Built at the United States Air Force Academy

Empowering
Athletes in
the NIL Era

The financial headquarters for the modern student-athlete. Education, protection, and infrastructure for building real wealth in a $2.5B NIL economy.

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NIL Industry $2.5B
Avg. Athlete Earnings $21,000
Athletes Earning Under $10K 66%
NCAA 500K+ Athletes

Name Gain is infrastructure — not another app. Financial protection. Career acceleration. Post-transaction survival.

01

The NIL Opportunity
Is Massive. The Infrastructure
Is Missing.

Athletes are entering a $2.5 billion marketplace with no playbook, no protection, and no financial foundation.

I
Financial Complexity
Most athletes are unprepared for taxes, budgeting, and compliance risks. One deal can trigger unexpected five-figure tax obligations.
UNLV QB Mathew Sluka — unpaid $97K of a $100K deal
II
Brand Fragmentation
No centralized system exists to manage personal brand valuation, deal flow, and partnership oversight.
Athletes average 3–5 disconnected platforms per deal
III
Information Asymmetry
Predatory agents and advisors thrive in the NIL "Wild West." Without proper guidance, athletes are routinely exploited.
Former Heisman winner Reggie Bush exploited early in career
02

The $2.5 Billion
Inflection Point

While $1.5M deals make headlines, the real market is the 66% of NCAA athletes earning under $10,000 annually — underserved, under-educated, and overexposed.

NIL Earnings Distribution % of Athletes
Under $10K
66%
$10K – $50K
20%
$50K – $500K
10%
$500K+
4%
500,000+ Eligible College Athletes
$2.5B NIL Market Size (2024)
$10B Projected by 2028

Name Gain's Position

While others focus on the next deal, we focus on the next decade. Empowering athletes to build a legacy that outlasts their playing days.

03

A Plug-and-Play Solution
for Athletic Departments

Deliver financial literacy and professional infrastructure to 500+ athletes instantly. No additional staff.

Improve Athlete Retention
Financially stable athletes are less likely to enter the transfer portal over monetary concerns.
Life-Skills Education
Satisfy NCAA life-skills requirements with accredited financial literacy content.
Recruitment Differentiator
Offer prospective athletes a professional financial infrastructure that competitors cannot match.
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University Dashboard
487
Active Athletes
94%
Course Completion
12
Brand Profile Created
Course Tracker94%
Brand Profile Completed78%
NIL Companies Contacted61%
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04

The Digital Headquarters
for the Modern Athlete

Name Gain is an integrated ecosystem. One platform that covers every dimension of your NIL journey.

01

Educational Courses

Structured education designed for athletes — not finance students.

  • Basic finance and investing courses
  • Personal Marketing
  • Brand building
02

Personal Brand & NIL Marketplace

Your brand, your valuation, your deals — all in one place.

  • Custom athlete profile & media kit
  • Sport-specific valuation estimates
  • Social media brand integration
  • Marketplace for aligned brand deals
03

Financial Tools

Make informed decisions with real numbers before you sign.

  • Income Calculator (post-tax projections)
  • Luxury Calculator (affordability modeling)
  • Deal comparison & risk scoring
04

Trusted Network

Curated professionals vetted for athletes, not corporate clients.

  • Sports attorneys & NIL agents
  • Certified financial planners
  • Mental health counselors
  • Family guidance experts
05

Forged in the
Locker Room

Name Gain was built at the United States Air Force Academy, where discipline, integrity, and service are not values — they are a way of life.

CP

Cole Palmer

Co-Founder & CEO
Former Defensive Lineman — USAFA

Experienced firsthand the financial unpreparedness that follows competitive athletics. Built Name Gain to give every athlete the infrastructure they deserve.

OA

Osaro Aihie

Co-Founder & COO
Former Inside Linebacker — USAFA

Understands the intersection of elite performance and real-world financial survival. Committed to building the platform he wished existed during his playing career.

"We didn't build a marketplace. We built a mission. Every athlete deserves the infrastructure to turn their name into a legacy."

— Cole Palmer & Osaro Aihie, Co-Founders
06

From Student-Athlete
to Student-Entrepreneur

I

A Career Catalyst

Tools, education, and networks that accelerate your transition from the field to the boardroom.

II

An Infrastructure Platform

The financial and legal scaffolding every athlete needs before they sign their first NIL deal.

III

A Legacy-Building System

We ensure athletes don't just "get a deal" — they build a legacy that outlasts their playing days.

We ensure athletes don't just "get a deal" — they build a legacy.

Own Your Name.
Protect Your Gain.

Join thousands of athletes building financial infrastructure for the NIL era and beyond.

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