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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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Mike WiLL Made-It and the Revolution of Sound

The multitalented entertainer sits down with Boardroom’s Rich Kleiman to discuss the state of the music industry, his creative process, and much more.

Since sprinting onto the scene, MikeWiLL Made-IT has had his hands in some of the hottest tracks of all time.

Humble

DNA

Formation

The list goes on.

In the most recent episode of Boardroom Talks, the Atlanta producer sits down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on his storied career. Together, they unpack a wide range of subjects, including how he discovered a world of possibility at the intersections of hip-hop and pop with the likes of Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé. He also breaks down how he approached the opportunity given to him by Jimmy Iovine to start his own label and discusses why he waited two years to agree to the opportunity.

Now, after taking an extended break, he discusses what’s next. His new album, R3SET, will be his first since 2017. He also zooms out on what he sees in the industry at large. He discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on music, the evolving sound of hip-hop, and so much more in this wide ranging conversation.

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