Shane Battier

2x NBA CHampion.
Professional speaker.
investor.
philanthropist.

The intangibles that winners possess are not reserved for a select few.They are in all of us.

— Shane Battier

introduction

Throughout his decorated basketball career, Shane Battier has witnessed what it takes to achieve greatness– both on and off the court.

The ultimate team player, Battier knows that champions emerge when no one is watching and encourages others to elevate their teammates in the name of winning together.

Meet Shane Battier

Over a distinguished NBA and collegiate career, Shane Battier established himself as a scholar-athlete, All-American, leader, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "No-Stats All-Star" by Michael Lewis in a New York Times Sunday Magazine cover story, Shane is regarded as one of the most successful, albeit atypical, basketball players in history for using his leadership, lockdown defense, and intellect to win championships at every level.

Meet Shane Battier

After graduating with honors from Duke University with two Final Four appearances, one national championship, two All-American awards, & Naismith and John Wooden National Player of the Year awards, the Memphis Grizzlies selected Battier in the 2001 NBA draft. Battier went on to be part of the back-to-back 2012 and 2013 NBA championship Miami Heat team and a USA Basketball Men's Senior national team member.

Meet Shane Battier

Known for his exemplary character and commitment to community service, Battier has established himself as a scholar-athlete (inducted into the 2015 NCAA Academic All-American Hall of Fame), leader, philanthropist, and expert in team building. He understands that champions are made when no one is looking and that attention to the often-unnoticed intangibles makes the difference in building a championship culture.
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Now, as an advisor, professional speaker, and investor, Battier shares the secret of using data and analytics to pinpoint optimal strengths and weaknesses to help others reach their full potential.

VENTURES

An experienced angel investor and businessman, Shane Battier values companies that aim to reshape industries via disruptive tech. Battier’s passion for this field has led to investing in several successful startups, such as Lineage Logistics, Coupang, and Second Spectrum.

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ADVISING

Shane Battier is renowned for his unique use of data and analytics to pinpoint optimal strengths and weaknesses to help teams of all kinds reach their full potential. He has deployed this extensive understanding of analytics in his former role as Vice President of Analytics and Basketball Development for the Miami Heat. Battier has effectively used his understanding of championship team dynamics to serve as a trusted board member for various organizations — including YEXT, Authentic Restaurant Brands (ARB), the BOA Acquisition Company (BOA.S), Arctos Sports Partners, and several others.

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PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING

Shane Battier is a globally sought-after speaker offering engaging, dynamic presentations on discovering and supporting organizational catalysts. An expert in team dynamics and identifying the art of the intangible, Battier reveals what makes a championship environment and explains what separates the difference between winning and simply playing.

Battier frequently presents to Fortune 500 companies and is retained for private executive retreats and seminars.

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FOUNDATION

Shane and his wife Heidi founded the Battier Take Charge Foundation in 2008: an organization that provides resources for furthering the education of underserved youth. With a strong presence in Miami, Detroit, Houston, and Philadelphia, the Foundation drives the “Do Well, Do Good” mission to those in the community. Since 2008, the Battier Take Charge Foundation has awarded 2.3 million in scholarship funds to over 100 scholars.

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Glue GUYS

Shane Battier, Alex Smith, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys, if you will. These three close friends will host meaningful conversations about business, teamwork, leadership, resilience, sports, and life through their unique perspectives. They reveal insights and stories about their collegiate and professional lives and dive into their passion projects and off-field interests alongside special guests.

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Glue Guys Cover with Shane Battier, Alex Smith and Ravi Gupta