For Miami Dolphins cornerback Ethan Bonner, every day in the NFL feels like an opportunity to prove he belongs. But Bonner’s story isn’t just about chasing playing time or battling for roster spots. Thanks to his involvement with PAC (Pro Athlete Community), he’s also preparing for the next chapter of his life — one that extends well beyond the gridiron.
“It’s truly an honor to support the greatest athletes in the world, and empower them to apply their grit, rigor, and intelligence in a new context” – Chip Paucek, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Transitioning from having a successful professional sports career is difficult. That is why former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas is one of the faces helping athletes transition from professional sports to private life.
For the first time, membership to the community is now open to all vetted current and former professional athletes; New members will join a trusted community of over 1,000 pro athletes pursuing new goals after their playing careers
The first Pro Athlete Business Summit welcomed 30+ professional basketball players to Las Vegas for three days of education, and empowerment.
Whether you’re still competing or have retired, every pro athlete deserves the tools, relationships, and runway to build what’s next.
Funding accelerates PAC’s mission and unlocks opportunities to empower its 650+ pro athletes worldwide with tailored education, mentorship, and post-career opportunities.
We wanted to take a moment to write to you directly because none of this would be possible without you. We’re proud to share that PAC has officially closed a $7.6 million Series A funding round, led by GSV Ventures with support from Maveron and a group of strategic partners who believe deeply in our mission.
Sports are serious business. On Under the Number, Brent Peus goes deep with the innovators driving the business of sport—from elite athletes and investors to visionary founders and executives.
“[Professional athletes] are elite people who have had very difficult circumstances. The skillset they have is so strong—and it’s not their athletic ability, that’s table stakes. It’s grit, rigor, intelligence, drive, resilience. Everything that we hire for, they immediately have.” – Chip Paucek
Last week, PAC took over Scottsdale for our biggest and most impactful Pro Athlete Business Combine yet — an exclusive event built for current professional athletes ready to take their careers and futures to the next level.
