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EB Institute Alumni Archive

Welcome to the archive of EB Institute, a place where our alumni share what EB Institute means to them.

“This program gave me a great opportunity to combine my knowledge in management with my passion for basketball and sport in general. Learning through examples of some of the best sport clubs and organizations in the world by interchanging insights and experiences definitely brings a new perspective. The entire journey was a real pleasure!”

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Ana Krneta
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Qatar Airways
Cabin Crew Member

“Through the completion of this program, I have enhanced my engagement with the sport further. Combining theory with practice and collaborating with academics, sports professionals and students from all around the world, I have developed well-rounded, in-depth understanding, as well as hands-on experience in Sports Business.”

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Artem Pervyi
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Nomos
Director of Eastern Europe Sports Consulting

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Christie Miliordou
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Mental Performance Coach
Olympiacos BC

“The EB Institute program gave me the opportunity to meet people from different countries with different backgrounds who all share the same passion for sports.”

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Christina Petropoulou
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Freelance

“EB Institute’s Sports Business MBA is a life-changing experience. You’ll have the opportunity to not only grow as a professional in the sports industry but also grow as a human being by interacting with other cultures from your peers. If you plan to elevate yourself to another level, this is the place to be.”

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Edgar Vargas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Genius Sports
Sportstech Customer Success Manager

“Gaining academic knowledge combined with great feedback from the Euroleague Basketball Executives, was a lifetime experience. So proud that I became part of the EB Institute Alumni community.”

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Eleni Manoura
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Elikon Graphic Arts
Administrative Assistant

“Don’t expect studies to be easy! Work hard and follow your dream to become the best possible sports manager you can be! Amazing Professors and the EB Institute will help you achieve your goals in Sports Business! Thanks to everyone, who was with me on this journey!”

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Gediminas Navickas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Zalgiris Kaunas
Head of BC Zalgiris Youth Program

“When I decided to start the Sports Business MBA I knew it was the first step that I had to take to move towards the sports industry. Once finished, I’m glad of my decision! With what I’ve learned and networking I’ve gained, I’m sure it will be very useful for my future.”
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Ignacio Martinez
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
STADA
Brand Manager Care+

“I am thankful for opportunity at Sports Business MBA program! It helped me to know many great personalities with the common interests and to deeper my knowledge about the sports industry.”

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Lukas Jasiulevicius
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Hillside (Sports) MP Limited
Basketball Analytic and Trader

“Through my studies I was able to broaden my theoretical and practical horizons. By getting to know interesting personalities in sports as well as the other students, I was able to further expand my international network. My expectations of the Sports Business MBA program were more than fulfilled.”
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Lutz Heck
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
FC Bayern Munich Basketball
Head of Ticketing & Business Projects

“It was a demanding but an incredible experience that helped me widen my sports knowledge and learn interesting new things about the sports industry! The highlight of the journey were the days in Barcelona, where we met the Euroleague Basketball senior management team.”
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Maria Kourtali
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Onside
Sponsorship Manager

“For someone who has always dreamed of working in the sports industry, this program has made a wish possible. The Sports Business MBA helped me take my first step into this world and now I hope to stay here as long as possible.”

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Michele Diracca
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
The IRONMAN Group
Field Logistics Coordinator EMEA

“The Sports Business MBA was an excellent choice to expand knowledge in the sports management field. I had the opportunity not only to learn from the best but also to meet a lot of new people and cultures, share our experiences and make a new connections throughout the world.”
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Ricards Vambuts
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Betsafe
Sports blog editor

“The Sports Business MBA helped me to understand the sports industry from a different perspective. Students can expect to gain a solid, fundamental understanding of sports business management from their coursework. I’d be happy to recommend this program to anyone interested in entering or already involved in this industry.”

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Sedat Balci
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
TP Vision B.V.
Change Manager

“It was engaging opportunity to gain knowledge directly from sports and academic professionals. Whole experience proved to be challenging which let me grow in many areas as a professional, but also as a person. Additionally, chance to meet so many great people made time with EB that much more special.”
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Tautvydas Zukas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2021
Anteprima Brands International
Digital Marketing Executive

“The most important thing is networking and expanding my own knowledge of sports business. This was the reason why I chose the Sports Business MBA. Potentially can lead to many different types of cooperation in the future.”
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Apostolos Tsagkarakis
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
International Swimming League
Technical Director

“I was also hoping to meet a lot of new people from the industry and I’m really glad to have achieved this. The Sports Business MBA makes you meet a lot of great minds from sports and basketball as well and it helps you to deepen your knowledge on the field.”

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Begum Unal
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Dolby Laboratories
Account Manager

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Dominykas Taraskevicius
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Zalgiris Kaunas
Audio Visual Manager

“Learning within a multicultural environment combined with an exceptional line-up of lecturers made it a great learning experience and is something that empowered me even more.”

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Ioanna Beriou
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Onside
Director of Corporate Communications

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Miguel Ferreira
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Euroleague Basketball
Manager Basketball Operations

“I realized how important this is and how much you can learn from this program. The network is also a real important part of the Sports Business MBA. It helped me develop my relationship with Euroleague Basketball representatives, with my colleagues from the other basketball clubs.”

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Oleksiy Yefimov
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
AS Monaco Basket
General Manager

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Saska Ivanova
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Institute for Research in Biomedicine
Postdoc

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Spiros Gkontas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
SABO
Chief Commercial Officer

“It was a wonderful experience! The in-person sessions were great because we had the chance to meet and talk to the professors and my classmates. We got a lot of knowledge and useful information about the operation of one of the best-organized clubs in the EuroLeague and about Euroleague Basketball itself.”

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Tjasa Pavlic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Sportanzo
Project Manager

“I received a lot of good emotions, experiences, I received a lot of connections, by that I mean a lot of new friends. The Sports Business MBA definitely opens up a lot of possibilities out in the world and just it broadens up your perspective in general.”

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Urte Kazakeviciute
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2020
Kaunas Swimming School “Vilija”
Swimming Coach & Fitness Instructor

“During the Final Four in Belgrade we had the chance to meet a lot of new people, from the alumni dinner, to professionals from many industries, sponsors, players, coaches when attending press conferences. It was a really great experience.”

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Catalin Naziru
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
Clubul Sportiv Dinamo Bucuresti
Team Manager

“I must say that if someone is looking for what is happening at the cutting hedge of sports business, this is the program to attend. One of the things that impressed me the most was that the lecturers are receptive and are willing to exchange ideas and that added to the excitement overall.”

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Daniel Ngerem
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
Lagos Warriors
Chairman

“The huge inspiration that we got from the teachers and the support we got from the teachers, it’s the more important thing that a student can receive from the university because you put a lot of effort yourself, but some times you just need to be motivated.”

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Juste Ivaskeviciute
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
Bolt
Marketing Manager

“This program has the combination of education, flexibility and hands-on experience. We were a group of people from different countries that didn’t know each other and now we’re a very close group of friends. And that’s special!”

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Marta Llivina
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
Euroleague Basketball
Manager, Parallel and Virtual Events

“It was the first time that I visited EuroLeague team arena and met with the club representatives. It was very special for me to learn how a club’s business is managed.”

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Omer Seyman
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
Magna International
Spare Part Engineer

“The Sports Business MBA provides all the with the necessary tools to succeed in the sports world. Through the modules and topics, you get an insight of sport consumer needs, sport related trends and how the sports environment is changing.”

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Stavroula Katsoula-Kavalli
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2019
impruvo.
Marketing Technology Specialist

“An incredible experience. The most valuable part of the program is networking and friends we all made in our group. Diversity and unity at the same time was unbelievable. This is the best way imaginable to begin your sports career with while getting to the top.”

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Andrei Grigorev
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
FC Krasnodar
Creative Producer

“It was great in Istanbul! We were all in the same hotel and we shared many moments together. All around top basketball. It wasn’t my first Final Four, but it was a special one!”

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Anna Montanana
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Urbas Fuenlabrada
Assistant Coach

“It is a comprehensive program, which gave me not only theoretical knowledge but also practical applications through case studies, assignments, class sessions and most importantly involvement in Euroleague Final Four behind the scenes. I am proud to be part of the EBI Alumni community.”

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Bahadir Zeybek
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
USC Freiburg
Basketball Trainer

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Beatrix Waffenschmied
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Westdeutscher Basketballverband
Basketball Coach

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Brenda Montin
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Panotec
CRM Specialist

“I had the opportunity to increase my knowledge meeting very interesting people which now are friends. I joined EB Iinstitute with the belief that my fashion professional experience together with the sport management knowledge could be the perfect match for me.”

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Daniele Cerafogli
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
ASSOS of Switzerland
E-Commerce Merchandiser

“It allowed me to improve my personal and professional skills. I do think that the best resources gained from this master are the relationships created with the other Alumni, because those will last forever and help me to think “out of the box”.”

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Davide La Rocca
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
FC Internazionale Milano
Inter Club Officer

“It surpassed the initial expectations created. The relationships developed throughout the ten months period were a fundamental asset which enriched the programme. Euroleague Basketball is consistently innovating. I made a good investment in myself.”

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Edgar Goncalves
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
BlueOrchard
Marketing and Communications Manager

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Efe Parmaksiz
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Ford
Interactive Marketing Strategies

“It’s very rare that you have access to learn from decision makes in such a high-profile Institute like Euroleague Basketball. So, the ability to talk directly to front office personnel and ask questions and learn from their experiences was huge.”

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Kevin Tarca
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Kreation Talent Agency
Founder

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Luca Patuelli
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Freelance
Social Media Manager

“Good lessons, well explained with clear examples and situations where you can have a full vision of sport management and marketing in all its aspects. Important in the case you would need a specific point, and you can always find it in your lessons.”

Marco Pedrini
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
ATP Tour
Tennis Coach

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Massimo Tosatto
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Freelance
Business Management Consultant

“It has proven to be the step in the right direction for my future career development. Exchanging opinions and learning from the experience of other colleagues in the course has multiplied the value of the knowledge received. I gained a great network and made many new friendships.”

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Matej Puhan
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Castoola
Sales Director

“Personal development is a key aspect of the EB Institute program. In addition to the theoretical concepts that we have been exposed to on the range of modules, we have been able to enhance the soft and insight practical skills. Great experience, highly recommended!”

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Mateja Skornik
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Dunkshop
Owner

“The mix of university and EB Institute approaches was a great combination to get different type of knowledge, different views, giving us different tasks and different feedbacks. Working in groups on case studies and assignments online and in person tested our leadership and teamwork abilities.”

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Matevz Zupancic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Helios Suns Domzale
General Manager

“It’s a great chance to step into an international context and to meet people from different backgrounds, sports-related or not. Attending the Final Four event in Istanbul has been the climax of this whole beautiful experience.”

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Matteo Mazzoleni
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
BNP Paribas
Assistant Relationship Manager

“Participating in the EB Institute program gave me the possibility to meet different people with different background and provided me with interesting experiences. The opportunity to work together with my colleagues allowed me to learn the system behind sport industry.”

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Nicola Brunello
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Hellas Verona FC
U19 Team Manager

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Nikola Sobat
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Sunrise Communications
Project Manager

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Roberta Pappalardo
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Olympia Gym
CEO

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Viola Frongia
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2017
Basket Turin
General Manager

“It has been a real asset for my career and personal development. It gave me the opportunity to develop a new network with the European basketball family and especially within the Euroleague community. Exchanging ideas with people from all around Europe was quite breath-taking.”

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Ahmet Yigitbas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Red Bull
Event Manager

“A unique experience, which gave me the chance to get an insight into the international sport context and the opportunity to meet and learn from some high-profile sports business leaders. I forged a solid friendship, which I believe will persist in the future, maybe even from a business point of view.”

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Denis Treves
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Eteila Basket
Basketball Coach

“It was a life changer for me and gave me the opportunity to expand my network and place myself among the most well educated and professionally prepared executives in the industry. Allowed me to develop new skills in marketing and communication and improve my knowledge in strategic planning.”

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Giorgos Mavrikis
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Drakopoulos
Senior Associate Lawyer | Corporate & Finance

“I’ve got a chance to meet and learn from people that come from different sports organizations and different backgrounds, who share the same mind-set to make the sport as great as possible for everyone involved. Being a part of Euroleague Final Four in Berlin was one of the greatest experiences.”

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Ignas Janciukas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
UAB Alta Transportas
Transport and Human Resources Manager

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Lina Ahlf
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Borsenmedien AG
Press Officer

“The Final Four weekend was the highlight of the whole course as it allowed us to experience first-hand one of the most prestigious sports events in Europe and in the world and to be lectured by some of the most prominent figures of the field.”

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Manfredi Poratti
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Clark Football Languages
Language consultant; Editor Euroleague Blogs for gazzetta.it

“The whole study process was like a dream to me because I could combine my greatest passion: basketball and my work as a product manager. We listened to various lecturers from all over the world. I was very pleasantly surprised how opened they were to talk with us.”

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Marko Meden
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Elan
Product manager

Murat Sumer
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Dogus Otomotiv
Porsche Assistant Area Sales Manager

“The EB Institute master was a good opportunity for me to network and meet interesting, like-minded individuals from the sports, basketball and marketing worlds.”

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Nadav Mor
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
You First Sports
Player Agent

“It was a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes insight in European Basketball. Especially with the internship at Euroleague Basketball, I finally had the chance to specialize and gain experience in the world of sports after completion of my International Business Management studies.”

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Nuran Hosgit
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
TikTok
Client Solutions Manager I Global Business Solutions

“The program’s educational content as well as the presentations of high-class guest speakers provided valuable insight into the sports marketing environment that will definitely be useful for my daily business and my future career.”

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Robin Gollbach
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
freelance.de
Chief Operations Officer

“I was exposed to real life sports industry issues and scenarios with relevant case studies and assignments. The professors and staff were great and were able to assist me with any issues I had. For working professionals this is a great flexible program to continue your education and balance work life.”

Robin Cooper
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Athletes SRL
Assistant Marketing Manager

“It was a unique opportunity not only on the learning side, but also, or perhaps above all, for the opportunity to meet with professionals from around the world. I have learned how to market sports effectively runs and how to plan events, diving into the areas of sports marketing and administration.”

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Ugo Puca
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2016
Quattroruote Professional
Data Analyst

“It’s more than a just a program, it’s an immersive experience into the world of sports. You get to meet with top executives and sports industry leaders, converse with them and create contacts for the future. This program will turn a sports fan to a sports professional.”

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Alexandros Karlos
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Dell Technologies
Channel & Distribution Marketing advisor

“I was privileged to be a part of a diverse group of people from multiple countries from across the world that continuously exchanged insights and perspectives on relevant contemporary topics in the sports world, and with whom I formed bonds that will last for years to come.”

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Amit Ganor
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
EuroLeague Head Coaches Board
Business Development & Marketing Advisor

Andrea Costarelli
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Agent

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Artur Kolodziejski
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
TRIFT
Managing Partner

“I received a lot of knowledge about sports management and marketing, very useful lectures in every segment, but the most important thing is the transfer of knowledge that you receive from other alumni who are from different countries and the friendships that you make during the program.”

Biljana Vucevic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Freelance
Physiotherapist

“It was an amazing experience for me and a real opportunity to expand my global view and knowledge. It was great to exchange ideas and opinions with people from all over Europe, Asia and Africa. The mixture was perfect to get not only more knowledge but different points of view regarding the sport business.”

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Davor Djekic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Petrofer Chemie H.R. Fischer
Sales Project Manager – Paper Chemicals

“My experience at EBI Master has been great both on a professional and on a personal side. Having the chance to meet professionals from all over the world and from very different backgrounds, allowed me to get a wider view on the Sports Business and all the businesses related to it.”

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Elisa Temperelli
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Nike
Corporate Communication Associate

“An amazing experience for me and a real opportunity to expand my global view of sports business while simultaneously growing my international network. I loved the perfect mixture of academic pursuits with industry knowledge through case studies.”

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Emeka Enyadike
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Digital Sports Africa
Director

“I was able to experience the Final four from the inside as an Euroleague Basketball intern in the brand and communication department. Thanks to the great teachings I gained, I got the chance to learn how to do my job in the best way possible, and it opened me to new work opportunities.”

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Francesca Salerno
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Euroleague Basketball
Digital Lead

“The EB Institute master was an amazing experience for me and a real opportunity to expand my knowledge. This master gave me the opportunity to see from the inside what sport business is, especially during the Final Four in Madrid.”

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Ioannis Christodouloulis
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Vodafone
Internet Solutions Specialist

“A great experience to enhance my know how in sports management and marketing. A great learning experience, with a very international network. A great experience to enjoy basketball and sports and a very unique program.”

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Jordi Balsells
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Barça Licensing & Merchandising
Managing Director

“Positive aspects such as amazing students from several European and non-European countries that became friends very early, projects and case studies in group, classes in different locations and online, the participation in a major event such as the Final Four in Madrid. An unforgettable experience!”

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Linda Molena
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
CPM International Contact Centre
Customer Service Assistant

“A unique opportunity to expand my knowledge of sports business while simultaneously expanding my international network. It was wonderful to exchange ideas with likeminded people from all over the world. The mixture of academics and hands on industry know-how was truly special.”

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Lukas Laska
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Senior Marketing Manager
MH Sports Marketing

“It’s the best thing a sports manager should do. It’s not about what you learn only, it’s about the communication and the new friendship you will gain through the course. It was my best year by far and after I graduated, I became a much more mature human that believe in himself!”

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Maarouf Mawloud
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
FIBA
Eligibility, Data and Stats – Asia

“Working in groups was a moment of great enrichment, as well as to observe how Euroleague works from the inside and the organization of the Euroleague Final Four.”

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Marco Pagliariccio
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Vivere Civitanova
Journalist

“EBI Master was a great opportunity to learn a lot of things in depth from Euroleague Basketball. It was also extremely exciting to meet so many people from different backgrounds, all having the passion for basketball in common, and to work with them.”

Milena Nazarova
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Khimki Moscow Region
International Manager

“For me, as basketball coach, it was the perfect, complementary education that I was missing in terms of sports marketing, management, communication and strategic planning. It helped me a lot to live the world of Euroleague Basketball from inside and to understand better the business side of the sport.”

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Nenad Jakovljevic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Non Stop Fitness Serbia
Operations Manager

“It helped me improving my sport management skills. The ultimate chance to show the Euroleague Basketball professionals your vision through several case studies which can significantly increase your chance of getting a job in the professional sports world”

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Rogier Jungerius
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Euroleague Basketball
Head of Partnership Activations and Platforms

“I especially liked the live sessions where I could listen to leaders in basketball and sports industry share their knowledge and experiences. The most important thing was to meet many new people, lecturers, Euroleague staff and most importantly my fellow EBI students, that have expanded my Basketball family.”

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Rok Bizjak
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Euroleague Basketball
Manager, Competitions

“The EB Institute master was an invaluable experience, both personally and professionally. The course provided real-life case studies and business examples that were presented to us by worldwide renowned companies and brands themselves during the Final Four studying week.”

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Sylwia Kacprzak
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015
Microsoft
Media Lead, Global Media, UK

“I appreciated in particular the possibility of having an insight view during the Final Four in Madrid. I think that the most important thing that I will always bring with me are the connections and the friendship with all the other students of the master.”

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Tommaso Lia
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2015

“It has been a real asset for my career and personal development. The content of the courses was very interesting of high level and we had the opportunity to meet very high-quality lecturers. It has opened work opportunities and created a real friendship between all the alumni.”

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Adrian Sarmiento
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Rapid Peaks Group
Chief Growth Officer

“The Final Four experience is unbelievable. When you see how things are being prepared and organized how the excitement is escalating you can only feel thankful for having the opportunity to be a small member of all this amazing organization.”

Aggelos Kondylis
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
HEBA League
Marketing Department

“I personally consider this Master a great investment in terms of knowledge gained and personal experience acquired. I have been able to get to know how sport industry works and how professionals working in Management or Marketing areas can help it grow bigger.”

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Alberto Sanchez
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Pikolinos
USA and Canada Sales manager

“It was a wonderful experience to be a part of the EB Institute master. As a undergraduate student and the first Chinese student, our tutors and other alumni offered me great helps, through which I’ve learnt knowledge of marketing and strategic planning.”

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Beichen Xiao
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Real Madrid C.F.
Greater China Sales Department

“It is a real investment in terms of personal and professional improvement. Meet and work with people from different parts of the world sharing with them ideas, knowledge and unforgettable moments of fun. I really appreciated to be inside the Final Four.”

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Chiara Buriola
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Eleveit
Comercial / Marketing

“Life time experience, personal investment, new friends, professional asset. A well-structured educational program that introduced me to the world of sport business and allowed me to develop and further improve my skills in management, marketing and other aspects of business.”

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Christos Kalfigkopoulos
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Euroleague Basketball
Executive, Brand & Marketing

“It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, considering improving of knowledge, sport life experience and meeting new people and friends from different countries. Definitely, the best choice that I did as an investment for my future.”

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Davide Simonetti
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
College Basketball Tour
Area Manager

“It gave me the perfect, complementary education that I was missing. It allowed me to enhance my general skills and introduce me to the world of Sports Business. It is a very complete program which gives access to people who know all about federations, clubs, leagues and sports organizations.”

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Dimitri Marko
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Freelance

“One of the best academic programs in the sport business world. The EB Institute Master gave me the chance to make an internship at Zalgiris Kaunas, the game-changing experience for my sport manager and marketing career.”

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Federico Bobbio
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
IMG
Associate Director, Licensing

“Being a part of organizational team for Final Four in Milan was something that will always be on our minds. Friendships that we made during this program are something that will last for life and will always remind us of a great time that we have had together.”

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Filip Sunturlic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade
General Manager

“I had the opportunity to meet professionals from different parts of the world, and to share with them unforgettable moments of both education and fun. Being the F4 days spent in Milan being the best moment of the whole master program.”

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Francesco Pomona
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Site by Site
Account Manager

“I broadened my network and connections in the basketball community starting from my peers in the EB Institute program, the Euroleague staff and Turkish basketball clubs, while working as a EB delegate.”

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Ibrahim Erkan
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Euroleague Basketball
Director, Sports

“It’s a life experience that doesn’t end with the graduation, but it continues with the international network that graduates can have. I recommend this program to anyone who is interested in sports business management.”

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Ibrahim Hourani
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
GAME Lebanon
Country Director

“A network of EBI alumni all over the world, 26 new friends from Spain to China, weekly lessons and tests, monthly case studies and groupworks, highly professional lecturers from world class organisations, great intro to the course in Barcelona in Euroleague Basketball HQ, unforgettable Final Four in Milan!”

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Ivo Hunt
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Bioful
CEO

“It was one of the greatest decisions in my life. I absolutely recommend taking part in this EB Institute master. If you are smart enough and knock on the right doors, they will get always open!”

Jordi Munoz
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Immanuel Kant Gymnasium
Teacher

“We were introduced to people that have the same passion for sports and were willing to share unique ideas or even propose business opportunities. The EBI alumni network is probably the most important and useful thing that this study program provided us with.”

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Justinas Liaudinskas
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Lithuanian Basketball Federation
Head of Marketing

“It’s been an amazing experience; learning from international professionals. I’ve been lucky to make my internship with the famous team Maccabi Tel Aviv where I learnt a lot from all departments.”

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Laurelie Maenhout
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Sport Plus Conseil
Event Coordinator

“It is a great platform for everybody who wants to share his passion for sports, and especially basketball, with like-minded people. The sessions are very well organized and allow you deep insights into Euroleague Basketball.”

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Marc Hohenberg
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Rapid Peaks GmbH
Founder and Managing Director

“The e-learning format offers a great opportunity to combine your current job with the course assignments, case studies and weekly tests. It provides the opportunity to live the behind the scenes of events such as the Final Four.”

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Marcel Maneja
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Euroleague Basketball
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility

“We had the opportunity to meet some of the most influent sport people and they shared their knowledge and experience with us with stunning availability. The Final Four in Milan will be unforgettable also because Maccabi fans made the upset even more exciting.”

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Marco Mantovani
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
MIUR
Teacher

“The program has assured me the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to work in the sports business. I had also the pleasure to meet and collaborate with classmates from all over the Europe and even from China, developing good relations not only for work, but also of friendship.”

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Mattia Palesa
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Bruita_PriceTag
Co-Founder

“It enables students to make great contacts, to see how true professional organisations work from the inside and to meet with experts in their fields, on top of producing very operational academic work throughout the year. A truly great experience, if you want to reach the top level in sport management.”

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Maxime Gillot
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
Lemvi
Chief Investment Officer

“An important benefit for me was the large number of contacts in the sports industry, which now goes beyond the borders of my country, region and Europe. That was unforgettable experience that I would recommend to all sport lovers that want to make an impact in business that surrounds it.”

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Natalja Rau
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
NBA
Senior Manager, Merchandising Partnerships EME

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Sonja Savic
EB Institute Alumni, Class 2014
MediaCom
PR and Social Team Coordinator

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