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Ra Young is a tech entrepreneur (N3ST3D Labs CEO), Project Controls Professional, and lifelong sports enthusiast. A 22-year Colts fan, Florida State & Iowa State alum, he cheers for FC Barcelona globally, supports Argentina/Brazil in football, and follows the Pittsburgh Penguins, All Blacks rugby, and cricket.
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Ra Young is a tech entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of N3ST3D Labs, and a Project Controls Professional who brings a strategic, data-driven mindset to his lifelong passion for sports. With 22 years of unwavering Indianapolis Colts fandom, Ra also holds deep collegiate allegiance to Florida State (by birthright) and Iowa State (as a graduate), cheering across all major sports.

In global football, Ra’s heart belongs to España and FC Barcelona; where he studied abroad, while also rooting for Argentina and Brazil, thanks to legendary Barca connections like Ronaldinho and Messi. A dedicated Pittsburgh Penguins fan since 1995, he’s recently expanded his interests into rugby (Go All Blacks!) and cricket, embracing the international side of the game.

Ra collaborates with his business partner Duane and the $BRACKETS team on the World Cup Fantasy App, blending his tech expertise with a fan-first approach to deliver innovative, engaging tools for sports enthusiasts. At Sports Brackets, Ra contributes insights, analysis, and brackets across NFL, college football, soccer, NHL, rugby, and beyond.

Connect with Ra on social media or drop a comment. He loves debating fantasy strategies, bracket picks, and the next big upset. You can also checkout the services that N3ST3D Labs is offering (free and available for consultation). 

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Ra Young Founder, N3ST3D Labs, Author
Ra Young is a tech entrepreneur (N3ST3D Labs CEO), Project Controls Professional, and lifelong sports enthusiast. A 22-year Colts fan, Florida State & Iowa State alum, he cheers for FC Barcelona globally, supports Argentina/Brazil in football, and follows the Pittsburgh Penguins, All Blacks rugby, and cricket.