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FOUNDER & CEO
Rajan Zaveri
Rajan Zaveri is the Founder of XFACTORR Sports & Events, a USA-based sports and event management company focused on building premium cricket leagues, tournaments, and community-driven sports experiences. Originally from Vadodara, Gujarat, Rajan moved to New York City in 2016 to pursue Mechanical Engineering at the New York Institute of Technology.
A passionate cricket enthusiast from a young age, Rajan identified the growing interest and untapped talent within the cricket community in the USA. In 2018, he founded his own teams in the New York Tennis Ball Cricket League (NYTBCL) and Long Island Premier League (LIPL), leading a newly formed squad to the semifinals in their debut season.
Over the years, Rajan has continued to grow within the cricketing ecosystem, participating in international tournaments and sharing the field with renowned players such as Dwayne Smith, Tino Best, Jermaine Lawson, and Muhammad Khalil.
Through XFACTORR Sports & Events, Rajan's vision is to create larger opportunities for local talent, strengthen the sports community, and build a platform that elevates cricket and future sporting experiences across the United States.
“We didn't just build an events company. We built a sports movement.”
CO-FOUNDER
Nikita Joshi
Nikita Joshi is the Co-Founder of XFACTORR Sports & Events and currently works as a Business Analyst and Scrum Master within the Information Technology Division at the NYC Department of Correction (DOC). With a strong background in business operations, project management, and technology-driven solutions, Nikita brings strategic planning and organizational leadership to the company.
Originally from India and now based in the United States, Nikita has worked across multiple large-scale projects involving workflow management, operational planning, stakeholder coordination, and digital transformation initiatives. Her ability to bridge operations with structured execution plays a key role in helping build and grow XFACTORR Sports & Events.
Passionate about community building and creating meaningful experiences, Nikita believes sports have the power to connect people beyond cultures and backgrounds.
“Sports have the power to connect people beyond cultures and backgrounds.”