JIC Speaker Series: Sports, VR, & Entrepreneurship with Christine Schwarz

Christine Schwarz has spent her career helping startups grow, from turning around a $20M company to launching national fitness brands. Now she’s bringing her passion for sports and innovation to Virtual Round Ballers, a VR basketball game already praised by NBA execs and winner of the 2023 NBA G-League Partnership Activation Award.Hear Christine’s story of turning big ideas into reality and how she’s making sports more immersive and accessible through technology.

Join us on October 6th, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Jarvis Innovation Center (1 E Jackson Blvd, Concourse Level) for a talk and Q&A with Christine.

Light fare will be provided.

Christine Schwarz is a passionate entrepreneur and lifelong athlete who has led startups and growth companies across marketing, finance, and operations. She turned around a $20M company to profitability after a recession, launched an emerging fitness brand into the largest premium national chain, and even drafted bipartisan legislation that became law within 18 months. Today, combining her love of sports and fitness with technology, Christine leads the team behind Virtual Round Ballers, a movement-based VR basketball game praised by NBA executives and a top VR sports investor. The game recently earned the 2023 NBA G-League Partnership Activation Award for its innovative approach to making basketball accessible and engaging through virtual reality.

Host or Publisher DePaul University College of Computing & Digital Media