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Steve Kuhn is a sports entrepreneur and investor best known for helping build Major League Pickleball and for his conviction that sports remain one of

Chris Weil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences and one of the most influential executives in modern sports marketing. Prior to

Ryan Petkoff has spent more than two decades operating at the highest levels of professional sports,  helping build an NFL dynasty, shaping one of the

Ben Von Willer and Alberto Chaia, partners at McKinsey & Company and co-authors of McKinsey’s latest report on Latino sports fans, outline how one of

Phil Wallin, the founder of Diesel Optimization, has built one of the most respected performance ecosystems in modern sports. What started as a small training

Brooks Wiley is an Austin native and longtime operator in the rapid rise of pickleball as both a sport and commercial industry. After discovering the

Raphael Eder is the Founder & CEO of the No Limits Tour (NLT), a new global sports and media venture redefining how action sports are

TOCA Football is building the future of global soccer experiences – blending technology, training, community, and entertainment in a way the U.S. market has never

KlutchShots AI is reshaping the future of youth sports by merging advanced computer vision, machine learning, and creative storytelling into an instant-highlight engine for the

Overtime is one of the most disruptive forces in modern sports…building new leagues, cultural IP, and storytelling for a generation raised on highlights, creators, and

Legacy25 is a newly launched private investment initiative transforming the U.S. college sports ecosystem. Backed by family-office capital and led by an elite group of

Todd Smith is the President and CEO of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) — the leading global trade association for sports and fitness

Matt Lederer is the Vice President of Brand Partnerships & Engagement at Comcast, where he leads the strategy and execution behind a $90 million portfolio

Daniel J. McClory is an international investor, investment banker, and venture philanthropist with decades of experience leading equity capital markets and M&A transactions across the

Greg Hoffman is the founder of the brand advisory group Modern Arena, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Nike, and the bestselling author of Emotion

Mathew D. Focht is the Founding Managing Partner of EMERGING, a growth equity and concept development firm helping best-in-class restaurant and entertainment operators scale nationally.

Christine Brown is the founder of Christine Brown & Partners, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of athletes, coaches, and institutions in the

Peter Frintzilas is the Chief Executive Officer of TeamSnap. TeamSnap is the leading technology platform transforming how youth sports are organized, managed, and experienced. Serving

Omer Atesmen is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Snow League, a professional league reimagining snowboarding and free skiing for a global audience. After

Connor Lim is the Founder of the International Dance League (IDL), a first-of-its-kind professional league redefining the global dance industry. Growing up in Queens, New

Steve Strawbridge, President & CEO of Pop Warner, joins the show to discuss the legacy and future of one of America’s most iconic youth sports

Jake Deane is the Co-Founder of True Lacrosse, one of the fastest-growing youth lacrosse organizations in the country. With nearly 20 years of experience in

Jake Hoselton is the co-founder and CEO of Grass Clippings, the company behind Arizona’s only fully lighted golf course, Grass Clippings Rolling Hills. More than

Sandeep Hingorani is the EVP and a founding team member of BallerTV, the leading live and on-demand streaming service for youth sports. Since its founding

Scott Birnbaum is the co-founder and CEO of Booster, a platform reinventing fundraising for athletes and teams. With over 15 years of experience in PPC

Konstantin Sonkin is the CEO and co-founder of i-BrainTech, a company transforming how athletes train through the power of neurotechnology. With a background in neuroscience

Amanda is the co-founder of Sequel, a company reimagining women’s health products with athletes in mind. Alongside her co-founder, Greta Meyer, she launched Sequel while

Ryan Silver, President of Attitude of Gratitude, is a trailblazer in youth sports and event operations. With a vision rooted in appreciation and impact, he

Karim Kassam is the Vice President of Product at Teamworks, the leading software platform transforming high-performance operations in sports, military, and public safety sectors. He

Izell Reese is the CEO of RCX Sports, a youth-sports experiences business working with professional leagues, national governing bodies, and brands to reimagine accessibility and

Brent Richard is the CEO of IMG Academy, the world leader in sports education, and Drew Weatherford is a Founding Partner at Weatherford Capital, a

Samuel Westberg is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LaSource, a sports consulting agency helping sports tech companies, startups, and media organizations grow and

Mohit Pareek, Partner at Drake Star, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and global investment bank that focuses on tech and digital media. With over 500 transactions completed

Kickback Soccer Media is a groundbreaking new media company founded by leading voices in American soccer. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Kickback is on

Erik Minnick is a General Partner at Versus Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage fund investing in the future of sports tech, gaming, and fintech. A

Paul Rigault is the CEO and co-founder of the Døds Diving League and Døds Federation, the global governing bodies behind one of the world’s fastest-growing

Dr. Scott Goldman is a high performance and clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience working with elite athletes and organizations in the NBA, NFL,

Jonas Mårtensson is the General Manager of Cleeks Golf Club, a team in the LIV Golf League. With a background as the former CEO of

With over 25 years of producing televised events for ESPN, the NFL, and NBC, Anthony Dittmann is now channeling that expertise into the creation of

Adam Cook, Vice President at Campus Ink Sports, brings a rare mix of athlete, educator, and entrepreneur. A former collegiate volleyball champion turned Northwestern faculty

Under Glenn Schneider’s direction, SUSA has grown into one of the most respected youth clubs in the country, focused not only on athletic excellence but

Johnny Grave, CEO of Major League Cricket, brings decades of global sports leadership to one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in the U.S. With a

Taylor Meyer is a serial entrepreneur and the Managing Partner at Hyperspace Ventures. After successfully founding and exiting his first tech company while still a

Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., and USA Lacrosse plays a central role in that growth. With over $300 million invested

Brag House is reshaping the college gaming landscape by blending community, culture, and casual esports into one inclusive platform. Focused on the Gen Z experience,

Ed Moed is helping redefine how sports brands grow—with clarity, creativity, and cultural relevance. As CEO of Hot Paper Lantern and its sports-focused division, Digital

Sam Porter is building one of the most uniquely diversified sports ownership portfolios in the world. As co-owner of Club Necaxa (Liga MX), Club Equidad

For more than three decades, Andres has been at the center of soccer’s rise in the United States. As the founder and daily host of

Will Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm built on the belief that sports are more than entertainment—they’re a launchpad for transformative consumer brands, emerging

Born from the minds of former Bleacher Report engineers, PressBox is redefining how sports organizations connect with fans—automating the creation of highly personalized, sponsorable content

ShotTracker is redefining how basketball is measured, experienced, and understood. Through a powerful combination of sensors and software, the platform delivers real-time stats on every

FanStake is reshaping the future of college sports by empowering fans and supporting athletes through a transparent, risk-free NIL model. Led by Greg Glass—whose background

TheLinkU emerged in 2022 to guide colleges and athletes through the fast‑moving Name, Image & Likeness era. Built by Austin Elrod—whose background spans sports administration, operations, and sales—and

Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV) is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the future of sports, gaming, human performance, and immersive media. The firm partners

Angella Goran is a lifelong athlete, former professional cyclist, and visionary behind The Power Hour — a global movement to get millions of people moving

Relay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing exceptional founders at the intersection of SportsTech, gaming, and media. With deep roots across North America,

Steve Delsohn is the founder of Delsohn Strategies, a boutique communications firm helping top executives and founders secure impactful national media exposure. With a background

The Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Fund is a newly launched $1.2B private equity fund focused on investing in sports franchises and related assets around

Eberg Capital is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments across the sports entertainment ecosystem, including sports franchises, betting, media, and technology-driven experiences. Roger

Geetansh Sahni is a venture capitalist at Yashaa Global Capital, a firm focused on investing in the future of sports, gaming, and performance. With a

Brooks Schaden is the co-CEO of Tom’s Watch Bar, the fast-growing sports bar concept redefining how fans experience live games. With 14 profitable venues across

Chad Wilton is the Co-Founder & CEO of PEAK, a new global gathering built to unite the world of SportsTech. As the industry rapidly evolves

Rob Thompson, the creator of Punch Bowl Social, is launching his next venture—Valhalla SC Arena. Designed to merge the energy of live sports with immersive

Chris Hetherington is an 11-year NFL veteran turned serial CEO, now leading the charge as CEO of Fathead. With a Yale degree in psychology and

Nic Sulsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Curling Group, a bold new venture on a mission to modernize and globalize the sport of

Cory Heitz is the founder of PREP Athletics, a company dedicated to helping basketball players find the right-fitting prep schools. With over 15 years of

Dr. Jim Borchers is the President and CEO of the U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH) and the Chief Medical Officer for the Big Ten

John D’Orsay is the CEO of EventConnect, a leading technology platform transforming the way sports tournaments are managed. With over 20 years of experience in

Akshat Prakash is the CTO of Camb.ai, an AI-driven company revolutionizing language accessibility. With a background in AI from Carnegie Mellon and experience at Apple

Ryan Weldon, the founder of 13th Bridge Games Studio, is a lifelong gamer and sports fanatic with an extensive background in marketing, sales, and management.

Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads, is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the fastest-growing sport in America — pickleball. With

Keith Stein, CEO of the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball team, is making waves in sports by spearheading the return of professional women’s baseball — the

Elite 7 Sports Medicine is redefining athlete care by providing innovative, on-site medical services at sports events nationwide. With a team of experts boasting over

Lucra Sports is redefining gamification in sports, entertainment, and media. As a venture-backed startup, Lucra provides innovative engagement solutions for consumer platforms, live events, and

This month’s panel explored the rapidly evolving landscape of racquet sports, highlighting key investment trends, technological advancements, and the growing influence of community-driven initiatives. Cici Bellis,

IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, serving over 150,000 student-athletes and 40,000 coaches annually through its boarding school, camps, online coaching, and

Balltime is the first-ever Volleyball AI platform, trusted by 3,800+ teams worldwide for their video and analytics needs. By fully automating stats and data collection,

Brandon McCaghren is a pioneer in the Jiu-Jitsu world, being the first to introduce the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system in the Southeastern United States. A

Few people have seen the game of baseball from as many angles as Ruben Amaro Jr.—big league player, general manager, coach, and now, co-founder of

FlingGolf is transforming golf—making it more active, more fun, and more accessible. Instead of using traditional golf clubs, players use the New Swarm FlingStick to

SportsVisio automatically captures highlights and stats from sporting events using artificial intelligence. They recently completed financing from Sapphire Ventures, which included participation from Profluence Capital.

ALT Sports Data was founded in 2021 to revolutionize alternative sports betting through exclusive data rights, AI-driven trading models, and cutting-edge analytics. As CEO and

Pete Nakos is a leading College Sports Business Reporter at On3 Sports, where he covers the evolving landscape of NIL, the transfer portal, and private

The Future of Sports Coverage is Here! Today’s guest is David Shapiro, and we’re diving into how Pixellot has become the biggest sports production platform

INTENNSE is redefining professional team tennis with a fresh approach to competition, player engagement, and expansion. With $4M already secured and plans for a Friends

Maxx MGMT, founded in 2018, is a boutique agency disrupting the athlete representation industry by offering tailored, off-the-field management services. From endorsements and marketing to

This month’s panel explored the evolving trend of multi-club ownership in sports—a transformative model shaping the future of sports investments. The discussion delved into opportunities,

Founded in 2018 to streamline the connection between sports events and host venues, Playeasy has grown into the leading sports tourism platform in the United

Brendan Doyle, President of US Sports Camps (USSC), has been at the forefront of youth sports in the USA for over 30 years. A seasoned

Vasu Kulkarni, the self-proclaimed biggest basketball fan in the world, turned his passion for the game into a groundbreaking career. After playing on the JV

Full Pull Entertainment was founded in 2021 to transform the niche sport of truck and tractor pulling. Co-founded by Chase Richardson, a passionate entrepreneur, the

SailGP was founded in 2019 by Oracle’s Larry Ellison and legendary sailor Sir Russell Coutts to bring the excitement of high-performance sailing to mainstream audiences.

Shamrock Capital recently closed $1.6B for its sixth flagship fund and inaugural small cap fund to continue investing across sports media and entertainment. Shamrock Capital,

Matt Joyce, a 17-year professional baseball player, made his mark in Major League Baseball with 14 seasons, most notably with the Tampa Bay Rays. A

Graham Leveston, Co-Founder of College Properties Group (CPG), is redefining athlete experiences through world-class event management and brand development. With over 25 years of leadership

i9 Sports, under the leadership of Matt Kurowski, is America’s leading multi-sport league provider, known for its innovative approach to youth sports. With programs for

Five Iron Golf began in 2017 as a bold venture to transform how people experience golf in urban settings. Combining cutting-edge technology with a welcoming,

Old Tom Capital is an early-stage investment group dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the golf industry. By combining decades of entrepreneurial experience with

Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the largest network of tournament and community-based sports facilities in the U.S., hosting over 25 million annual visits and delivering

GMTM (pronounced Gametime) is a social network connecting athletes, organizations, and brands to maximize opportunities. By offering tools to increase reach and engagement, GMTM ensures

Adeel Yang, MD, Co-founder and CEO of Dryvebox, is reshaping the game of golf by making it more accessible to everyone, regardless of age or

SPORTIME Pickleball LLC is transforming the pickleball landscape, combining state-of-the-art facilities with decades of expertise in racket sports. A joint venture between SPORTIME Clubs, the

Founded in 2018, Branded is a modern communications agency disrupting traditional marketing by bringing a newsroom-style pace to brand strategy. With a focus on elevating

The Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, founded by Tom Farrey, aims to improve communities through accessible youth sports. Through its Project Play initiative, launched

Known for its elite, sports-based training, D1 has grown into one of the fastest-growing fitness companies with over 100 locations nationwide. Men’s Health recognized it

Disc golf is a fast-growing sport that combines the precision of golf with the skill of disc throwing. Played in parks, forests, and open spaces,

TPH Academy provides a focused environment for student-athletes to Study, Train, and Play to their fullest potential. Combining accredited academics with hands-on, sport-specific training, TPH

Unrivaled, led by President Alex and co-founded with WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, launches in Miami in January 2025. The league will showcase

This month’s panel was around Youth Sports –  we delved into the opportunities, challenges, and future insights shaping the youth sports industry, which is projected

Players Health, founded by Tyrre Burks, is transforming youth sports by creating safer, more accessible environments for athletes. Focused on injury prevention, risk management, and

BatFast, led by Runish Gudhka, is transforming how athletes and fans experience sports through cutting-edge simulation technology. BatFast combines advanced hardware—such as ball-throwing machines, actuators,

Amir Zonozi, CEO of Zoomph, is revolutionizing how sports, entertainment, and esports measure sponsorship value and audience engagement. With advanced analytics and real-time viewership insights,

Uplift Labs, co-founded by Sukemasa Kabayama, is breaking new ground in athlete performance and health using AI-powered movement analysis. Uplift’s latest launch, the ‘Uplift’ app,

Nick Venson, founder and CEO of Swag Golf, is transforming the golf industry with his bold approach. Swag Golf is known for its limited-edition accessories

Primanti Brothers, famous for its iconic French-fry-topped sandwiches, is taking a deeper dive into sports while blending tradition with modern innovation to deliver a unique

BASport, founded by Bharath Rao, is revolutionizing the sports industry with a fresh and innovative approach to strategic investments. BASport focuses on more than just

Indiana Sports Corp is a driving force behind the biggest sports events in Indiana, including the BigTen Football Championship, Olympic Swimming Trials, and the 2026

League of Play is an innovative GenZ-focused sports league bridging the gap between creators and fans. After a successful pilot event, League of Play is

The Nucleus Network is a network development agency that unlocks the power of connections through a vetted group of successful individuals and businesses. Nucleus is

Investing heavily across sports and entertainment, Lauren Selig shares some deep insights with us today. Shake and Bake is a venture fund and advisory firm.

With over 300+ locations sold, Pickleball Kingdom is one of the fastest-growing franchises in sports. Pickleball Kingdom is a holding company of pickleball facilities around

Quickly scaling over the last few years, GoRout has been transforming on-field communication, led by founder Mike Rolih. GoRout is the only system that combines

Rebranding to LEAD, Justin Driscoll is the principal overseeing the pre-seed investment fund out of Lake Nona. LEAD is a family of funds investing across

1st party data is reimagining the athletics landscape, and Adam Azor from Sportradar is at the forefront of it. Sportradar is one of the world’s

One of the largest early-stage investors in the world, Trey Bowles is currently the Managing Director of Techstars where he runs two accelerator programs: Techstars

Recently receiving investment from the NBA, NHL, and Profluence Capital, John Stewart is transforming sports at Fastbreak AI. Fastbreak AI brings the power of world-class,

With ownership in sports from grassroots to the pros and in nearly every niche, Jordan Gazdik breaks down the landscape for us. BENCHPLAYERS is a

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and Ben Nichols saw this as a unique opportunity to build a PR firm for

Once the 35th-ranked female tennis player in the world, CiCi Bellis is now the founding partner of Cartan Capital. Cartan Capital is a venture capital

Quidich is revolutionizing the broadcasting experience having recently raised a Series A fundraising round with the company led by film entrepreneur Rahat Kulshreshtha. Quidich Innovation

Justin Bass is a Managing Director in the Sports and Entertainment Group at MAI Capital, where he joined in 2022, and has worked with professional

In 9 markets and with millions in revenue per year, Gio Marcantoni is the founder of Volo Sports. Started as a 16-person Bocce league in

Raising over $76M, Stephen Smith has taken Kitman Labs from an Irish sports data company to a global solution. Kitman Labs was founded, pioneered, and

A former college athlete, Matt Wheeler and his teammate started a sports recruiting platform in 2008 and have grown it substantially over the years. SportsRecruits

Before becoming an NBA agent and a trailblazer in shaping the college NIL space, Daniel Poneman spent over a decade as a scout and consultant

Peter Simon runs the sports investment division for Simon Group Holdings, which was founded by his father Sam Simon. Sam Simon is a legendary immigrant

Chris Van Dusen is a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, a vertically Integrated PE/VC, Action Services, Public & Private Wealth Investment Firm that delivers capital

Minutely works with the largest media properties in sports as a video optimization platform for digital publishers. Amit Golan’s background boasts a wide spectrum of

After successfully exiting Rivals (Yahoo) and 24/7 (CBS), Shannon Terry began building his third sports media platform in On3. On3 is a top resource for

Lance Dietz is an investment partner who focuses on sports, collectibles, well-being, and gaming. KB Partners raised a $100M+ fund to deploy capital into the

Mike Nicoll is a former hooper turned award-winning filmmaker focused heavily on basketball’s business side in his documentaries. The Spoils penetrates a shadowy financial system:

After 15 seasons in Major League Baseball, José Bautista has made the jump into entrepreneurship and investing. He took a majority position in Marucci Sports

With soon-to-be 16 sportainment facilities, Chicken N Pickle is expanding across the country with their “TopGolf for Pickleball” concept. Chicken N Pickle is an entertainment

Recently closing out their $4M Series A round, Forever Network (formerly Basketball Forever) is adding more sports and new products and expanding to the United

With ownership in 3 pro teams, including Premier League club Ipswich Town FC, Brett Johnson has made a name for himself as one of the

Acquired by 3STEP Sports, West Coast Elite is the largest basketball event operator on the West Coast with more than 100 events in 11 states.

ScorePlay now counts over 130 sports clients and has experienced great growth since the $5M seed round last year. ScorePlay provides a suite of products

PFL is the #1 fastest-growing sports league ($1B+ valuation) quickly rising to challenge the UFC and is coming off a $100M investment from Saudi’s SRJ

As a 23-year-old business owner and coming off a $500k fundraise, Huck Sorock is looking to transform the referee space. The idea of Refr Sports

StatusPRO recently received $20m in funding including an investment from Google’s venture arm to transform training and gaming in sports. StatusPRO is a sports technology

With high-end clients like the NBA and MLB, Sweet Chameleon is taking on phygital collectibles led by Michael Dub. Sweet Chameleon lives at the intersection

The “Redzone for Sports”, PLYR is aiming to revolutionize discovery, engagement, and interaction with sports through its players. After spending a handful of years as

The Defense Department, 90% of NFL teams, and many high-level performers including Andrew Huberman use Momentous products. Momentous offers high-quality nutritional and dietary supplements, researched

With many years of experience in sportainment, Craig Winning is now taking on BatBox as they expand from Mexico to the United States. BatBox is

An experienced veteran in sportainment, Ollie’s newest project is at the intersection of racing, socializing, and eating with F1 Arcade. F1 Arcade is a new

Before launching his own agency, Jared was Head of Sports at Twitter/Vine helping establish deep ties within the social media world. Changing the way credit

After the acquisition of The Athletic, Evan Parker joined Alexis Ohanian and Brett Montgomery to build Mantel. Mantel is a community for collectors (starting in

Recently raising their Series A round, we discuss the changing dynamic of digital sports activations and how they’ve been able to help organizations get closer

“The Real Moneyball Guy”, the popular movie was partly based on Ari Kaplan’s analytical and scouting experiences innovating Major League Baseball. Ari Kaplan created and

We dive deep into fan engagement, creating immersive experiences, MVP Interactive, and James Giglio’s new book Beyond the Jumbotron. MVP Interactive is a creative technology

Perfect Game is the world’s largest youth baseball/softball platform and scouting service, producing over 8,600+ events, 300,000+ games, and showcases annually across the United States.

Pro Skills Basketball is now in 20 cities across the United States with their innovative basketball training, coaching, and team membership model. Brendan Winters grew

Futsal is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and Senda Athletics is at the forefront of it. Senda Athletics is a head-to-toe soccer

Coming off an $8M funding round, DUPR is going both downstream and horizontal in pickleball. DUPR is a rating algorithm and app to find other

We dive deep into Drake Star’s latest sports technology report which saw a total deal value of $37B in 2023. Mohit Pareek is a media

With over 60+ employees globally, the Aura platform is transforming traditional linear content experiences into an engaging, interactive, and immersive hyper-contextual environment by aggregating content,

WSC Sports is nearly a billion-dollar Israeli company, that enables sports media rights owners to automatically generate personalized sports videos in real-time Prior to co-founding

GameChanger is a tech company (acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2016) whose mobile app and website provide scorekeeping, stats, video streaming, and recap stories

Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech finds, funds, and fast-tracks innovative startups from around the world to invest in and develop the next generation of technology to change

CrewLAB recently completed a pre-seed round for their sports team management system for high school and collegiate endurance sports. Dominic Pardini is a former UCLA

SeventySix Capital is a VC firm that invests in innovative sports, media, and entertainment companies. Wayne Kimmel is the managing partner of SeventySix Capital who

The United Basketball League (UBL) is a fan-owned league attempting to create a system similar to baseball (but in basketball) co-founded by former NBA player

NBA Champion and global superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently announced the launch of Improbable Media led by CEO Jonathan Stern and also ESPN personality Jay Williams.

Full Venue closed a €2M seed round to expand its AI marketing platform beyond Europe and into categories beyond sports. Full Venue uses Artificial Intelligence

The Enhanced Games, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is on a mission to reimagine performance and provide an alternative to the Olympics. Dr. Aron Souza

FanClub Sports Capital is a syndication platform and registered investment advisor (RIA) that connects deals to private investors. Before founding FanClub, Dave Mirynech spent several

CoachTube is one of the largest marketplaces in the sports industry helping to connect athletes/parents with the top coaching instructional videos. Wade Floyd was previously

CEO Mike Shogren is the father of a young athlete who suffered a devastating concussion leading to years of symptoms that could’ve been easily diagnosed

Greenfly has been building in sports & media for ten years with 500+ major organizations as clients led by Daniel Kirschner. Greenfly’s short-form media software

Reality is being redefined as immersive technology and sports are colliding at record rates. Tyler Gates leads the charge at Brightline Interactive and is the

RacquetX looks to build the homebase for the multi-billion-dollar racquet sports industry as we dive deep into the business of events. Robyn Duda is the

From grassroots to global impact, RugbyDAO is on a mission to reshape rugby for the next 200 years. It’s a decentralized way to build community

In this episode, CJ Handron of Diamond Kinetics gives us a deep dive into the evolution of sports tech (since they were one of the

Reflecting on the trends and developments in sports business for the year 2023, the host speaks with Kirby Porter, the founder of New Game Labs.

In this exclusive interview, we break down TeamSnap’s acquisition of MOJO Sports with their respective CEOs. We cover the state of youth sports across the

After 30 years at Accenture, Mike Sutcliff has jumped into the sports entrepreneurship world co-founding 3 different companies. We touch on advice from leaving the

Kyle Pfaffenbach is a high-end performance nutritionist, helping mostly athletes but also founders optimize their performance. Plaffenbach has a B.S. and M.S. in exercise science

The Program is a business focused on restoring New York City basketball at the youth and grassroots level. This includes a focus on media, merchandise,

With soccer growth ahead, Lega Serie A (Italy) launched a US division with Andy Mitchell leading the charge. The Serie A Championship is the premier

MediaKind is an end-to-end video delivery solution that serves some of the largest media properties in the world. After serving as the CTO for a

Grandstand raised $2.75M to build out its creator economy/fan engagement platform. Sandeep Rajan previously spent time as a product leader at both Dropbox and Patreon.

GODSENT is a world-famous, Swedish esports organization with its legacy in the game Counter-Strike. To create the team, Ludwig Sandgren left his job and sold

All-American wrestler to founding what would become CBS Sports Network and now running a micro betting company in Simplebet, Chris Bevilacqua. Simplebet is a B2B

Chris Paul, Zion Williamson, Jimmer Fredette, and a few other athlete investors are involved in Scout. Clients include Iowa, Texas A&M, G-League, Florida, Siena, Depaul,

Leading a team of 70+ artificial intelligence and computer vision experts, Luka Pataky has deep insights into where the space is headed. Sportradar Group AG

DMG Ventures recently made two sports investments: F1 Arcade and a new Padel tournament called The Hexagon Cup. DMG Ventures is the investment arm of

The sport of padel has exploded across Europe! Today we break down the business behind it and its expansion west. Ryan Redondo is a former

The Fan-Owned SailGP Team by FANVEST IO provides a unique opportunity to become a team owner for as little as $5,000. David Palmer is helping

Prior to founding Caffeine, Ben Keighran sold Chomp Inc to Apple where he led the design of Apple TV for several years. Caffeine TV has

Tom Webb is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). APP is an organization elevating the sport of pickleball by providing

The Sporting News (TSN) was founded in 1886 as a weekly newspaper. They recently raised $15M to expand into commerce beyond just digital ads. LTV

HEIR raised $10.6M from Thrive Capital for their consumer-facing community platform for athletes to connect with fans — as well as other lines of business,

Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm investing in SportsTech and Entertainment. Drive also has an all-star network consisting of notable athletes and

The fragmentation of tennis has come to a crossroads as Saudi Arabia is disrupting other individual sports and players are itching for stable pay. 30-year

Previously the CMO at LiveONE and ONE Championship, Jon Anastas jumped into the CEO seat at sports live-streaming startup ClashTV in 2023. Jon is also

Third-generation textile entrepreneur Gary Goldberg is the founder of SquadLocker, which raised a $20M Series C in 2020. SquadLocker is a custom apparel and gear

Prior to jumping into the founder seat, Chase Garrett was a professional motocross rider, marketing manager at Red Bull, and personal agent to athletes such

Former Executive Director of U.S. Figure Skating Ramsey Baker dives deep into Olympic Sports, National Governing Bodies, the IOC, and the upcoming 2028 LA Summer

Frank Michael Smith tells his story of how he has built an audience of more than 3 million followers/subscribers and billions of views around sports

Pro League Network’s brands include SlapFIGHT Championship, World Putting League, CarJitsu, and the Pro Carrom Tour. They have an owned audience of over 500K subscribers/followers

The Player’s Fund is the UK’s first-ever “athlete-fueled” venture firm that aims to invest £40M with a vehicle composed of athlete collectives including Chris Smalling,

James Kimball was at the forefront of the WWE’s groundbreaking college athlete NIL program and is now building his own agency. Novo Sports Group is

Jordan Rogers revamped his life after a stint in jail up the ranks at Nike and now with his own company Perseus Creative. Perseus Creative

A multiple-time exited founder Jim Cavale is very involved in the NIL and college sports industry and sees the next opportunity with what he’s building

In 2013, Tom Waterhouse (.com) was sold to William Hill Australia for a 20x plus exit. WaterhouseVC invests in listed and unlisted businesses related to

After getting fired from his sports radio job, Kevin Jones put his last $17,000 of savings to build Blue Wire. Kevin Jones has over 12

Kyle Martino spent 6 years in the MLS and is currently building a handful of soccer companies after many years as a TV analyst and

As the sports industry continues to grow, venture capitalist & tech executive Soma Somesegar has entered the space through ownership. Soma is a majority owner

Andrew Steinwold first bought Bitcoin in 2013 and now runs a $100M venture fund focused around the metaverse. Sfermion is a multi-strategy investment firm focused

Homefans is experiencing massive MoM growth for their marketplace where fans can connect, plan, and book sports trips and experiences hosted by locals. Luke Verbeek

Didier Occident speaks to some of the most significant football programs in the world about financial literacy, wealth building, and maximizing earnings off the field.

Ferran is the CEO and Managing Director of Gasol16 Ventures, Pau Gasol’s business and strategic investing vehicle. Prieto also co-founded Everest Talent Management to help

Combat IQ is the world’s first AI-powered data analytics company dedicated to combat sports using machine learning and computer vision. Prior to founding Combat IQ,

Betr recently completed a $35M Series A2 ($300M valuation) led by tech entrepreneur Joey Levy and influencer Jake Paul. Betr is labeled as the world’s

In July 2023, Better Collective acquired Playmaker HQ for up to $54M with $15M upfront. Playmaker is a sports media platform, content machine, and emerging

Brian Woods is building another sports property, after previously selling The Spring League to Fox and creating the USFL. Prep Super League is an elite,

Led by Antonio Cacorino, APEX Capital, is bringing the athlete investment movement into Europe. APEX focuses on investments in the sports, media, and entertainment industries.

Soccer is growing at a rapid pace in the United States, and the USL is in a prime position prior to the 2026 World Cup

Bruce Buffer is the legendary UFC announcer and Matt Whitteker is an exited unicorn founder at SaaS company Assent. They came together to co-found the

Before jumping into the founder seat, Courtney Jeffries worked for the Oakland Raiders, MSG, and was the Chief Operating Officer of Satisfi Labs. VRTL, pronounced

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

OLIVER has raised over $1M and recently entered into a partnership agreement with FC Barcelona that also included an investment from the soccer conglomerate. Agustin

OnCore Golf is innovating unique sports products including their Genius golf ball that has a GPS tracking device inside its hollow-core construction. The tracking device

Launched in 2017, iSport360 has raised ~$2M in capital to help youth sports coaches, players, and parents set goals, foster healthy team communication, and engage

Thad Young was drafted 12th in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech and has made $140 million playing for the 76ers, Timberwolves, Nets,

Hugo Inglis has participated in 3 Olympic games for New Zealand and is also building an exciting model around athletes + philanthropy. High Impact Athletes

Anand is a two-time exited founder, Junglee (acq. by Amazon) and Kosmix (acq. by Walmart) that is now a founding partner of rocketship.vc and owner

Michael Raymond is an up-and-coming talent agent currently representing professional basketball players, influencers, student-athletes for NIL, and E-sports teams. Raymond Representation is a community-focused and

Cole and Cody Hock are Forbes 30 under 30 co-founders with a background in the music and law industries which fueled their journey to creating

Outlier raised over $3M to pivot their original idea and build the first-of-its-kind sports betting platform where sports fans can browse, analyze, and execute bets

Asia Sports Tech is one of the leading business consulting and financial advisory firms in all of Asia. Loron Orris has 30+ years of experience

Satisfi Labs raised a Series A in 2021 to continue building their AI chatbot, which is conversational and understands tens of thousands of intents. Satisfi

CrowdIQ has signed deals with over 25% of the NFL for its state-of-the-art computer vision to provide actionable insights on the composition and behavior of

In the entrepreneur seat since 19 years old, David Ortiz is now building at the intersection of web3, AI, esports, and content with SimWin Sports.

In 2021 Mark Neifeld founded the Sport Fishing Championship – the most extensive saltwater fishing championship series in North America – where he serves as

Last year, Cipher Sports raised a $5M Series A led at CEO by longtime sports media professional Adam Fiske. Cipher Sports arms users with the

OneTeam Partners aligns with world-class player’s associations and helps athletes maximize their name, image, and likeness rights by focusing on four key areas: group licensing,

TicketRev just raised $1.1M as the first-ever reverse ticketing marketplace – modeled after shoe marketplaces like StockX and GOAT. Jason Shatsky co-founded the company while

CSMG helps their collegiate partners understand & maximize marketplace value for media rights and sponsorships and provides managed solutions for NIL and group licensing for

Jonathan is a repeat entrepreneur having founded and sold his first company INCENT Corporate Services. He then spent the last few years as a web3

Started by all former college & pro baseball players, The Futures App raised $2.65M to launch into the sports tech ecosystem. The Futures App provides

The NFL Players Inc is the 25th largest licensor in the world. Steve Scebelo took over in 2020 and has taken the company to record

Before his current endeavor, Ahmad was the president of the NFL Players Inc. and the founding CEO of OneTeam Partners which was valued at $1.9

Prior to founding Altius Sports Partners, Casey was the VP of business & legal affairs at the NFLPA, where he helped lead the NIL program

Founded in 2016, TOCA Football has raised over $100M in venture capital and built an impressive conglomerate in the soccer/football space. Prior to founding TOCA

Prior to raising over $3M to build out Marketpryce, CEO Jason Bergman was a sports agent and also worked in the athlete marketing sector. Marketpryce

In 2021, Ben Reynolds and Spalk raised a $3M Series A round which included several notable athlete investors and was headed by Greg Norman’s venture

Opendorse is one of the largest companies in the NIL space and it all began with former Nebraska linebacker Blake Lawrence attempting to help just

With sports leagues changing and athletes embracing ownership, Paris Wallace saw the perfect opportunity to create the National Cycling League (NCL). Prior to creating the

A former rugby player himself, Dugald Macdonald wanted to connect the worlds of sport and data. He co-founded Sportable in 2015 alongside NASA engineer Dr.

TeamSnap is one of the largest sports technology companies in North America and Peter Frintzilas is leading the charge after Waud Capital purchased TeamSnap in

AI video cameras/software is exploding across the globe and Patrik Olsson is at the forefront of it at Spiideo. Patrik was previously a Vice President

Vinit Bharara is a successful entrepreneur having founded and sold multiple companies: The Pit (acquired by Topps) Diapers.com (acquired by Amazon) Some Spider Studios (acquired

Sitting on an audience of over 2.5M followers, Adam Faris is thinking bigger than just content. He is a co-founder of Dapper Life, which is

When NIL went live in July 2021, Sean Clifford didn’t just sign endorsement deals – he created an agency, Limitless NIL, to help other players

Tracy Deforge is building The Player’s Impact, along with being on the board of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and USA Handball. A decorated

Ben DiNucci is a professional football player, playing for the Dallas Cowboys for 2 years and now for the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL.

With extensive global sporting knowledge and relationships, Edward helped found Sports Rights Tech. One of their partners, Yash, recently spent months in India observing the

After playing in the NFL for 6 years and working in sports for nearly a decade, David Anderson decided to start his own venture, BreakAway

After several years of building a sports agency in China, Matt Beyer decided to start the East Asia Super League (EASL). It is the top

Adam Breneman is a quick riser in the sports media world. He is an entrepreneur, college football analyst, investor, and content creator. Breneman was a

Ishveen Jolly is building OpenSponsorship, a two-sided global marketplace for sports sponsorship. Their platform makes it easy for brands to partner with athletes, teams, and

Brian Fagan is the founder of Oncoor Sports, a marketing agency for athletes, collectives, and brands. In 2021, it was acquired by a Utah-based group

Cole Peterson is one of the youngest coaches/directors in all of Division 1 FBS football. At 24 years old, he recently got hired by Trent

Paul Anton is building Huupe, the world’s first smart basketball hoop. It is the merging of technology, gaming, and sports training. Prior to Huupe, Anton

Steven Farag is building Campus Ink, a merch platform at the center of NIL and college athletics. In 2022, Campus Ink raised several million dollars

Porter Grieve is building Mercury, a university fan experience platform that uses athlete-driven media to push the product forward. Prior to Mercury, Grieve spent several

Ryan Girardot is an exited founder now building in the youth basketball space. Cerebro Sports is a Mark Cuban company using data analytics to provide

Jacob Turner was the 9th pick in the 2009 MLB draft and played professional baseball for over a decade. He is now building JL Strategic

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

Nick Eyasian is a repeat entrepreneur and former race car driver who is now building a protective headwear company. LIGHT Helmets is a helmet company

Jason Syversen is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who is now building an AI company in sports. Sportsvisio automatically captures highlights and stats from sporting

CJ Watson is a former NBA player turned angel investor, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. In this podcast, he talked about the transition from playing pro