Chrysa Chin
InvestorSenior Advisor, Strategic Relationships at Fifth Down Capital
New York, New York, United States
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About
Joined Fifth Down as a Senior Advisor in Q3 2026 and serves as Managing Director at NKSFB. She spent more than 30 years in strategic engagement and business development, including 17.5 years at the NBA and a role as EVP, Strategic Relations at the NBPA.
Experience
- Fifth Down CapitalSenior Advisor, Strategic Relationshipscurrent2026 — present
- National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)EVP, Strategic Relations, NBPAcurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)EVP, Strategic Engagement & Developmentcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)Chief Player Engagement Officer2022 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- NBAVice President, Player Development1997 — 2014
- NikeRelationship Management Consultant1994 — 1997New York City Metropolitan Area
- National Basketball Players AssociationSpecial Assistant to the Executive Director; Manager1991 — 1994New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Executive LeadershipExecutive ManagementPlayer DevelopmentCrisis ManagementSports46Sports Management34Sports Marketing71Professional Development ProgramsStrategic Partnerships6Event Planning91Sponsorship50Life Coaching1
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Event ManagementProgram ManagementSponsorship SalesMedia RelationsPublic RelationsEntertainmentFundraisingSocial MediaDecision-MakingTeam ManagementCreative Problem SolvingLeadershipFrom Chrysa's professional profile.
Colleagues at Fifth Down Capital
Alan Swierczynski
Senior Associate at Fifth Down Capital
Alex Dermer
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Andrew Spellman
Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Brian Rowen
President and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Bryan Stuart
Vice President at Fifth Down Capital
Cam Fordham
Senior Advisor, Venture Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Candace Parker
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Christian Schulz
Chief Economist, Global Investment Platform at Allianz Global Investors
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chrysa Chin?
- Joined Fifth Down as a Senior Advisor in Q3 2026 and serves as Managing Director at NKSFB. She spent more than 30 years in strategic engagement and business development, including 17.5 years at the NBA and a role as EVP, Strategic Relations at the NBPA.
- Where does Chrysa Chin work?
- Chrysa Chin is Senior Advisor, Strategic Relationships at Fifth Down Capital.
- Where did Chrysa Chin go to school?
- Chrysa Chin studied at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (BA, International Relations); Forest Hills High School (NYS Regents Diploma, Academic).
Same school
Also attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges32
Fran AmicoExecutive Assistant at CAVU Consumer PartnersJon FlintFounding Partner at Polaris PartnersJustin DennisSenior Operations Associate at Align VenturesMatt EnsticeAdvisor at Commonweal VenturesAmy KacprowiczSenior Specialist at Novo HoldingsJohn MoserAdministrative Team at TSG Consumer Partners
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Also attended Forest Hills High School1
Shared employers
Also worked at National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)1
Also worked at NBA33
Ted LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionMirja HitzemannScaleup Success Manager at Partech VenturesCharlie BuffaVice President, Sales at Mainsail PartnersIan ChiuManaging Partner at Owl VenturesAaron RyanFounder of Belden Avenue Advisors at 1809 CapitalJulia RunyonChief of Staff at Gray Line Partners
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Also worked at Nike135
Elizabeth PattersonOperating Partner at Sapphire VenturesJohn ConnorsManaging Partner at Ignition PartnersCack WilhelmInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sean BruichChief Technology Officer at Flare Capital PartnersShalanda ArmstrongManaging Partner at 100Km Ventures LlcArjun AroraInvestor at Streamlined Ventures
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