
Our Purpose
Sports Business Leaders is the premier community in the Northeast Corridor for sports innovators to connect, network, and collaborate. Our goal is to promote our networking events and foster a vibrant ecosystem where ideas are shared, connections are made, and the sports industry thrives.

Founded in 2024 with a vision to bring sports professionals together, Sports Business Leaders has quickly become Philadelphia’s largest and most influential community in just one year—fostering innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in the industry.
Our Team

Justin Titchenell
Founder
Justin Titchenell is a co-founder of Sports Business Leaders, a network connecting top professionals in sports, media, and entertainment. Prior to SBL, he built CoachTools from the ground up, growing it to serve over 5,000 athletes and dozens of coaches across seven states. A sports tech entrepreneur and marketing innovator, he specializes in leveraging technology, strategy, and community to drive growth in the sports industry.

Jake Voorhees
Founder
Jake Voorhees is a sportstech co-founder, fractional CMO, and advisor. He co-founded Sports Business Leaders (SBL) to connect sports founders, investors, and innovators. Previously, he helped scale NERDiT NOW from $157K to $1.5M, co-founded AthletiFi, and built a 110K+ subscriber YouTube channel. In 2025, he’s focused on expanding SBL’s impact in the sports business world.

Dave Lewanda
Fractional CTO
Dave is a technology leader with over twenty years of experience committed to developing world-class solutions for well-respected companies including Major League Baseball and Samsung.

Matt Wray
Entreprenuer in Residence
With a personal mission to inspire growth, Matt has compiled a versatile set of skills that enable him to excel across various industry environments. He has thrived in the corporate sectors of professional sports while also launching three revenue-producing companies, managing operations, and leading staff as the founder of LENZ. Matt effectively leverages his expertise in innovation, sales, and leadership to drive organizational growth. He is confident in his ability to positively influence a company's culture.

Josiah Seetoo
Athlete Marketing and Event Specialist
Josiah Seetoo is passionate about the sports industry, combining his background in sports business at Penn State with a focus on marketing and brand partnerships. He thrives on connecting top brands with key players in sports, leveraging his dedication and expertise to drive innovation and success.

Noah Glantz
New York City Chapter Lead
Noah Glantz specializes in executive recruitment for the sports, media, and entertainment industries. He partners with companies across the sports ecosystem and private equity firms investing in sports, connecting top talent with game-changing opportunities.

Our Vision For Change
Our vision is to revolutionize the sports industry by creating a dynamic platform for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech companies to collaborate. Together, we aim to drive innovation, disrupt the status quo, and shape the future of sports.