EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 24 MIN
Rise Sports Origins with Ryan Richardson and Moon Javaid: The Learning Lever | Ep 1 Part 1
from The Learning Lever · host Moon Javaid, Ryan Richardson
About our Guest: Moon JavaidMoon Javaid is the Chief Growth & Innovation Officer of the Baltimore Ravens, recognized as a visionary leader in professional sports for over 12 years. He is a two-time Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree and a Silicon Valley 40 Under 40 recipient, reflecting his broad industry influence. As Chief Strategy Officer of the San Francisco 49ers, Moon engineered innovative initiatives like the SAP Executive Huddle and Member Inclusive Menu, driving record-setting revenues and transforming fan experience. He also co-founded Elevate Sports Ventures, where he expanded strategic business leadership globally. Moon's groundbreaking work in analytics, business intelligence, and growth operations has set new standards for innovation across the sports industry.Connect with Moon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moon-javaid-5143b111/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video Contents & Chapters:00:01 Intro: welcome to The Learning Lever00:31 Why this episode: origin story & what to expect01:37 Moon’s background: Cleveland, Northwestern, consulting, 49ers04:27 When learning became more than a job interest06:46 Late-night ideas: rising costs of education & focused programs08:24 What makes training stick: practical, applied learning11:54 The moment the Rise idea crystallized (writing it down & sharing)12:51 Pitching the idea internally: conversations with Al (49ers)15:01 How Ryan & Moon met: the Levi Stadium tailgate & early rapport18:00 Why the partnership worked: complementary skills and trust20:24 The sports learning problem: small teams, diverse roles, motivated people23:59 First steps for Rise: finding the right people, knowledge, and context-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About RISE:Rise Sports Collective is an innovative EdTech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the Business of Sports. We empower professionals with our cutting edge curriculum, built by operating experts, designed to impart the essential skills, knowledge, and context needed to excel in the dynamic world of the Business of Sports. Resources & Helpful Links:Check Out Our Curriculum: https://www.risesportscollective.com/professionals
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In Part 1 of this episode, our co-founders Ryan Richardson and Moon Javaid tell the origin story of RISE and explain the problem that started it all: the lack of usable learning and development inside sports organizations. Moon shares how he turned a simple idea into a purpose-driven approach. This conversation is practical and honest. Expect: - Why early-career learning in sports is often missing compared with other industries - How a small idea became a program through iteration and listening the design choices that let useful learning scale without becoming generic - What operator-first learning looks like when it’s tied to organizational outcomes If you lead learning, run operations, or work inside a team that needs practical skills (not checklists), this episode is for you. Subscribe to the channel to be notified when part 2 drops!
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