SBJ On Stage

Laura Ricketts: A Conversation with a Team Owner Philanthropist and Activist


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In this episode of On Stage, Laura Ricketts—co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Sky—sits down with Abe Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal. Recorded on October 30, 2024, at SBJ’s Dealmakers Conference in Washington, D.C., the conversation highlights Ricketts’ unique position as one of the few women to hold a majority stake in a U.S. professional sports team.  Ricketts reflects on her journey across MLB, WNBA, and NWSL ownership, and how her philanthropic and activist commitments shape the way she approaches sports as a business and cultural platform.

Key themes include: 

  • Trailblazing Ownership: What it means to be a female majority owner in a male-dominated space.
  • Investing in Women’s Sports: Lessons from her time with the Red Stars and her ongoing role with the Chicago Sky.
  • Philanthropy & Activism: How values-driven leadership influences business decisions and community engagement.
  • Building Sustainable Franchises: Insights into long-term vision, governance, and fan connection across teams.

It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation from a leader redefining what it means to win on and off the field. 


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