David Kelly is the Chief Legal Officer of the Golden State Warriors and Chief Business Officer of Golden State Entertainment, which is an affiliate of the Golden State Warriors that produces docuseries, music, events and experiences to tell the stories of those who shape and move
culture around the globe.
David’s life and professional journeys have traveled a fascinating trajectory. Growing up in Chicago, David pursued sports, writing and hip-hop. The culmination of these interests led him in high school to form a hip-hop duo, All Natural. David tells us about this incredible musical experience, which took him around the globe and saw him
create eight studio albums.
Amidst his music career, David completed a degree in English at Morehouse College and his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois.
In this episode, David and Alicia discuss:
How David sourced the courage to pursue a globalmusic career;
Where he gained the entrepreneurial know-how tobuild the necessary business infrastructure for his music career;
His pathway to the Golden State Warriors, withgreat advice on the need to network at every turn;
Advice for individuals desiring to work in entertainment and sports law, with ideas for how to break into the fields;
The why and how behind the creation of GoldenState Entertainment, which notably, is the first such production company housed inside of an NBA team; and
Lessons from the Golden State Warriors for howto embrace creativity and create new lines of business for organizations.
Learn more about Golden State Entertainment here.
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