Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and
focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features
premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives,
musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B
events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed
conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and
connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.
Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two
Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and
Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).
Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams
and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham
FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.
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Nick DePaula
Nick DePaula covers the footwear industry and endorsement deals surrounding the sporting landscape, with an emphasis on athlete and executive interviews.
The Sacramento, California, native has been based in Portland, Oregon, for the last decade, a main hub of sneaker company headquarters. He’ll often argue that How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days is actually an underrated movie, largely because it’s the only time his Sacramento Kings have made the NBA Finals.
