Nadia Rawlinson's unexpected career shift

Nadia Rawlinson, 47, transitioned from tech leadership roles at Slack and Live Nation Entertainment to WNBA ownership after a 16-year career.

“I made the transition to sports coming from a human capital background, I think that was a hard left turn that no one predicted.”

Chicago Sky valuation growth

Under Rawlinson, Chicago Sky valuation grew from $85 million to $390 million with a $60 million performance center upgrade.

2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend bid

Rawlinson led Chicago’s winning bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend at United Center.

Moonshot partnership for player safety

Chicago Sky partnered with Moonshot to combat online abuse, assessing 1.7 million posts and flagging 35,650 threats per season.

Sky's recent playoff struggles

Sky finished 2023 season with 13-27 record after losing to Connecticut Sun in semifinals, failing to reach playoffs since 2021.

Head coach changes

Teresa Weatherspoon was named head coach in 2023 but released in 2024 after a lackluster season with Angel Reese as only saving grace.

Sky's 2024 season challenges

Sky faced injuries from Rickea Jackson’s ACL injury to Skylar Diggins and Natasha Cloud’s knee injuries, impacting playoff contention.

Rawlinson's future goals

Rawlinson aims to bring Sky back to WNBA championship form and leave an imprint on the world beyond daily business.