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Jay Abraham

Executive revenue and media leader specializing in sports, media & technology

SportsMedia TechnologyWharton SchoolDurham, NC24 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Startup and corporate venture builder with board/advisor/consulting experience across media-tech and automotive ventures, including helping launch NASCAR’s production and content creation arm as a standalone subsidiary. Has worked with 360° camera/content companies and AI-driven robotic camera/workflow products, and also built an entrepreneurship major track for a business school; seeks CEO role within a venture studio while taking a disciplined approach to personal financial risk.

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Key Strengths

  • Board-level and advisory experience across multiple startups
  • Built NASCAR’s production and content creation arm as a standalone subsidiary
  • Creates vision and strategic plans, then drives operational delivery
  • Strong at gaining consensus and securing stakeholder buy-in
  • Builds loyal, aligned teams and culture
  • High persistence and resilience in tackling setbacks ("professionally persistent")
  • Pragmatic approach to entrepreneurship balancing commitment with financial risk management

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Experience

PrincipalAbraham Marketing & Media · Jan 2012 – Presentfreelance
Chief Revenue OfficerSportsMedia Technology · Jan 2019 – Jan 2024
Dean, School of BusinessCatawba College · Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
Chief Operating Officer / PresidentNASCAR Media Group / NASCAR Images · Jan 2001 – Jan 2012

Education

Wharton Schoolmaster, Business Administration
Brown Universitybachelor

Awards

  • Sports Emmy Awards (4 wins; 14 nominations)

Skills

Go-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningRevenue GrowthRevenue StrategyStrategic PartnershipsDeal StructuringMarket ExpansionInternational ExpansionNew Product DevelopmentProduct LaunchesNew Business Line DevelopmentStrategic TransformationOrganizational Change LeadershipMarket Positioning

Languages

English

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EducationEducation in Raleigh-DurhamGo-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementStrategic Planning

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