# Chicago Sky Co-Owner Nadia Rawlinson's WNBA Journey

> Nadia Rawlinson, 47, transitions from tech leadership to WNBA ownership after unexpected career shift.
- Title: Chicago Sky Co-Owner Nadia Rawlinson's WNBA Journey | Shortify
- Summary: Nadia Rawlinson, 47, transitions from tech leadership to WNBA ownership after unexpected career shift. Nadia Rawlinson, 47, co-owns Chicago Sky WNBA…
- Keywords: nadia rawlinson, chicago sky, wnba, slack, live nation entertainment, moonshot, chicago bulls, united center, 2026 wnba all-star weekend, teresa weatherspoon, angel reese, wnba championship
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-a-hard-left-turn-chicago-sky-co-owner-reveals-how-her-unexpected-career-move-led-her-to-the-wnba
- Author: Joy Bassy
- Published: 2026-10-13T16:34:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nadia rawlinson, chicago sky, wnba, slack, live nation entertainment, moonshot, chicago bulls, united center, 2026 wnba all-star weekend, teresa weatherspoon, angel reese, wnba championship
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nadia Rawlinson, 47, co-owns Chicago Sky WNBA franchise after tech career shift, aims to bring championship success and improve player safety.