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FAST FORWARD STL LIVE

The Business of Sports in St. Louis

SEPTEMBER 16, 7:30-9:30 A.M. | ST. LOUIS CITY SC OFFICES
326 S. 21ST STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO 63103

Fast Forward STL Live, presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc., is a dynamic, in-person extension of St. Louis Magazine’s business podcast. This event will bring together St. Louis sports leadership to discuss the broader economic impact of sports in the city.

Join host Keith Alper as he interviews an all-star panel, featuring Carolyn Kindle, St. Louis CITY SC; Chris Zimmerman, St. Louis Blues; Anuk Karunaratne, St. Louis Cardinals; Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis; and Marc Schreiber, St. Louis Sports Commission.

What to Expect:

7:30 a.m. Networking & Breakfast Bites
8:15 a.m. Panel Discussion

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Presented By

Greater St. Louis Inc Logo

Sponsored By

St. Louis CITY SC logo

In Partnership With

Nitrous Effect Agency Collective


About the Panel

Anuk Karunaratne

Anuk Karunaratne

President of Business Operations of St. Louis Cardinals
Brad Dean

Brad Dean

President & CEO of Explore St. Louis

Carolyn Kindle

CEO and Member of St. Louis CITY SC Ownership Group

Marc Schreiber

President of St. Louis Sports Commission
Chris Zimmerman, St. Louis Blues

Chris Zimmerman

CEO of the St. Louis Blues

Moderated By

Keith Alper

Keith Alper, host of Fast Forward STL and CEO of The Nitrous Effect

As the CEO of St. Louis–based Nitrous Effect, Keith has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, branding, and event production. He works across large-scale live events, broadcast projects, and creative strategy. He’s an active contributor to the region’s entrepreneurial community, serving in advisory and board roles. Keith is the author of From Like to Love, a reflection on how organizations build stronger, more meaningful connections. He’s excited for you to join him on his podcasting journey with Fast Forward STL.


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