Boardroom
Nick DePaula is an experienced professional in the footwear and sports marketing industries, currently serving as a writer and features contributor for ESPN since July 2017, focusing on NBA-related content. As the host and writer for Boardroom's "The Sneaker Game" since February 2020, Nick explores significant sneaker deals involving top athletes. Additionally, Nick operates as a Brand & Athlete Marketing Specialist, offering consulting services to leading brands and athletes while constructing product narratives and marketing strategies. Previous roles include Creative Director at Nice Kicks and Feature Writer positions at major outlets like Yahoo Sports and SLAM. Nick's early career featured key positions at Sole Collector Magazine, including Creative Director and Senior Writer, alongside product testing roles for major companies like And1 and Nike. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon.