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Athlete Network wants to revolutionize how you hire employees
Although described as “LinkedIn for athletes,” Midwest startup Athlete Network actually serves two purposes: allowing athletes to expand both their athletic and professional connections. “Our network is for athletes pushing themselves to get better. Whether looking for somebody to train with, or [to] find a company that’s going to embrace your competitive spirit, that’s what…
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Career Athletes’”affinity ecosystem” creates network of college athletes
Chris Smith, co-founder and CEO at Olathe, Kan.-based Career Athletes, believes in “affinity ecosystems”—networks that give users a head start through an existing common bond or relationship. Smith, a former Missouri State University football player, began believing in this type of network during a leadership conference put on by his former employer, Eli Lilly. While…