ABOUT US
Our company was formed when Patricia Roller, investor and innovator of top worldwide products and brands, teamed up with Jamie Pardi, entrepreneur and sports media expert, to form GAGA Sports & Entertainment. Together Patricia and Jamie sought out to bring web tools to the $100B+ sports and entertainment industry with attitude, creativity and a deep understanding of the market.
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Identified as a sports media visionary and frequently invited guest speaker at industry conferences, Jamie brings 7+ years of relevant experience to GAGA Sports and
Jamie holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance from the University of San Francisco, a BS from Chico State and has held positions as an analyst for Banc of America Securities (formally, Montgomery Securities) and Montgomery Asset Management.
Favorite Sports
Favorite Player (past or present): Jerome Bettis - "The Bus"
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Patricia has been a member of The Angels’ Forum since 2006 with interests in hi-tech, sports, entertainment, medical, mobile services and automotive. She was one of the owners and Co-CEOs of frogdesign inc., a strategic, creative consulting firm operating in the US, Asia and Europe. She blends creative leadership with hands-on style and has architected one of the most significant business agreements in the industry with manufacturing giant Flextronics in 2004, and a subsequent deal with private equity fund of Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. in September 2006. While at frog, Patricia also had a key role in managing major accounts such as HP and Motorola. She is still a strategic advisor to the company in the capacity of frog fellow.
Favorite Sports Team: Everything English Premier
Favorite Player (past or present): Mia Hamm for her inspiration to sports minded girls
Favorite Entertainer: U2 and all its offspring's, Mozart was a pretty cool guy too
Eric has been an executive in the sports media and entertainment industry for 20 years holding senior positions with some of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, including: Clear Channel, Disney, Fox, MGM, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tribune Broadcasting. Eric has successfully developed strategic marketing initiatives between the media companies he has represented and Fortune 500 company clients. Eric’s expertise is in marketing products to the American consumer through unique, engaging platforms, and he will head up the company’s marketing and content efforts to provide members with the fullest array of information and services possible.
Eric graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, and what makes him GAGA the most is his great wife and three terrific children.
Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Player (past or present): George "the Iceman" Gervin (retired)
Favorite Entertainer: George Carlin
A 25 year advertising sales, management and start-up veteran, Dave has been instrumental in establishing the foundation and growth of numerous media and technology ventures in the SF Bay Area, such as leading Sports and National Sales for Susquehanna's KNBR/KFOG, and starting the sales effort at Ask Jeeves' while contributing to their successful IPO in 1999. Most recently, Dave has been working with early stage Internet companies to build a portfolio of reputable clients and partners.
Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Pirates, no kidding!
Favorite Player (past or present): Roberto, period.
Favorite Entertainer: Steve Martin and/or Ken Burns, depends on the day!
Joseph has 7 years of experience working in social media and the digital space and started his first business venture as freshman in college. Prior to joining GAGA Sports &
Joseph graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a focus in Economics and Marketing where he is a mentor to business students, as well as an advisor to the American Marketing Association.
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