Les Strauss

Les Strauss is a prominent business manager and assistant for Jerami Grant, a forward for the Detroit Pistons. He is also the CEO of LimitLES Sports & Entertainment LLC, a company he founded in 2008 that specializes in branding, event planning, management, and marketing within the sports and entertainment sectors.1

Background and Education

Les holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he graduated in June 2020. His academic focus included Marketing, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Management. He was recognized for his exceptional performance by being named to the Fully Employed MBA Honor Society, which honors the top 15% of students in the program.1

Professional Experience

With over 15 years of experience in live events and consulting, Les has worked extensively in sports and music. His career highlights include:

• Business Manager/Assistant to Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons)
• Co-Director of the Pangos All-American Camp
• Consultant roles with various organizations including USA Basketball Youth Development and BallerTV.1

Les's company, LimitLES Sports & Entertainment, emphasizes personalized service with a "LES is More" philosophy, focusing on fewer clients to provide more attention and development opportunities.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional commitments, Les enjoys reading, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities like snorkeling and golf.1