The Michigan Sport Business Conference is the nation’s premier undergraduate-run sport business conference. It was developed in 2011 by a group of undergraduate students affiliated with both the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan.

LeagueApps was proud to be a sponsor of for this year’s event. During Friday’s presentations, speaker and LeagueApps investor Dhani Jones gave the floor to CEO Brian Litvack and President Jeremy Goldberg who made a pretty big announcement on the company’s future.

The announcement was pretty popular with the crowd and on social media too.

A cool 1st I’ve seen: Company (@leagueapps) at a conference, this one being @UMSBC, offering an intern a FT gig from the stage #MSBC17

— Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) October 6, 2017

Not surprised… @twittyhoops and @jeremygoldberg two great, creative leaders! @leagueapps a great company https://t.co/zPiud6HYiz

— Jason Sacks (@jrsacks22) October 6, 2017

You know you are working with the right founders when they do good things like this.https://t.co/c8cgBowzEG
Thx @leagueapps

— Dylan Boyd (@dtboyd) October 6, 2017

Most memorable moment from incredible @UMSBC: when @leagueapps surprised their former intern with full-time offer in front of entire crowd

— Noah Klayman (@KlayKlay66) October 9, 2017

Alex Needelman was an intern for the team over the summer of 2017. His grit and passion was clearly evident throughout the summer, and his work ethic impressed everyone on the team.

“I was impressed with Alex,” said Brian. “He’s someone who clearly demonstrates the SportsDog values and someone who will be a difference maker for us and for the future of sports.”

Congrats Alex! You’ve earned it.

Think you have the SportsDog values? Come work at LeagueApps! We’re hiring for multiple positions since we’re growing so fast and we want you join our team. Click here to apply.