Building the Opportunity League: Donna Orender on The Upshot
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Building the Opportunity League: Donna Orender on The Upshot
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Former WNBA President and Upshot League founder Donna Orender joins Laura to talk about why she’s launching a new pro league—and why the moment demands it. She shares lessons from her time leading the W, the structural gaps she’s aiming to fill, and what it takes to create community-rooted franchises that are more than just teams—they’re assets.
00:29 Meet Donna Orender
02:05 Donna's Early Love for Basketball
06:51 Building Belief and Overcoming Obstacles
10:40 The Hardest Job: Transforming the WNBA
17:00 Reflecting on Success and Future Endeavors
21:29 Introducing the Upshot League
24:18 Opportunities for Athletes and Coaches
27:45 Fundraising and Selling the Vision
34:45 Naming the Upshot League
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