Angela Ruggiero — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2015) and a four-time Olympian, winning one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal for Team USA.
Co-Founder (former CEO 2017-2023) and Chair of the Board at Sports Innovation Lab, which was acquired by publicly traded Genius Sports.
Serves as an Executive Board Member for World Rugby and the International Olympic Committee.
Former Chief Strategy Officer for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Involved with Venture Capital/Private Equity in sports through Titletown Tech and previously Arctos.
Graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Government and holds an MBA.
Awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award (2004) as the top player in U.S. women's collegiate hockey.

Biography

Angela Ruggiero is a globally recognized sports strategist, Co-Founder, and Chair of the Board at Sports Innovation Lab. She previously served as CEO from 2017 to 2023. The Sports Innovation Lab, which champions data-driven strategies for fan engagement and revenue growth, was acquired by publicly traded Genius Sports. Ruggiero is noted for leading transformative initiatives that reshape the sports industry and for her strategic advisory and consultancy roles.