Nick Palazzo — Developing Sports Business And Youth Sports

As the founder of Palo Alto, California-headquartered NP Ventures, sports and technology entrepreneur Nick Palazzo leads a new operating company in the sports technology space. Nick Palazzo brings more than 15 years of experience in leading, coordinating, and promoting live entertainment events, digital media, sports marketing, and related fields to his role of working with companies to expand their connections and opportunities for marketing and branding at the global level.

Mr. Palazzo received a BA in economics from Harvard University, where he was a leading rusher and scorer on the football team. He was instrumental in helping the Crimson achieve its first undefeated, untied season in close to a century en route to the 2001 Ivy League championship. He has also maintained membership with the Harvard Varsity Club, an affiliated group of students, families, and supporters, and Friends of Harvard Football, an alumni support group.

Nick Palazzo’s charitable focus centers on the 2x2 Foundation, which he established to provide athletic scholarships to students — particularly girls and young women — who are underserved by their communities’ existing infrastructure. Through the 2x2 Foundation, Mr. Palazzo also funds the refurbishment and rebuilding of worn-out athletic buildings and equipment in schools and community centers and provides sports camps, athletic leagues, and other opportunities for youth.