Jay Adya

Jay Adya is a business leader and venture capitalist currently serving as Managing Partner at Elysian Park Ventures in the San Francisco Bay Area.12 He has an extensive background in sports, media, and entertainment investment and management.

Professional Background

Key Career Highlights::

• Managing Partner at Elysian Park Ventures (2020 - Present)1
• Managing Director at Evolution Media Capital (2009 - 2017)12
• Co-founder of Takkle.com, a networking platform for high school athletes (which was later sold to Alloy Media)2
• CFO at Universal Tennis (2018 - 2020)1

Notable Achievements

Jay has an impressive professional track record, having:

• Negotiated and advised on over $30 billion in media deals2
• Worked with notable organizations like the International Olympic Committee, Pac-12 Conference, NHL, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Celtics2

Education and Awards

• Education:

  • MBA from Columbia Business School (2003 - 2005)
  • BA, cum laude, from Columbia University (1995 - 1998)12

• Awards:

  • Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2013)
  • Sports Business Journal Power Player (2016)
  • Gotham's Entertainment Elite (2014)1

Languages

Jay speaks Spanish and Marathi.1