About this Event
An event for Athletes, Executives, Founders, Investors, Business Professionals, and Trendsetters.
Hosted by eSiPitch Athletes + Tech + Business,
During the Watkins Award Weekend, March 13 - 14, 2026.
eSiPitch Athletes + Business Networking serves as a platform to connect serious-minded current and former athletes with celebrities, executives/business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and more!
Our mission is to help attendees create opportunities for partnerships, collaboration, and empowerment.
Featured Speakers: List to be updated
Trae Smith is an NFL Agent and NIL Expert, founder of Powerhaus Sports Agency based in Los Angeles, California. A graduate of Pepperdine University and a former UCLA Football student-athlete. He has a passion for helping athletes and parents navigate the complicated new sports landscape
Larry Steinberg is an experienced financial adviser, thought leader, and speaker. Larry has been quoted in numerous publications, is a published author, and a regular speaker at conferences and events. Larry started with Wells Fargo while attending Occidental College, went to Transamerica after graduation, and was a registered representative of SunAmerica Securities before starting his firm at age 25.
Reginald "Reggie" Grant, MSEd, is a Business Strategist, Co-founder of eSportsInstruction and , eSiPitch, and former NFL player. He consults with CEOs and start-up companies to help them develop revenues, cultures of success, and position them to raise capital. Using our eSports Instruction, eSiPitch, and non-traditional Business Accelerator platforms.
Ashley Williams, the CEO, is the principal consultant at Within Reach Supply Chain. With over twenty years of direct purchasing, supply chain, and operations experience, Ashley’s ability to effectively analyze and resolve complex issues for OEM and Tier-1 suppliers has become second nature. She specializes in supply chain risk reduction and optimization of the Critical 4: Material Planning, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, and Shipping and Receiving.
Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, CEO IMG, Imperial Management Group a grants and government contracting firm. She is a Transformational Business Coach, Philanthropist, and 2- times Award-Winning Author. Dr. Walker-Davis is also the Founder and Visionary behind the nonprofit organization, Women of Power and Transformation, Inc. She was the highest-paid Black female at the US. General Accountability Office (GAO) in Philadelphia when recruited out of graduate school. Dr. Walker-Davis is still making Firsts as she recently won a grant for over $20M for the ECCR Group to be a Micro Lender with the federal government, USDA.
Langston Tolbert, Esq.
Langston A. Tolbert is an attorney who counsels emerging companies and other closely-held businesses on matters regarding entity formation, capital raising, and general corporate affairs. In addition, Mr. Tolbert structures special-purpose vehicles for real estate syndications and develops comprehensive asset protection plans for entrepreneurs. Before starting his own practice, Mr. Tolbert worked at Latham & Watkins LLP, a top-tier global firm, representing Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms in complex mergers and acquisitions, as well as tech startups in matters of formation and venture capital financing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/langston-tolbert-401185166/
Oshun Rich, CEO, Methodesigns with offices in Las Vegans and Las Angeles, CA. Over twenty-five years of experience in Technology, animation, design, production, and project management. Methodesigns specializes in providing comprehensive coverage of high-profile events, and we believe that our team's expertise and dedication to delivering top-notch content is unparalleled.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Reginald Grant, MSEd,, [email protected], 323 503 5675
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 5565.00
