The Assist – Next Gen Front Office empowers emerging sports professionals to take the next step in their careers. Leveraging her NBA experience and front-office leadership that provides strategic guidance, personalized coaching, and operational insight to develop the mindset, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the fast-changing sports industry.

Her approach reflects the best teams in the league, built on connection, integrity, and teamwork, because every great career starts with the right assist.

Kathryn Karakus brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in basketball operations. Through The Assist, she translates her industry expertise into actionable strategies that help rising professionals stand out, build relationships, and navigate their front office careers with purpose and confidence.

Her philosophy is simple: coaching and preparation create momentum. Every career journey was built with a strong assist.