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 new 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.
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, award winners, creatives, 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 business and 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.
– Arena Co-Founders | Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz
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.
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.
Chief Growth Officer
Grew communities at LinkedIn, NBA, EA, and Adidas. Passionate about creating spaces where professionals support each other's success.
We’re a small, fast-moving startup on a mission to transform c the future of networking in sports, media, and entertainment. If you’re excited about what we’re building and want to have real impact, check out our current job openings.
