The Profluence Pod 🌐
Episodes
#300: Justin Hoveler, President of U.S. Sports Camps - Building a Sports Empire Through Camps
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Hoveler, President of U.S. Sports Camps, has spent his life immersed in athletics, growing up in a family that helped pioneer the youth camp in...
#299: Richard Odell, Masters Academy International (MAI) - The Future of Sports Education
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Odell is a seasoned leader in education, arts, and sports development, with a career spanning institutions like IMG Academy, Spire Academy, In...
#298: Alec Boccanfuso & Charles LaRosa, Gabelli - Breaking Down the Sports Investment Landscape
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Boccanfuso and Charles LaRosa are part of the investment team at Gabelli Funds, where they focus on identifying opportunities across the evolving...
#297: Bobby Sharma, Bluestone Equity Partners - How Private Equity Is Transforming the Sports Industry
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Sharma is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bluestone Equity Partners, an institutional private equity firm focused on investing across the gl...
#296: Joe Hollywood, Whatnot - Inside the World of Sports Card Breaking
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Hollywood is the founder and host of one of the top sports collectibles shows on Whatnot, where he has built a massive community around live sport...
#295: Miles Chamley-Watson & Leo Rifkind - Building the World Fencing League
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fencing is one of the oldest Olympic sports — but until now, it has never had a true professional league. In this episode of the Profluence Sports P...
#294: Andrew Spalter, East Goes Global: Unlocking Sports & Entertainment Markets Worldwide”
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Spalter, Founder and CEO of East Goes Global, joins the show to break down what it actually takes to build and operate globally in sports, ente...
#293: Barrick Prince, Creator Sports Network - The Rise of Creator-Led Sports Media
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barrick Prince is founder of Creator Sports Network, a platform reshaping how live sports reach modern audiences. With a background spanning global te...
#292: Ricardo Marques, Michelob Ultra - Inside the Olympic Playbook: How Michelob Ultra Activates Global Sports Moments
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo Marques, SVP of Marketing at Michelob Ultra, joins the show to unpack how one of the world’s most visible consumer brands approaches tent-po...
#291: Joe Caporoso, Team Whistle - Why Relatable Content Wins in Sports Media
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Caporoso has spent more than a decade helping shape one of the most recognizable digital sports media brands of the social era. Now serving as Pre...
#290: Rufus Hack, CEO Sony Sports - Rufus Hack, CEO Sony Sports - Inside Sony’s Vision for the Future of Sport
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rufus Hack has spent his career inside some of sport’s most influential institutions, from leadership roles connected to the Ryder Cup and the Europ...
#289: Rem de Rohan, CRO of Aggregate Sports | Inside $1 Billion in Sports Sponsorship Deals
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rem de Rohan serves as a key growth driver for Aggregate Sports, bringing more than 15 years of senior-level experience in sports marketing and revenu...
#288: Mitch Heath, Co-Founder of Teamworks - Building a $1B sports tech company
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Heath is a founding member of Teamworks and one of the key operators behind its growth into the leading operating system for elite sports organi...
#287: Jose Diaz, SMAC Entertainment - Managing Elite Talent & the Future of Athlete Brands
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Diaz is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Communications at SMAC Entertainment, where he leads talent management, bran...
#286: Jill Brabec, Nordic Combined USA - Saving an Olympic Sport
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Brabec is the President of Nordic Combined USA and one of the leading voices shaping the future of one of the Olympics’ oldest — and most mis...
#285: Dov Penzik, No Strings - Reimagining Padel as Sports Entertainment
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dov Penzik is a category-defining operator in competitive socializing and sports entertainment, best known for helping build and scale iconic concepts...
#284: Steve Kuhn, SportsPredic - How Sports Prediction Is Becoming a Skill
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#283: Chris Weil, Horizon Sports & Experiences - Building the Live Sports Economy
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Weil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences and one of the most influential executives in modern sports marketing. Prior ...
#282: Ryan Petkoff, Petkoff Strategies - Family Office Insights
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Petkoff has spent more than two decades operating at the highest levels of professional sports, helping build an NFL dynasty, shaping one of th...
#281: Ben Von Willer and Alberto Chaia, McKinsey’s Breakdown - Latino Fandom & the Future of Sports
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Von Willer and Alberto Chaia, partners at McKinsey & Company and co-authors of McKinsey’s latest report on Latino sports fans, outline how o...
#280: Phil Wallin, Diesel Optimization - The New Era of Human Performance
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Wallin, the founder of Diesel Optimization, has built one of the most respected performance ecosystems in modern sports. What started as a small ...
#279: Brooks Wiley, DUPR - Inside the Business of Pickleball
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#278: Raphael Eder, No Limits Tour - Reimagining Action Sports
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raphael Eder is the Founder & CEO of the No Limits Tour (NLT), a new global sports and media venture redefining how action sports are built, owned...
#277: Eddie Lewis & Erik Anderson, TOCA Soccer - The Global Soccer Experience Taking Over
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TOCA is building the future of global soccer experiences — blending technology, training, community, and entertainment in a way the U.S. market has ...
#276: Jeff Snyder and Irvin Garduno, KlutchShots AI - Transforming Youth Sports Content with AI
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KlutchShots AI is reshaping the future of youth sports by merging advanced computer vision, machine learning, and creative storytelling into an instan...
#275: Dan Porter, Overtime - Redefining Sports for the Next Generation
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overtime is one of the most disruptive forces in modern sports — building new leagues, cultural IP, and storytelling for a generation raised on hi...
#274: Brian Hoyer & Leo Rifkind - Building a New Legacy in College Sports: Inside Legacy25
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legacy25 is a newly launched private investment initiative transforming the U.S. college sports ecosystem. Backed by family-office capital and led b...
#273: Todd Smith, SFIA - Leading the Future of Sports & Fitness
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Smith is the President and CEO of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) — the leading global trade association for sports and fi...
#272: Matt Lederer, Comcast - The Strategy Behind Comcast’s Partnerships
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Lederer is the Vice President of Brand Partnerships & Engagement at Comcast, where he leads the strategy and execution behind a $90 million p...
#271: Dan McClory, Boustead & Company - Inside the Mind of a Global Investment Leader
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel J. McClory is an international investor, investment banker, and venture philanthropist with decades of experience leading equity capital market...
#270: Greg Hoffman, Beyond Your Limits - Building Iconic Brands Through Storytelling
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Hoffman is the founder of the brand advisory group Modern Arena, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Nike, and the bestselling author of Emoti...
#269: Mathew Focht, EMERGING - Building the Next Generation of Entertainment Destinations
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mathew D. Focht is the Founding Managing Partner of EMERGING, a growth equity and concept development firm helping best-in-class restaurant and entert...
#268: Christine Brown & Partners - The Legal Playbook Shaping the Future of College Sports
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Brown is the founder of Christine Brown & Partners, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of athletes, coaches, and institutions...
#267: Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap - Reshaping the Youth Sports Tech Industry
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Frintzilas is the Chief Executive Officer of TeamSnap. TeamSnap is the leading technology platform transforming how youth sports are organized, ...
#266: Omer Atesmen, Snow League - The Business of Winter Sports: Global Growth & Athlete-First
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omer Atesmen is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Snow League, a professional league reimagining snowboarding and free skiing for a global audience...
#265: Connor Lim, International Dance League (IDL) - Investing in Sports & Media
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Lim is the Founder of the International Dance League (IDL), a first-of-its-kind professional league redefining the global dance industry. Growi...
#264: Steve Strawbridge, President & CEO of Pop Warner - Building the Future of Youth Football
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
#263: Jake Deane, True Lacrosse - Youth Sports, Player Development & Core Values
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 experie...
#262: Jake Hoselton, Grass Clippings - The Rise of Night Golf
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Hoselton is the co-founder and CEO of Grass Clippings, the company behind Arizona’s only fully lighted golf course, Grass Clippings Rolling Hil...
#261: Sandeep Hingorani, BallerTV - Why Youth Sports Streaming is Changing the Game
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foun...
#260: Scott Birnbaum, Booster - Reinventing Fundraising in Youth & College Sports
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 PP...
#259: Konstantin Sonkin, i-BrainTech - Why Brain Training is the Next Frontier in Sports
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Konstantin Sonkin is the CEO and co-founder of i-BrainTech, a company transforming how athletes train through the power of neurotechnology. With a bac...
#258: Amanda Calabrese, SEQUEL - Women’s Health Innovation, and Building a Sports-Backed Brand
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
#257: Ryan Silver on Attitude of Gratitude, Youth Sports Growth, and the Future of Events
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Silver, President of Attitude of Gratitude, is a trailblazer in youth sports and event operations. With a vision rooted in appreciation and impac...
#256: Karim Kassam, Teamworks - AI-Driven Sports Analytics, and Building Winning Teams
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karim Kassam is the Vice President of Product at Teamworks, the leading software platform transforming high-performance operations in sports, military...
#255: Izell Reese, CEO of RCX Sports - Scaling NFL FLAG & Youth Sports Opportunities
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Izell Reese is the CEO of RCX Sports, a youth-sports experiences business working with professional leagues, national governing bodies, and brands to ...
#254: Brent Richard & Drew Weatherford: Expanding College Sports with Project Add More Athletes"
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
#253: Samuel Westberg, Co-Founder & CEO of LaSource – Connecting Sports Tech, Media, and Rights Holders
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel Westberg is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LaSource, a sports consulting agency helping sports tech companies, startups, and med...
#252: Mohit Pareek, Partner at Drake Star – Navigating Tech M&A and Global Investment Trends
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#251: John Parker, Kickback Soccer Media - Building the Future of U.S. Soccer Culture
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kickback Soccer Media is a groundbreaking new media company founded by leading voices in American soccer. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Kickbac...
#250: Erik Minnick, Versus Ventures - Investing in the Future of Sports, Gaming & Fintech with
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
#249: Paul Rigault, Døds Diving League - Inside the Fastest-Growing Extreme Sport
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fastes...
##248: Scott Goldman, Founder of AIQ+ - Mental Performance Meets AI
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Goldman is a high performance and clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience working with elite athletes and organizations in the NB...
#247: Jonas Mårtensson, Cleeks Golf Club & LIV Golf League - The Future of Team Golf
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mojang Studios (th...
#246: Anthony Dittmann, founder OmegaBall - The Next Evolution of Soccer
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Dittmann is a master of reimagining live sports. With over 25 years producing televised events for ESPN, the NFL, and NBC, he’s now channeli...
#245: Adam Cook, Campus Ink Sports - Inside Campus Ink: Where Athletes Become Brands
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Cook, Vice President at Campus Ink Sports, brings a rare mix of athlete, educator, and entrepreneur. A former collegiate volleyball champion turn...
#244: Glenn Schneider, CEO of SUSA FC - How SUSA FC Is Redefining Youth Soccer in America
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Schneider, CEO of SUSA FC, brings a unique blend of corporate leadership and grassroots passion to the youth soccer landscape. Under his directi...
#243: Johnny Grave, CEO of Major League Cricket - Inside the Rise of Major League Cricket
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. W...
#242: Taylor Meyer, Hyperspace Ventures - Scaling Startups Through Tech & Capital
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Meyer is a serial entrepreneur and the Managing Partner at Hyperspace Ventures. After successfully founding and exiting his first tech company ...
#241: Marc Riccio, CEO of USA Lacrosse - Inside the Evolution of Lacrosse
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Riccio, CEO of USA Lacrosse, brings decades of sports business experience from leadership roles at the New York Jets, Lagardère Sports, and more...
#240: LaVelle Juan, CEO & Co-Founder, Brag House - Empowering Gen Z Connections through gaming and sport
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brag House is reshaping the college gaming landscape by blending community, culture, and casual esports into one inclusive platform. Focused on the Ge...
#239: Ed Moed, CEO of Hot Paper Lantern - Building Meaningful Sports Brands
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Moed is helping redefine how sports brands grow—with clarity, creativity, and cultural relevance. As CEO of Hot Paper Lantern and its sports-focu...
#238: Sam Porter Co-Owner Club Necaxa & Club Equidad - Global Perspective on Owning Sports Teams
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Equid...
#237: Andres Cantor, Founder of Fútbol de Primera | Elevating Soccer in the U.S. for Over 35 Years
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fútbol de Primer...
#236: Aaron Miller, Will Ventures - Venture Capital in the Arena of Sports & Culture
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm built on the belief that sports are more than entertainment—they’re a launchpad for transform...
#235: Brian Hough, Co-Founder & CEO at PressBox - Powering the Future of Personalized Sports Content
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PressBox is redefining how sports organizations connect with fans—automating the creation of highly-personalized, sponsorable content across platfor...
#234: Davyeon Ross, Co-Founder & President ShotTracker - Redefining Basketball Intelligence
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ShotTracker is redefining how basketball is measured, experienced, and understood. Through a powerful combination of sensors and software, the platfor...
#233: Brian Feeney, Tyton Partners | Investing in the Future of Sports & Education
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyton Partners is the leading advisory firm focused exclusively on the rapidly evolving Global Knowledge Sector. With a unique blend of investment ban...
#232: Greg Glass, FanStake | Bringing Transparency, Fairness, and Fan Power to NIL
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FanStake is reshaping the future of college sports by empowering fans and supporting athletes through a transparent, risk-free NIL model. Led by Greg ...
#231: Austin Elrod Co‑Founder & President, TheLinkU | Protecting Athletes in the NIL Era
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TheLinkU emerged in 2022 to guide colleges and athletes through the fast‑moving Name, Image & Likeness era. Built by Austin Elrod—whose ...
#230: Adam Lewites, Phoenix Capital Ventures - The Sports VC Playbook
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV) is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the future of sports, gaming, human performance, and immersive medi...
#229: Angella Goran Founder of Tap and Go & The Power Hour |Building a Global Movement for Sport Wellness
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angella Goran is a lifelong athlete, former professional cyclist, and visionary behind The Power Hour — a global movement to get millions of people ...
#228: John Albright Partner at Relay Ventures | Investing in the Future of Sports, Gaming, and Media
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing exceptional founders at the intersection of SportsTech, gaming, and media. With deep roo...
#227: Steve Delsohn, Delsohn Strategies | Elevating Executive Profiles Through Strategic Media
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Delsohn is the founder of Delsohn Strategies, a boutique communications firm helping top executives and founders secure impactful national media...
#226: Dave Checketts, Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Fund | The Future of Global Sports Ownership
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital Fund is a newly launched $1.2B private equity fund focused on investing in sports franchises and related asset...
#225: Roger Ehrenberg, Eberg Capital | Investing in the Future of Sports and Entertainment
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eberg Capital is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments across the sports entertainment ecosystem, including sports franchises, bet...
#224: Geetansh Sahni, Yashaa Global Capital - Investing in the Future of Sports & Gaming
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#223: Brooks Schaden, Tom’s Watch Bar - Redefining the Sports Bar Experience
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
#222: Chad Wilton, CEO of PEAK - Building the Global Home of SportsTech
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 across...
#221: Robert Thompson, Valhalla SC Arena - Reinventing Sports Entertainment
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 im...
#220: Chris Hetherington, CEO of Fathead - Building a Fan Brand
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 executi...
#219: Nic Sulsky, The Curling Group - Reimagining Curling for the Global Stage
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 curling. With a bac...
#218: Cory Heitz, PREP Athletics - Helping players to improve their college exposure
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#217: Dr. Jim Borchers, USCAH - Prioritizing Athlete Health & Safety
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Conference....
#216: John D’Orsay, CEO at EventConnect - Innovation in Youth Sports
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John D’Orsay is the CEO of EventConnect, a leading technology platform transforming the way sports tournaments are managed. With over 20 years of ex...
#215: Akshat Prakash, Camb.ai - Breaking Language Barriers with AI
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Akshat Prakash is the CTO of Camb.ai, an AI-driven company revolutionizing language accessibility. With a background in AI from Carnegie Mellon and ex...
#214: Ryan Weldon, Founder of 13th Bridge Games Studio - Reimagining Sports Gaming
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Weldon, the founder of 13th Bridge Games Studio, is a life-long gamer and sports fanatic with an extensive background in marketing, sales, and ma...
#213: Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads - The Digital Home for Pickleball Players
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads, is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the fastest-growing sport in America — pic...
#212: Keith Stein, Founder of Women’s Pro Baseball League - Pioneering Women’s Baseball
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Stein, CEO of the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball team, is making waves in sports by spearheading the return of professional women’s baseball —...
#211: Kelly Morgan, Elite 7 Sports Medicine - Revolutionizing Sports Medicine
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elite 7 Sports Medicine is redefining athlete care by providing innovative, on-site medical services at sports events nationwide. With a team of exper...
#210: Michael Madding, COO Lucra Sports - Raising $25m in Betting
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucra Sports is redefining gamification in sports, entertainment, and media. As a venture-backed startup, Lucra provides innovative engagement solutio...
209: The Future of Racquet Sports: Investment, Innovation & Growth
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s panel explored the rapidly evolving landscape of racquet sports, highlighting key investment trends, technological advancements, and th...
#208: Brent Richard - CEO, IMG Academy | The Future of Sports & Education
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, serving over 150,000 student-athletes and 40,000 coaches annually through its boarding sc...
#207: Dan Banon & Tarryn Moss: Hudl & Balltime - The acquisition
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balltime is the first-ever Volleyball AI platform, trusted by 3,800+ teams worldwide for their video and analytics needs. By fully automating stats an...
#206: Brandon McCaghren - Founder of the Professional Grappling Federation | Revolutionizing Jiu-Jitsu
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#205: Ruben Amaro Jr. - From MLB to Sluggball: Reinventing Baseball for a New Era
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Baseball Life: Player, GM, Coach, and InnovatorFew people have seen the game of baseball from as many angles as Ruben Amaro Jr.—big league player,...
#204: Alex Van Alen & John Pruellaget - FlingGolf is Making Golf More Fun & Accessible
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FlingGolf is transforming golf—making it more active, more fun, and more accessible. Instead of using traditional golf clubs, players use the New Sw...
#203: Jason Syversen - Founder of Sportsvisio | The Future of Sports Analytics with SportsVisio
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At SportsVisio, we are a team of passionate AI-driven software engineers and sports enthusiasts committed to transforming the way athletes and coaches...
#202: Joe Dunnigan - Founder & CEO, Alt Sports Data| Transforming Alternative Sports Betting Through Data & Technology
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ALT Sports Data was founded in 2021 to revolutionize alternative sports betting through exclusive data rights, AI-driven trading models, and cutting-e...
#201: Pete Nakos - College Sports Business Reporter covering NIL at On3 | The Business of College Sports & NIL
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Nakos is a leading College Sports Business Reporter at On3 Sports, where he covers the evolving landscape of NIL, the transfer portal, and privat...