Jill Royster
Director/Board Member at Virginia Athletics Foundation
Profile
Jill is a leading Marketing/Business Development executive who has spent over twenty years building businesses and brands in sports and media.
She has led multi-channel initiatives for global enterprises including Sports Illustrated, USA TODAY, NBCUniversal and Apple.
Her experience working in public companies - in client/agency/property roles - offers her unique 360 perspective on how to deliver new innovative products and platforms at scale.
She is an active angel investor in several women-led consumer companies, including Sakara, Sagely Naturals, Bandier, Hatch Collection and Alchemy 43.
Jill is recognized for going beyond capital, helping founders and their teams succeed across various stages of growth.
She currently serves as an Advisor to Arena, is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Athletics Foundation and sits on the Executive Committee of No Barriers, a non-profit that provides underserved populations with access to sports and experiences.
She is a frequent lecturer on using Sports as a Tool for Good.
Jill is a proud graduate of the University of Virginia.
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Jill Royster active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Powerhouse Capital Management LLC
 Powerhouse Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Powerhouse Capital Management LLC (Powerhouse Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Salim Mitha and Ian Doody. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Private Equity Investor | 30/09/2020 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Arena Innovation Corp.
 Arena Innovation Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Arena Innovation Corp. is an American company that specializes in strength training solutions. The company is based in the USA and was founded in 2020. The company's product, Arena, is a portable strength training device that weighs less than 40lbs and provides resistance up to 200lbs. The company offers a community-based experience through their app, where users can compete with friends, family, or the leaderboard with daily workouts and programs. The app is available on any iOS or Android device. Arena's workout content is curated through the Arena coaches, consisting of elite trainers, performance coaches, and physical therapists. The CEO is Krisna Bhargava. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/07/2021 |
Made With Love Wellness, Inc.
 Made With Love Wellness, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Made With Love Wellness, Inc. provides plant-based milk products. It offers organic cold pressed juices, raw handmade almond milk, and raw vegan meal options. The company was founded by Brooke Rewa and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2017 |
Former positions of Jill Royster
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
No Barriers USA
 No Barriers USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services No Barriers USA organizes life-changing experiences. It focusses on caregivers, youth, and veterans. The company was founded by Erik Weihenmayer, Julie Dubin, David Shurna and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2022 |
CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP
 CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP provides motorsports marketing services. Its services include event feasibility and planning, strategic and commercial consultancy, event creation, management and delivery, advertising and rights sales, broadcast services, athlete management and ambassador programmes, sponsorship activation and rights management and sport, commercial and cultural branding. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consultant / Advisor | 30/12/2016 |
| USA Today Network | Consultant / Advisor | 30/11/2012 |
Sentient Jet LLC
 Sentient Jet LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Sentient Jet LLC provides aircraft charters, jet cards and membership services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2008 |
ABG-SI LLC
 ABG-SI LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Authentic Brands Group LLC, ABG-SI LLC is an online sports management platform. The company is based in New York, NY. Ross B. Levinsohn has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2006 |
Training of Jill Royster
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Sentient Jet LLC
Sentient Jet LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Sentient Jet LLC provides aircraft charters, jet cards and membership services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA. | Electronic Technology |
CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP
CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP provides motorsports marketing services. Its services include event feasibility and planning, strategic and commercial consultancy, event creation, management and delivery, advertising and rights sales, broadcast services, athlete management and ambassador programmes, sponsorship activation and rights management and sport, commercial and cultural branding. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
No Barriers USA
No Barriers USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services No Barriers USA organizes life-changing experiences. It focusses on caregivers, youth, and veterans. The company was founded by Erik Weihenmayer, Julie Dubin, David Shurna and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. | Health Services |
Made With Love Wellness, Inc.
Made With Love Wellness, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Made With Love Wellness, Inc. provides plant-based milk products. It offers organic cold pressed juices, raw handmade almond milk, and raw vegan meal options. The company was founded by Brooke Rewa and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Powerhouse Capital Management LLC
Powerhouse Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Powerhouse Capital Management LLC (Powerhouse Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Salim Mitha and Ian Doody. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
ABG-SI LLC
ABG-SI LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Authentic Brands Group LLC, ABG-SI LLC is an online sports management platform. The company is based in New York, NY. Ross B. Levinsohn has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Technology Services |
Arena Innovation Corp.
Arena Innovation Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Arena Innovation Corp. is an American company that specializes in strength training solutions. The company is based in the USA and was founded in 2020. The company's product, Arena, is a portable strength training device that weighs less than 40lbs and provides resistance up to 200lbs. The company offers a community-based experience through their app, where users can compete with friends, family, or the leaderboard with daily workouts and programs. The app is available on any iOS or Android device. Arena's workout content is curated through the Arena coaches, consisting of elite trainers, performance coaches, and physical therapists. The CEO is Krisna Bhargava. | Consumer Durables |
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