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