17 Sport is the world’s first sports impact company, working at the intersection of sport, business, and purpose.
As a Certified B-Corp, 17 Sport’s mission is to educate, inspire and enable all stakeholders including athletes, brands, and properties to activate their purpose through sport and deliver positive financial, social, and environmental outcomes.
Before founding 17 Sport, Fabien ran his own sports talent agency working with elite athletes on impact initiatives including the legendary Serena Williams.
This was a unique convo focused on not just the business of sports, but the good that sports can bring to the world.
Chapters:
(01:25) Fabien’s career in sports
(05:30) Overview of 17 Sport
(09:10) What makes a B-Corporation
(10:40) 17 Sport x Adidas case study
(13:50) Balancing finances and purpose
(16:35) Social Return on Investment (SROI)
(18:00) Managing a global consulting company
(19:45) Trends to watch in sports
(23:00) Web3 outlook