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Nelson Gayton specializes in entrepreneurship in media, technology and entertainment (including sports).  Prior to joining UCLA, he was an Adjunct Faculty member of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he served as the Managing Director of the School’s Media & Entertainment.  At Wharton, Nelson also taught all of the School’s MBA and undergraduate media and entertainment courses as well as led all field project engagements with traditional and emerging sports companies, like the College Sports Television Network, Fox Sports Net, The Field Generals to name a few.  During his time at Wharton, Nelson also served as a General Partner of the venture management firm, Crayon Venture Partners.  There, he executed a host of investments in the media space and today remains on the Advisory Board of a number of leading, venture and angel-backed digital media companies such as ThinkPassenger.com, PlaceVine, SpectrumDNA and NossaTV.  At UCLA, Nelson teaches Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Media, Entertainment & Sports to full-time and fully employed MBA students. 

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