Shoulders of Giants | SuperSonics to the Kraken Ted and Chris Ackerley

Schedule

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am

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Location

Columbia Tower Club (Seattle, WA) | Seattle, WA

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From the SuperSonics to the Kraken, discover the behind-the-scenes story of Seattle’s biggest sports teams from Ted and Chris Ackerley.
On the Shoulders of Giants
Featuring Ted and Chris Ackerley, Founders of Ackerley Sports Group
Thursday, February 27th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Presented by reSpace and Katrina Eileen Romatowski
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." ~ Isaac Newton
Every opportunity available to us today is there because of great thinkers, builders, and creators who have shaped our communities as we know them. It is standing on the shoulders of these giants that gives us the ability to see and create what’s next.
This month, we are thrilled to welcome Ted and Chris Ackerley, founders of Ackerley Sports Group, for an inspiring interview and Q&A session with longtime PSBJ Publisher and frequent CEO interviewer, Mike Flynn.
Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) is an expansion of the investment practice established in 2002 by Ackerley Partners and focuses on the sports sector, including investments in leagues, teams, venues, media, technology, and development opportunities. Their most recent ventures include a major stake in Leeds United in partnership with San Francisco 49ers Enterprises, as well as involvement with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TMRW Sports.
The Ackerleys have a long history of impactful ownership and leadership across professional sports franchises. They’ve played pivotal roles with teams such as the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics, WNBA’s Seattle Storm, CISL’s Seattle Seadogs, MLR’s Seattle Seawolves, AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, and the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. Through their investment and leadership, the Ackerley family has helped shape the dynamic sports landscape in Seattle and beyond, with Chris serving as President of The Ackerley Group, Inc. (NYSE: AK) from 1999 to 2002 and Ted overseeing the company’s Venture Capital arm during the same period.
On this occasion, Ted and Chris will share their remarkable journey through sports and entertainment, as well as their vision for the future of Ackerley Sports Group. Gain valuable insights into their pivotal role in shaping Seattle’s vibrant sports culture, and hear firsthand how their leadership, innovation, and passion continue to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Before and during the event, enjoy the Columbia Tower Club’s world-renowned signature buffet lunch. Proceeds from the event will benefit the One Roof Foundation, the official nonprofit of the Seattle Kraken.
Seats are extremely limited—this is a unique opportunity to hear from two of Seattle’s most influential sports visionaries in conversation with one of the city’s most trusted voices.
Reserve your ticket today!
Shoulders of Giants is proudly presented by reSpace.
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Columbia Tower Club (Seattle, WA), 701 5th Avenue, 75th Floor,Seattle, Washington, United States

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