"Most clients want to push create something completely cutting edge."

Brian Mirakian - Senior Principal at Populous - on how they work with visionary team owners to push boundaries to bring something new to the marketplace with their venue designs.

Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=1f6000cb7657f36e212b6428ef8f9d3b

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Board members and university administrators are spending an increasing amount of time on athletics.

Ryan McCarthy — Board of Visitors Member at Virginia Tech — joined our podcast with insight on the goals of a university and the role that athletics plays in serving its broader mission.

As the former U.S. Secretary of the Army, Ryan has a unique perspective on leadership and navigating a diverse group of stakeholders.

Timestamps:

• 1:10 - Board members spending more and more time on athletics
• 4:25 - Navigate's engagement with Virginia Tech
• 8:20 - What does VT athletics look like in 2030?
• 12:25 - Ryan's Background as Secretary of the Army
• 16:50 - Advice for other universities
• 22:40 - Rapid Fire Questions

Show Notes:

• Our interview with Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=ae8d2b98dc149a023be6909fd08d9af4
• Book Rec: Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin

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With the NBA accepting bids for NBA Europe, they get a chance to vet new owners and create new media inventory.

AJ and Charles break down some of the unseen benefits of expanding the NBA internationally.

Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=98f53bb4360c6b9e03e064694295d7c5

For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.