Roy Daneman is a repeat entrepreneur who is now building an AI-infused sports training equipment company, Strikeco.
In this podcast, we talk about AI, why now is the time to build in sports, esports vs physical sports, Israel’s success in sports technology, and his family’s relationship with one of the greatest soccer players of all time…Diego Maradona.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Why is Israel a top sports tech region in the world?
(04:40) Where sports technology is headed over the next 5 years
(05:30) Artificial Intelligence’s influence on sports
(06:40) Virtual “Coaching” in athletics (and the mirror analogy)
(09:15) Could esports overtake physical sports?
(12:15) Will trainers/coaches become fully digital over time?
(14:30) Relationship with Argentinan soccer legend Diego Maradona
(20:55) Star players like Lionel Messi and their influence on business
(24:20) Sports tech is what fitness was 3 years ago