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William Carter is a Lecturer I at the Grossman School of Business, University of Vermont. He specializes in sports entrepreneurship and Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) regulations, teaching courses on these topics. His professional background includes co-founding the agency Fuse, advising major brands like Pepsi and Nike on athlete sponsorships, and launching Student-Athlete Insights to educate stakeholders on NIL issues. He has been recognized with SportsBusiness Journal's Forty Under 40 Award.
- Current Affiliations: Grossman School of Business
- Key Ventures: Fuse (20+ years), Student-Athlete Insights
Research focuses on innovating sports industry practices, Gen Z consumer behavior, and NIL policy evolution post-Title IX. His courses address modern challenges in college athletics commercialization and athlete branding strategies.
- Awards: SportsBusiness Journal Forty Under 40 (explicit NIL policy pioneer)
Advocates for student-athlete empowerment through NIL education and has advised over 200 athletes including Michael Jordan. No grant details disclosed but maintains active industry consultancy roles.
Labs/Teams: Leads Student-Athlete Insights initiative emphasizing ethical NIL practices and athlete advocacy.
