espnW at “Women of Action: Driving the Future of Sports” panel

The “Women of Action: Driving the Future of Sports” panel.

NEW YORK – espnW Editor-in-Chief Alison Overholt moderated the powerful “Women of Action: Driving the Future of Sports” panel at the CynopsisSports Business Summit Tuesday. Overholt was joined on stage by espnW columnist/reporter Jane McManus, WNBA New York Liberty All-Star Swin Cash, Philadelphia 76ers EVP of Business Operations Lara Price and World Team Tennis COO/Commissioner Ilana Kloss.

A wide variety or relevant and compelling topics were discussed including why it is important for businesses to include women at the table, diversity and inclusion, confidence and skills gained by girls playing sports and the importance of social media and risk taking.

espnW Editor-in-Chief Alison Overholt told attendees that there is a “direct link between women and sports and their success in the business world.”

espnW columnist/reporter Jane McManus (left) said “companies who have women on the board perform better than those that don’t.”

WNBA star Swin Cash (right) said “sports experience gives you an edge on and off the playing field.”