Kristen Rodgers

Kristen Rodgers is a seasoned professional in the sports and media industry, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Partnerships - Sportstech at Plug and Play Tech Center since September 2024. In this role, Kristen focuses on building the Sportstech segment within the ecosystem, leading corporate partnerships with prominent sportstech companies, and developing strategic plans to connect startups with corporate partners. Prior experience includes impactful roles at Tagboard, where Kristen led Account Management and Client Success teams for over 500 clients in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors. Kristen's background also features sports anchoring and reporting positions at Fox 29 TV and KEZI-TV, along with leadership roles at Annenberg TV News during education at the University of Southern California, where Kristen earned a B.A. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism.