The Story Behind Arena

Arena is a networking platform for professionals in sports, media, and entertainment.

Every week, members receive curated introductions that turn into 1:1 meetings, collaborations, and real opportunities.

Our golden rule: when you match, you meet.

We also host exclusive events and share insights to help professionals grow their networks and advance their careers.

Our Values

These principles reflect our commitment to empowering professionals and shaping a more inclusive, transparent, and innovative industry.

Equity

We are committed to creating career opportunities for all

Transparency

We prioritize honesty and transparent communication

Trust

We build trust by maintaining integrity and credibility

Innovation

We change the way people achieve career success

In this industry, success isn’t just about talent – it’s about access. The biggest deals, partnerships, and career moments happen through relationships most professionals never get the chance to build.

The reality? Your inbox is flooded with cold pitches. Your DMs are full of strangers asking for “quick calls.” Thoughtful messages go unanswered. Even when connections happen, they rarely last because there’s no system to make them stick. Meanwhile, opportunities keep circulating among the same connected few.

We built Arena to change that.

Our members include executives, founders, creators, award winners, and rising leaders across sports, media, and entertainment. They’ve traded networking fatigue for meaningful connection, using Arena to cut through the noise and build relationships that actually move their careers forward.

Our vision: to become the most trusted networking platform in the industry, where quality beats quantity, and the right introduction is worth more than a thousand cold emails.

Meet Our Founders

As three women who successfully built careers in sports without pre-existing access, we know what you are up against.

We built Arena to change that.

Parul Khosla

Chief Executive Officer

Built talent strategies at Disney, NFL, Madison Square Garden, and NHL. Believes the right intro at the right time can open unexpected doors.

Adriene Bueno

Chief Growth Officer

Grew communities at LinkedIn, NBA, EA, and Adidas. Passionate about creating spaces where professionals support each other's success.

Olivia Schwartz

Chief Technology Officer

Developed platforms at Athstat and General Assembly. Focused on building tools that make meaningful connections feel effortless.

Interested in being part of Arena?

Apply to join our waitlist and discover an easier way to grow your network in sports, media & entertainment.