Inflection Points
Entrepreneur and co-founder of MICHAEL SMITH speaks about navigating life’s ups and downs on his personal and professional journey while founding Inflection Point Entertainment.
The Evolution of Sports Media: Adapting to the Digital Era
With decades of experience covering major sports moments, MICHAEL SMITH discusses the art of storytelling in sports journalism and the responsibility of delivering honest, compelling narratives.
Leadership On & Off the Field: Lessons from Athletes and Coaches
Drawing from his time covering sports legends, MICHAEL SMITH highlights key leadership lessons learned from top athletes and coaches, offering actionable takeaways for success in any industry.
Michael is one of the sports industry’s most versatile, creative, and accomplished storytellers. He’s currently the co-host of the new Peacock show, “Brother From Another.” In 15 years at ESPN, he served in a variety of roles and worked across all of the network’s platforms – including as a reporter, commentator, host, and anchor. Respected from locker rooms to owners’ boxes and beyond, Smith brings a long list of both sports and entertainment industry relationships throughout his stellar 20-year career in media. Prior to joining ESPN, Michael was a reporter for the Boston Globe, serving as the paper’s NFL and New England Patriots beat writer.
Michael began his journalism career while a student at Loyola University in his hometown of New Orleans, serving as a sports reporter and copy editor for the New Orleans Times-Picayune and sports columnist for the award-winning Loyola Maroon. Michael received his BS in mass communication from Loyola in 2001. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children. Michael is a member of the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.
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