Michael Stone

Michael Stone has a diverse work experience that includes professional sports and entrepreneurial ventures. Michael began their career in the National Football League as a player for the Arizona Cardinals from 2001 to 2005 and the New England Patriots in 2005. Michael then played briefly for the Houston Texans in 2006 and the New York Giants in 2008. In 2012, Stone founded the Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative, which they managed until 2016. Michael also founded Allied Athlete Group in 2006, where they worked until 2010. In 2018, Stone became the Director of Operations and a partner at the National Academy of Athletics. Overall, they have an extensive background in athletics and has successfully transitioned into roles in the sports industry.

Michael Stone attended The University of Memphis from 1997 to 2001, where they obtained a BAS degree in Architecture. In 2006, they attended The Wharton School for the NFL Executive Education Program. The following year, in 2007, they attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management for the same program. In 2008, they also participated in the NFL Executive Education Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.