{"id":231465,"date":"2026-04-14T16:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231465\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:52:08","slug":"beyond-the-game-2026-heads-to-fort-lauderdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231465\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Game 2026 Heads to Fort Lauderdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/content-pillar\/business-innovation\/\" class=\"wrth-content-pillar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business + Innovation<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-excerpt\">Worth convenes athletes, investors, and industry leaders in Florida on April 30, 2026, for Beyond the Game, a summit exploring ownership, enterprise building, and the evolving athlete economy.<\/p>\n<p>Across Worth\u2019s editorial lens, sports has become a powerful entry point into larger conversations around business, capital, and influence. What happens on the field is only part of the story. Increasingly, the real movement is happening off it.<\/p>\n<p>Worth\u2019s coverage focuses on that shift. We examine how athletes, leagues, and operators are building companies, shaping markets, and redefining ownership. From athlete-led ventures and investment strategies to the executives driving innovation across global sports platforms, our reporting centers on the infrastructure behind the industry and the people turning visibility into long-term enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve followed figures like <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/joe-montana-venture-capital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Joe Montana <\/a>as he transitions into venture capital, explored <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/russell-wilson-why-not-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Russell Wilson\u2019s <\/a>entrepreneurial approach through his \u2018Why Not You\u2019 platform, and highlighted leaders such as <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/lorine-pendleton-125-ventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lorine Pendleton <\/a>who are reshaping access and opportunity in sports investing. Our reporting spans topics from sports sponsorships as a <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/sports-sponsorships-marketing-brand-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">new frontier <\/a>in brand engagement to innovation in global competitions like <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/how-mclarens-ceo-is-driving-innovation-sustainability-and-storytelling-to-reshape-the-future-of-motorsport-and-brand-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Formula One<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/2025-ryder-cup-bethpage-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ryder Cup<\/a>, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/the-21-most-powerful-women-in-the-business-of-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">growing influence<\/a> of women across every level of the sports industry.<\/p>\n<p>Whether examining <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/nascar-champion-joey-logano\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">athlete-led ventures<\/a>, the rise of ownership stakes, or the expanding role of media and technology in sports, Worth continues to cover <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/beyond-the-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the evolution <\/a>of sports as a serious business ecosystem<a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/beyond-the-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Worth is pleased to announce that <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/event\/beyond-the-game-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Beyond the Game <\/a>will take place on April 30, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale during Miami Grand Prix week. The event will bring together a curated group of athletes, investors, executives, and operators to explore how today\u2019s athletes are transforming from performers into entrepreneurs, investors, and institution builders.<\/p>\n<p>Anchored by the debut of <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/beyond-the-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Worth\u2019s Beyond the Game List<\/a>, the program centers on the shifting dynamics of the athlete economy. Conversations will explore how athletes are building enterprises, taking ownership stakes, shaping media platforms, and creating long-term impact through both business and philanthropy.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s program will examine themes including the transition from endorsements to enterprise building, the move from passive investing to active ownership and governance, and the growing importance of athlete-owned media and direct-to-consumer platforms. It will also explore how athletes are structuring philanthropic efforts with measurable outcomes, and what it means to build a lasting legacy beyond competition.<\/p>\n<p>At this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/event\/beyond-the-game-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Beyond the Game event<\/a>, we have already begun assembling a group of dynamic speakers. We are thrilled to welcome Lorine Pendleton, Founder &amp; Managing Partner at 125 Ventures; Chase Winovich, CEO &amp; Founder of Signet; Sheldon Day, Co-Founder and President of The Players Company and NFL veteran; Lisa C. Willis, former WNBA player, NBA coach, and Founder of Ballin\u2019 Beyond; Allyson Davis, Founder of Allez! Sports; and Alex Magleby, President of Major League Rugby, Javier Sanchez, DCC Executive Director of the Miami Dolphins; Ged Tarpey, Managing Director of the Baller League and Nicholas Lord Co-Founder &amp; CEO of NOCAP Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Become a Sponsor of Beyond the Game:<br \/>If you are interested in partnering with Worth as a sponsor for Beyond the Game, please submit your inquiry to: <a href=\"http:\/\/worth.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#43332231372d2631302b2a333003342c31372b6d202c2e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Request your RSVP to Attend Beyond the Game:<br \/>If you would like to attend <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/event\/beyond-the-game-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Beyond the Game on April 30, 2026<\/a>, please submit your RSVP request form here: <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1PSYk1F6qSIiOYIjKLXp6iQ3m2cj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1PSYk1F6qSIiOYIjKLXp6iQ3m2cj<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you know of anyone who may be interested in attending Worth\u2019s Beyond the Game event, we kindly ask that you share the link to RSVP.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Curious to explore more of <a href=\"https:\/\/worth.com\/sports-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Worth\u2019s coverage on the business of sports<\/a>? 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