Rob Thompson
Rob Thompson is a seasoned sports, media, and family entertainment innovator with over 30 years of experience. He is currently the Founder of CTSports Innovations, a center aimed at nurturing the next generation of sports and media innovators, where he has been involved in various projects since October 2024. Additionally, he is the Founder of GamePlanU360, a platform dedicated to supporting student-athletes in their career development and entrepreneurship since October 2019.
Previously, Rob served as the Executive Director of Economic and Athletic Development at the University of New Haven from August 2016 to October 2024, where he created the CHARGER360 platform to connect community and corporate partners, raising $20 million for a state-of-the-art training facility. His earlier roles include Managing Partner at North American Sports Group, where he built a digital media agency and managed grassroots sports properties, and Director at Disney Media Group, where he led national sales and marketing efforts.
Rob’s extensive background also includes significant positions with the NFL, Arena Football League, and various startups in the sports recruiting space. His career reflects a strong commitment to innovation and community development within the sports industry.
Title: Founder
Organization: CTSports Innovations
