On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Chairman of Athletes.org, Jim Cavale.
Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Cavale found early success on both the baseball diamond and basketball court at Christian Brothers Academy. Cavale’s athletic journey took him south to the University of Montevallo, where he played baseball on scholarship. While his dreams of turning pro did not materialize, a new passion emerged: blending sports and entrepreneurship.
During college, Cavale founded NextSpex—an audio-video streaming platform that evolved into a recruiting network connecting high school athletes with college coaches. Along the way, he grew into adulthood, marrying his wife Yazmin, an entrepreneur in the beauty industry, and together they built their family.
In August 2023, Cavale transitioned from his role as CEO of INFLCR, remaining a shareholder at Teamworks, to launch Athletes.org (AO). AO is pioneering the organization of college athletes into sport- and conference-specific chapters, providing on-demand support, a collective voice, and group licensing NIL opportunities—innovations reshaping the future of college athletics. As the industry evolves, Cavale is committed to ensuring that college athletes have a meaningful say in its direction.
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