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Meet Next Legacy Partners. While many members of both the Next Play and Legacy Venture communities are aware by now, the start of 2023 has been an eventful one for both firms. Having joined forces, Next Legacy now stands poised to deliver lasting impact and superior returns to our partners. Next Play Founder Ryan Nece and Legacy Founder Russ Hall join a conversation with Next Legacy Venture Partner Hunter Hillenmeyer to discuss the rationale and the goals behind the formation of Next Legacy. They also dive into the current state of VC, a trip down memory lane to the founding of each firm in 1999 and 2014, and a glance out towards the goals for the future. The conversation also provides more color into how and why funds of funds exist than has ever been shared in this format. While Next Legacy Perspectives is usually about sharing the brave exploits of our broader community, this momentous occasion felt worth celebrating through this quick acknowledgement of all the hard work that made Next Legacy possible. Here's to the next 25 years!
Maria Colacurcio and Sean Mendy sit down with Ryan Nece, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Next Play Capital and former NFL linebacker. Ryan Nece shares how he has used his experience as a professional athlete, successful entrepreneur, and disciplined investor over the past two decades to start Next Play Capital, which sits at the intersection of sports and technology. He explores how his experiences on a Super Bowl-winning team have shaped his approach to teamwork, adversity, and leadership in the corporate world and what skills that he's learned as a football player that are critical to success in the venture capital world. He also gives listeners valuable insight into how he is going about bringing more equity to venture capital.
How do you get started in Venture Capital? Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Next Play Capital, Ryan Nece joins Lauryn Williams on the show today to tell his money memoir and VC journey. Ryan shares why relationships are the key to unlocking doors in the VC world, the one money-saving hack he regrets from his college days, where to find investors, and the steps anyone can take to get started in the world of Venture Captial. You can learn more about Next Play Capital at nextplaycapital.com. For more young money-maker financial tips, subscribe to Worth Listening on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and visit worth-winning.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextplaycapital
From the football field to the board room, our guest is a former Super Bowl winning NFL player who now sits as a Managing Partner at Next Play Capital, a minority owned investment platform focused on investing in top-tier venture funds and venture backed companies with a focus on championing minority voices. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker, Ryan Nece, has a unique perspective towards identifying and fostering great founders and startups in the competitive VC marketplace. Ryan also shares some unique insight for founders and investors on how to find success. We discuss: How Ryan's history in the NFL has led to his success as a VC What makes a good investment and the importance of values The traits of a successful founder and some important questions to ask yourself His mission to get more minority voices heard by VCs This discussion with Ryan Nece was taken from our show Startup Success. Find Ryan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-nece-abb07b8/ or visit https://www.nextplaycapital.com/ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or find every episode here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Startup Success in your favorite podcast player.
On this special Gasparilla episode of Vanguards of Democracy, we are joined by two Tampa area legends. First, host Sean Shaw sits down with former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ryan Nece. Since retiring from football Mr. Nece has continued to impact our community through philanthropy including his foundation the Ryan Nece Foundation. The MISSION of the Ryan Nece Foundation is to emPOWER teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities. Later on in the show, Sean is joined by Councilman Joe Citro. The councilman talks to Sean about the agenda for the City of Tampa and what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Learn more about the Ryan Nece Foundation at https://ryannecefoundation.com/about/ Vanguards of Democracy is brought to you by Vanguard Attorneys, learn more at https://www.vanguardattorneys.com
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Ryan Nece joined Ronnie & TKras ahead of his annual gala to celebrate the holidays and the power of giving. Nece talked about the impact of Tom Brady and how it's helped mold the Buccaneers into something they haven't been in a very very long time
On the second episode of the brand new podcast series The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, join former NFL player, investor, and entrepreneur Dhani Jones as he speaks with Ryan Nece, Managing Partner of Next Play Capital, Board Member at Docusign, and Founder of The Ryan Nece Foundation!This is a show dedicated to dealmakers, rainmakers, and trailblazers, where we tap into the stories of modern dealmakers who are carving the path forward. This week Ryan talks about seizing opportunity, what it means to be a leader, and how to leverage success to give back to communities in need.As an NFL alumni, get a first-hand look into how his time in the league has prepared him for future leadership roles as well as establishing a career off the field. Find out what initially drove the idea behind building StraightCast Media, technology that gives athletes the ability to create, upload and share authentic video content in real-time with television networks in only a few seconds. Through StraightCast, fans are given greater behind-the-scenes access to their favorite teams and players than previously seen before - an idea so revolutionary at the time it was sought after by ESPN and soon acquired by Fox Sports!And that's not all, learn about how Ryan is actively giving back to the Tampa Bay community and what the story is behind creating The Ryan Nece Foundation.From there we also follow his path co-founding Next Play Capital and hear about how they are doing venture capital investment differently, helping athletes, team owners, and family offices alike.Get comfortable and don't miss out on an exciting new episode of The Pathfinders, presented by Ansarada! These are the challenges, the mess-ups, and the lessons learned on the path to success. Follow UsLinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com
Hannah Gordon did not grow up in a football obsessed family - her grandad once asked her why people always found linemen to be so "offensive." Despite the lack of early grooming, Hannah has become one of the top power brokers in the NFL as the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the San Francisco 49ers. Hannah's conversation with Ryan Nece covers many hot NFL topics such as diversity & equity, cannabis, and gambling. She also shares some of her thoughts on work life balance (a term she frustratedly points out is most commonly applied to women) and team building. She says every team member needs work ethic, intelligence, and integrity, but that one of these stands above the rest as the most important. Check out this week's conversation to learn which trait she thinks is the single biggest must-have for any great teammate, in sports or in business.
Ryan Nece is a former NFL player and the co-founder and managing partner at Next Play Capital. He has been a professional athlete, successful entrepreneur, and disciplined investor. He's also a fellow UCLA alumnus - Go Bruins! Today, Sam and Ryan talk about Ryan's career path, what inspired him to launch Next Play Capital, and the value of fostering relationships. Ryan speaks to the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and shares why he chose to become a mentor for so many athletes transitioning into their careers outside of sports.
Founder, investor, and now champion for under-resourced entrepreneurs through Google for Startups. These are a few of the many hats worn by Jewel Burks Solomon. Jewel's conversation with Next Play founder Ryan Nece goes deep on her breadth of experience. This 3x Google employee talks about what she's learned in her several roles at the company, how they have helped her in her subsequent roles, and what she is trying to accomplish now. Jewel shares some great insight on topics such as the evolving role of HBCUs in the tech world, Atlanta as a center of industry, and what people should be trying to get out of an internship. Hint: her first stint at Google started as an intern. Tune in for a great perspective on the plight of a diverse entrepreneur who has paved the way for many more to follow in her very large footsteps!
Ryan and his dad are one of only two father/son NFL players to both win Superbowl rings. Today Ryan a venture capitalist at the firm he founded, Next Play Capital. His many co-investments include Hippo, ByteDance (TikTok), Flexport, Hims, Impossible Foods, Peloton, (IPO), and Rubrik among others. We’ve covered a lot of paths to becoming a VC on Something Ventured, but none has run through the NFL! In this episode we discuss the football roots of the name “Next Play”, and why there were historically so few Black people in venture capital, among many other topics. We finish with an amazing thought from Ryan on how someone might be supportive of diversity in Silicon Valley – one of the most thoughtful and poignant I’ve heard. Next Play Capital https://www.nextplaycapital.com/ Something Ventured https://somethingventured.us/
Greg Sands has his fingerprints all over the Silicon Valley we know today. As the first head of product at Netscape, Greg helped build the foundation of the original internet boom. As a partner at Sutter Hill and now Founder of Costanoa, Greg continues to work with founders to build industry defining platforms. His conversation with Ryan Nece covers the gamut. What is Greg most excited about from an investing perspective today? What motivates him, or people in general, to show up and give great effort every day? You'll hear Greg use the word "values" about a dozen times in this interview. Hear him explain what values mean to his firm, to his family, and to all the people he works with.
I was so psyched to chat with a living legend, great investor and I guess a pretty good football player – Ryan Nece. He’s had some big wins on and off the field, from winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to starting his own foundation. Ryan knows how to play the game with heart, determination and drive. His two decades worth of experience as a professional and disciplined athlete, entrepreneur and investor gave him the foundation to start Next Play. Ryan connects his passion and knowledge of sports and tech at Next Play; leveraging those relationships to provide investors with a diversified pool of venture funds and companies. In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the transition from football to investing, Next Play’s backstory, Ryan’s current role in his company, missed investments and ones he is excited about, the mindset that goes into being a founder and an athlete, a time he’s panicked, winning a Super Bowl, and supporting the next generation of investors and more. Guest - Ryan Nece, Managing Partner at Next Play Capital, LLC howardlindzon.com, nextplaycapital.com Twitter: @howardlindzon, @nextplaycapital, @knutjensen linkedin.com/in/ryan-nece-abb07b8 #fintech #invest #investment #venturecapital #stockmarket #finance
Ryan Nece is a former NFL player, Super Bowl winner, and now a venture capitalist at Next Play Capital. He joins Venrock partner Brian Ascher to chat about the transition from the field to the boardroom, including why so many professional athletes take an interest in venture capital and what elite athletes and successful entrepreneurs have in common. Nece shares the highs and lows of having a famous parent, football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, and his gratitude for the opportunities made possible by his upbringing. No stranger to adversity, he also discusses a challenging time battling injuries that almost ruined his career before it started.
Ryan Nece’s journey to becoming a venture capitalist is unlike any we’ve ever seen. As a former NFL linebacker, Ryan defied the odds to become successful after retiring from the professional sports world. Now, he is the Managing Partner at Next Play Capital, founder of the Ryan Nece Foundation, and co-founder at StraightCast Media. Throughout this episode, Ryan shares how he bucked the trend, refusing to undergo extreme financial stress like many other retired athletes. Instead, he treats business like a team sport, acknowledging that he’s only as good as those he surrounds himself with. Ryan breaks down what motivates him to pursue venture capital, how he evaluates the founders whom he invests in, and how he believes more founders from minority communities can get the funding they need to scale. Some Questions I Ask: How did you buck the trend of becoming financially stable after retiring from the NFL? (6:45)What did your role look like with StraightCast Media? (14:40)What do you look for in founders? (24:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Ryan’s career led him to venture capital. (2:11)What inspired Ryan to co-found his business StraightCast Media. (10:08)Why Ryan decided to directly invest in Peloton early on. (21:05)How Ryan evaluates the founders he wants to work with. (27:20)How education and exposure will help founders from minority communities get the funding they need. (31:52)Connect with Ryan Nece: LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From SuperBowl champion to full time investor, Ryan has been surrounded by effective leaders through multiple market turns. Learn what makes a strong leader effective, and how to embrace adversity at a time like this. Key Takeaways: People win championships playing “small ball”. Focus on the little things and stay present with whatever you are working on in this new digital environment. Great CEO's will pause, not panic, through some of the decisions ahead. Staying calculated, prepared and ready to execute will be an essential skillset. Individuals in both the sports and business world are raising their hands to help out right now, and that is unprecedented and will have a significant impact. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode Harry Wilson sits down with room tilter Ryan Nece. Ryan is a former NFL linebacker, SuperBowl champ, entrepreneur and businessman. He talks with Harry about the lessons he learned along the way that have contributed to his success. One of the things he believes makes a room tilter special is their ability to be curious, ask questions, be present and listen.
Former Bucs LB Ryan Nece calls Ronnie & TKras to talk about the current football regime in Tampa Bay, his "Power of Giving" Charity, & whether Ronde/Lynch should get into the NFL HOF first!
Today’s guest, Ryan Nece, played 7 years in the NFL and went on to win a Super Bowl in 2002 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following his NFL career, he went on to co-found Straight Cast – a mobile app that allowed athletes to create their own HD content. He then sold that company in 2014 to Fox Sports. These days Ryan is the Managing Director of Next Play Capital, a venture capital fund that sits at the intersection of tech and sports. He’s the epitome of what we think about here on the Athlete CEO Podcast, and we can’t wait for you to hear his wisdom. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: What Ryan’s transition from NCAA Football to the NFL was like (considering he broke his leg during the last game of his college career) How to make sense of the business side of professional sports Ryan’s advice for today’s professional athletes Why information and technology is powerful (and the role it plays today in sports) What you should NEVER do in business How many deals you need to look at before you write a single check What Ryan looks for in partnerships and ventures Ryan’s take on Bitcoin, eSports, and artificial intelligence: Which are the future? Which are flops? Quotes “Information is power. Information gives you leverage.” – Ryan Nece “To much is given, much is required.” – Ryan Nece “The great part about numbers and data is that it provides the truth.” – Ryan Nece “Winning is acknowledged by performance.” – Ryan Nece “It’s one thing to learn, it’s another thing to learn the best thing from the right people.” – Ryan Nece “It’s hard to wait, but it’s even harder to wish you would have.” – Ryan Nece “The best investor is failing 70% of the time.” – Ryan Nece Resources: Straight Cast Next Play Capital Ryan Nece Foundation Books Ryan Mentioned (Amazon links): Never Eat Alone Zero To One Give And Take Wild At Heart
Origins - A podcast about Limited Partners, created by Notation Capital
Ryan Nece is a Managing Partner at Next Play Capital, a mission-driven co-investment and fund of funds focused on venture capital. He started his career playing football for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played for eight years, winning a super bowl championship as a rookie. After retiring from football, Ryan co-founded Straightcast Media, which he successfully exited to FOX Sports in 2015. Ryan is also the founder of the Ryan Nece Foundation, and a fellow at the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program. Needless to say, this was one of the most fascinating interviews we've had on the Origins podcast to date, covering Ryan's time in the NFL, what it takes to build a career after football, and why he believes it's never been a more exciting time to invest in startups and venture.
Bram chats with Super Bowl Champ Ryan Nece, who discusses his work as Managing Partner at Next Play Capital and much more.
Reign of Troy Radio returns with a full episode to preview National Signing Day and chat with Ronnie Lott and his son Ryan Nece.Michael and Alicia begin the episode with a quick chat about the Super Bowl, where Nelson Agholor's Philadelphia won their first NFL title of the Super Bowl era.RoT Radio welcomes legendary USC defensive back and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, along with his son Ryan Nece, who spent last week in New Orleans as keynote speakers at the Dad 2.0 Summit on behalf of Dove Men+Care. The father and son duo talk about the USC-UCLA rivalry, the status of the Trojans following their Pac-12 title in 2017 and much more.The only news item to discuss was USC's 82-79 loss to UCLA at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, where the Trojans squandered plenty of chances to beat the Bruins.Lastly, Michael and Alicia preview Wednesday's Signing Day by prioritizing which recruits USC should go all-in on, including the likes of Isaac Taylor-Stuart, Olaijah Griffin and Solomon Tuliaupupu.
Ryan Gorman spoke with Brian Wexler, event chair for the 13 Ugly Men Sweater Party, and Shelley Sharp, CEO of the Ryan Nece Foundation. They discussed the work the Ryan Nece Foundation does in the Tampa Bay community and the upcoming 13 Ugly Men event supporting the foundation. www.13uglymen.com www.ryannecefoundation.com
This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: Former Ravens DB Corey Fuller, Prairie View A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons, former Vkings RB Darrin Nelson, plus former Patriots RB Tony Collins will join us in his regular weekly time slot to go through our 5 Stars Picks of the Week, and in our 12th Man segment Sports1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer will be joined by former Bucs LB Ryan Nece. Join Chris Mascaro and Bob Lazzari every Thursday night from 8:00-10:00 PM EST as they talk with current and former players and coaches from around the NFL & CFL on "Thursday Night Tailgate." Chris and Bob talk football with the greats of the game year round so set a reminder, you don't want to miss an episode. Plus, check out the TNT web site: www.thursdaynighttailgate.com to keep track of upcoming guests, stream or download any of our archived episodes, plus see what players are saying about the show. “I want to congratulate you on your outstanding show. I’m extraordinarily impressed. I’ve been on a lot of shows over the years in various cities but this one is exceptional." Andy Russell, Former Pittsburgh Steelers LB