HEADstrong Foundation Adds Chad Stender To Board

HEADstrong Foundation Adds Chad Stender To Board

Philadelphia, PA (December 17, 2024) – Cheryl Colleluori, President of the HEADstrong Foundation, announced today that Chad Stender has joined the Foundation’s board as an advisor. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Chad to the HEADstrong Board,” Colleluori said. “His passion for innovation and his dedication to making a positive impact align perfectly with our mission. We are confident that his contributions will help us expand our reach and deepen our impact.”

As Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital, Stender invests in startup technology-based sports, media and entertainment companies, bringing over a decade of experience as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and professional in the sports industry.

“I am honored to be a part of HEADstrong which is dedicated to supporting families affected by cancer and promoting awareness,” stated Stender. “Together, we have the opportunity to create a positive impact on the lives of those touched by this terrible disease.”

At SeventySix Capital, Stender focuses on deal sourcing and leads finance, operations, and investor relations. He is on the Board of Directors of FORTË, Lucra Sports, Quintar, Showroom, and ZATAP and was on the Board of Vigtory, which was acquired by fuboTV. 

In 2018, Stender was honored as a member of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and the 2018 Southern New Jersey Business People’s 40 Under 40. Prior to SeventySix Capital, he worked for the Philadelphia Flyers, Comcast-Spectacor, led a sports startup, and interned for the Walt Disney Corporation. 

He has also served on the boards of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Challah for Hunger, and Tribe 12 and was an advisor to New Leaders Council Fellows.

A graduate of James Madison University, Stender received his master’s degree from East Stroudsburg University.

Founded in 2007 by the late Nicholas Colleluori, the HEADstrong Foundation is relentless in improving the quality of life for those affected by cancer with residential, financial and emotional and residential support. Discover more about the HEADstrong Foundation, its mission and programs at HEADstrong.org or on social media at @HEADstrongFND.

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