Scale Omaha powered by Nebraska Startup Academy is excited to welcome Adi Kunalic for our first event of 2026. Adi is the COO and Co-Founder of the leader in NIL (name, image, likeness) tech and athlete endorsements, Opendorse.
For over a decade, they’ve built a platform connecting athletes, brands, and organizations, shaping the athlete influencer space and driving hundreds of millions in transactions. Today, they partner with 200+ colleges and support 150,000 student-athletes in maximizing their NIL potential.
Adi is passionate about solving complex problems, building strong teams, and innovating at the sports-tech intersection. Before Opendorse, he co-founded Hurrdat, a media agency acquired in 2014. A Nebraska student-athlete turned first Bosnian-born NFL player, he’s learned over 15+ years as an entrepreneur that preparation drives confidence, focus sharpens execution, and persistence wins.
Join us to dig into Adi’s experience as a serial entrepreneur, operator, professional athlete, + more.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
📍 The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4:00 PM Happy Hour at Kros Strain // 5:00 PM Fireside Chat with Adi Kunalic and John Grange)
Special thanks to the Nebraska Startup Academy, Millwork Commons, and Dundee Bank for making this monthly series possible.