NFLPA Pitch Day 2025: Where Sports, Business, and Investment Converge


New Orleans, LA – February 5, 2025 – The NFLPA Pitch Day is a premier event during Super Bowl week, uniting NFL athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and influential guests at the intersection of sports, business, and investment. This year’s event emphasized the vital role of financial literacy, strategic investments, and entrepreneurial acumen in helping athletes build sustainable careers beyond the game. With an exclusive platform that facilitates networking, expert insights, and partnership opportunities, Pitch Day continues to drive meaningful connections and investments across sports and business industries.


Paul Viera, Founder and CEO of EARNEST Partners, was invited to Pitch Day as a testament to his outstanding business achievements, visionary leadership, and commitment to advancing investment and growth in the sports industry. He underscored the event’s role in connecting athletes with entrepreneurs and investors to foster businessdevelopment. Emphasizing the importance of leveraging influence,
forming strategic partnerships, and building financial stability beyond the game, his insights reinforced Pitch Day’s mission to empower athletes as business leaders.


Panel discussions, networking sessions, and expert-led conversations provided players with essential tools and connections for long-term success. Notable participants included NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell, former NFL stars Tony Boselli and Dhani Jones, and business leaders from top investment firms. Their collective insights reinforced the event’s mission: equipping players to leverage their platforms and shape their financial futures.


About the NFLPA
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is the labor union for NFL players, advocating for their rights, financial empowerment, and long-term career development. Through initiatives like Pitch Day, the NFLPA connects athletes with business leaders, providing valuable opportunities for education, investment, and entrepreneurship.

路易斯安那州新奥尔良 – 2025 年 2 月 5 日 – NFLPA Pitch Day 是超级碗周期间的一个重要活动,汇聚了 NFL 运动员、企业家、投资者、高管以及具有影响力的嘉宾,探索体育、商业和投资的交汇点。今年的活动强调了金融知识、战略投资和创业智慧在帮助运动员打造游戏之外的可持续职业生涯中的重要作用。Pitch Day 提供了一个独特的平台,促进了网络交流、专家见解和合作机会,继续推动体育和商业行业之间有意义的连接和投资。

EARNEST Partners 的创始人兼首席执行官 Paul Viera 受邀参加 Pitch Day,他在商业领域具有卓越成就、富有远见的领导力,致力于推动体育行业的投资与增长。他强调了该活动在连接运动员、企业家和投资者方面的重要作用,旨在促进商业发展。Viera 先生强调了利用个人影响力、建立战略伙伴关系以及在赛场之外构建财务稳定的重要性,他的见解进一步加强了 Pitch Day 赋能运动员成为商业领袖的使命。


小组讨论、网络交流和专家主导的对话为运动员提供了实现长期成功的必要工具和连接。值得注意的参与者包括 NFLPA 执行董事 Lloyd Howell、前 NFL 明星 Tony Boselli 和 Dhani Jones,以及来自顶级投资公司的商业领袖。他们的共同见解进一步强化了活动的使命:为运动员提供利用平台并塑造财务未来的能力。


关于 NFLPA
NFL 球员协会(NFLPA)是 NFL 球员的工会,致力于维护他们的权益、财务赋能和长期职业发展。通过像 Pitch Day 这样的倡议,NFLPA 将运动员与商业领袖联系起来,提供宝贵的教育、投资和创业机会。