Jimmy Lynn, SOC/BA '85, Kogod/MBA '89

Jimmy Lynn, a veteran of 30 years in the sports and entertainment sectors, is a pioneer of the digital sports space and regarded as a leading relationship broker in the global sports industry. He is co-founder and vice president of Kiswe Mobile, the world’s most advanced cloud-based social-gamified mobile video platform. 

Previously Jimmy was managing partner of JLynn Associates, a global strategic advisory firm focused on sports-related digital media, marketing, and retail for a diverse set of clients, including teams, athletes, leagues and associations, media outlets, and other businesses.

Prior to founding JLynn Associates, Jimmy was Vice President of Strategic Development and Partnerships at AOL, where he oversaw strategic development and account management of AOL Sports’ partnerships with the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, WNBA, NHL, PGA Tour, ABC Sports, CBS Sports, HBO Sports, Sports Illustrated, Turner Sports, NFLPA, and WWF, among others.  
 
Jimmy also served as Vice President of Diversity Partnerships and Strategic Relationships for AOL’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, where he managed employee affinity networks and partnerships with community organizations. 

He is board chair for the National Fitness Foundation and a past board member of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.