One last note for partnerships leaders before tonight's deadline.
If you've been following Arena but haven't applied yet, this is the final window for the Partnerships Cohort. Applications close tonight at 11:59pm ET.
Here's what it comes down to:
Your career in this industry runs on relationships. Not just for closing deals - but for mentorship, collaboration, career moves, and opportunities you can't predict yet.
The challenge is that building those relationships the traditional way takes forever. The back-and-forth to get a coffee on the books. The LinkedIn DMs that go nowhere. The post-conference follow-ups that fizzle out.
Arena removes the friction.
Every week, you get curated intros to leaders who align with what you're working toward. When there's mutual interest, you meet. That's it.
This cohort is specifically for in-house partnerships, BD, sponsorships, or sales leaders:
Manager to senior executive level
At established brands, leagues, teams, platforms, studios, or venues
Working in sports, media, or entertainment
🚨 After tonight, we're shifting to a different cohort with different criteria. 🚨 It could be months before partnerships leaders have another window to apply.
Applying is free and takes ~2 mins to complete.
Deadline is tonight, January 16 at 11:59pm ET.
Appreciate you being part of the Arena community. Looking forward to what's next!
Best,
Arena’s Founders | Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz
P.S. Work in a different business function (ie. marketing, content, etc.)? Get notified about future cohorts aligned with your skills/goals here.