Kevin Almond (born February 5, 1998) is an American entrepreneur, software founder, financial coach, media executive, and former collegiate wrestler. He is know
Kevin Almond | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1998 Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | NCAA Division II All-American (2019); founder of Ignite Sports Tech; founder of Core Vision Network |
| Website | https://ignitesportstech.co/ |
Kevin Almond (born February 5, 1998) is an American entrepreneur, software founder, financial coach, media executive, and former collegiate wrestler. He is known for earning NCAA Division II All-American honors in wrestling in 2019 and for founding multiple business ventures focused on sports technology, talent development, and financial education. Almond was the first men’s wrestling All-American in Emmanuel University history after placing eighth at the NCAA Division II National Championships at 157 pounds in 2019.[1][2]
In the mid-2020s, Almond expanded his professional focus into entrepreneurship, including the development of a wrestling-focused athlete management and coaching platform through Ignite Sports Tech and a multi-division business ecosystem known as Core Vision Network.[3]
Kevin Almond was born in Athens, Georgia. He became involved in wrestling at a young age and later pursued the sport competitively at the collegiate level. In interviews, Almond has described athletics as a major influence on his discipline, leadership mindset, and interest in performance systems that later shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and coaching.[3]
Almond attended Emmanuel University, where he earned an associate degree while competing on the university’s NCAA Division II wrestling team.[4]
He later continued his education at Midway University, where he completed both his bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in human resource management. Almond has stated that his graduate education influenced his focus on organizational systems, recruiting structures, leadership development, and scalable business operations within his ventures.[3]
Almond competed for Emmanuel University at 157 pounds and emerged as one of the program’s top performers during the 2018–2019 season. At the 2019 NCAA Division II National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, he placed eighth, earning All-American honors and becoming the first men’s wrestling All-American in the institution’s history.[1][2]
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame lists Almond as an NCAA Division II All-American in 2019 at 157 pounds, reflecting his national placement that season.[2]
Following his collegiate athletic career, Almond transitioned into entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. He has described focusing on systems that combine performance training, business education, and structured development pathways for athletes, creatives, and service professionals. His ventures are organized primarily under the Core Vision Network umbrella brand.[3]
Core Vision Network is a multi-division business ecosystem founded by Almond, structured around talent development, creative services, education, and business support initiatives. In media interviews, Almond has described the organization as a framework designed to connect entertainment, financial education, and professional development into a unified operational system.[3]
Divisions operating under the Core Vision Network concept include media promotion services, talent management, music distribution initiatives, and community-based programs focused on business literacy and professional advancement.[3]
Glamour Society Modeling Agency operates as a talent development and promotional modeling division associated with Core Vision Network. The agency focuses on training models in professionalism, brand representation, event participation, and recruitment-based team building. According to Almond, the agency is structured to combine booking opportunities with leadership development and financial education components for participating members.[3]
Ignite Sports Tech is a sports technology initiative founded by Almond that focuses on developing digital tools for future sports applications. The platform is currently intended for wrestling coaching and athlete development, with features designed to support practice planning, athlete accountability, and coach–athlete communication. [5]
The company’s platform presents a browser-based experience designed to support practice organization, athlete accountability, and performance tracking. Public descriptions of the product reference features such as athlete check-ins, coach communication tools, and training structure systems aimed at improving consistency and engagement in wrestling programs.[5]
Almond has stated that the platform is intended to help bridge gaps between traditional coaching methods and modern digital organization practices, particularly for youth and developmental wrestling programs.[5]
Almond releases music under the stage name CoreV, describing his style as a blend of hip hop and R&B. His music incorporates themes of ambition, perseverance, and personal development. In 2025, he released the single “Insane,” accompanied by a music video, marking one of his earliest public releases under the CoreV name and reflecting his expansion into creative media alongside his business and technology ventures. His music activities operate independently while remaining connected to the broader media initiatives associated with Core Vision Network.[6]
Almond has been featured in independent media outlets discussing his transition from athletics into entrepreneurship, the development of Core Vision Network, and his focus on building structured development systems for athletes and creatives. His interview with VoyageATL highlights his emphasis on mentorship, leadership training, and long-term professional growth strategies.[3]
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