UpNext is transforming the college athletics transfer portal, connecting athletes and coaches with tools that streamline recruitment and maximize opportunities. With over 32,000 athletes entering the portal annually – and only 45% finding new teams – UpNext bridges the gap with innovation and transparency.• Robust Athlete Profiles: Profiles featuring key stats, metrics, and the ability to add highlights, transcripts, and awards for coaches to evaluate.• AI-Powered Matching: Helps athletes discover programs aligned with their goals and coaches find the right talent.• Recruitment Dashboards: Tools like smart lists, priority tagging, and real-time notifications to keep recruitment organized.• Dynamic Messaging: Facilitates communication between athletes and coaches, even for unclaimed profiles.UpNext’s mission is to create a fair, efficient, and impactful transfer ecosystem, ensuring every athlete gets the exposure they deserve and every coach recruits with ease.

• Selected for an institutional seed capital investment through a highly competitive process for a performance data management business model for NCAA and professional athletes• Implemented comprehensive competitor, partnership, and product research• Developed a successful business model and communicated an effective sales strategy to secure funding

• Trained consistently over 30 hours per week to enhance athletic ability while maintaining a full rigorous course load• Learned and implemented a high level of discipline, time management and developed a strong work ethic • Researched opposing teams through extensive film reviews and team meetings to prepare game plans• Facilitated fan interaction and engagement at sporting events through community engagement events • Recruited potential teammates by hosting recruits during visits and showcasing the student-athlete experience from this sport’s perspective