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Mike Neligan

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Founder at Outlier Sports
📍 New York, New York, United States

Mike Neligan is a 20-year veteran in sports marketing and the founder of Outlier Sports, where he serves as a fractional C-Suite executive to various agencies and brands. His extensive career includes roles as CMO of VaynerSports and VP at Excel Sports Management, representing icons like Derek Jeter. People who have worked with him describe him as a "wildly capable" executive.

Outside of his professional life, Mike is a husband and father of two who is focused on health, wellness, and living a functional lifestyle. He is a proud alumnus of Penn State University and actively gives back by participating in career and networking events for students at his alma mater.

He has brokered more than $250 million in deals on behalf of thousands of athletes and brands throughout his career.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Athlete Brand Building
He is "obsessed" with the creative and strategic execution required for agencies to properly build an athlete's authentic brand in an evolving sports representation landscape.
Sports Partnerships
His expertise lies in marrying creative marketing ideas with tangible revenue opportunities for clients, agents, and brands, a key focus of his work.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Founder
Outlier Sports
12-2024
Expert, Sports Marketing + Partnerships
Intro
12-2023
Executive Advisor
The Familie
8-2024
Board Member
Toro Science
1-2025
Member
Sunday Dinner Community
In the press

Media appearances

Mike Neligan - Founder, Outlier Sports. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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The Familie Hires Sports & Music Marketing Powerhouse Mike Neligan as Chief Business Officer. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
2001 - 2005
BA
Penn State University
1997 - 2001
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Ramapo High School
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