an executive advisor, a board member and consultant to several sports tech companies, a high school football coach, and proudly serves as an ambassador to the Navy SEAL Foundation.