Kurt Roth, a practicing attorney and the Managing Director of Dickler and Roth Real Estate of New York City, is a man of many hats. A 1977 graduate of The University of New Mexico, he shares a deep personal connection with the institution. He is the founder of the 505 Sports Venture Foundation, a certified NBA agent representing players, and a passionate advocate for basketball and philanthropy. His journey is a testament to the power of dedication and the impact one can make on one’s alma mater.

Kurt, a 1977 University of New Mexico graduate, is a passionate alum who has significantly impacted the university and its basketball program. His determination to ‘give back’ led him to build a successful NIL collective, a venture that holds immense potential to transform the athletic program at New Mexico. We delve into the operations and challenges of building a collective and the exciting possibilities it brings for the future of sports in our community.

In this episode, you can learn about:

• How his passion for basketball was created by the early 70’s NY Knicks
• The difference between a 501c-3 and 501c-4 foundation
• The positioning required to work with the local business community
• The education of donors and interested parties
• How raising money does not have to take away from traditional university donors
• How they use charitable and community service experiences to build a connection
• Using the collective to promote every athlete seeking assistance
• He reveals how so many athletes want to work with kids in the community
• His thoughts on the demise of the NCAA in college athletics
• Why collectives will likely be rolled up into the universities

Learn more about Kurt Roth and 505 Sports Venture Foundation:

• LinkedIn: Kurt Roth
• Website: https://505sports.org/
• Instagram: @505svf
• X (Twitter): @505SVF
• Facebook: @505SVF