The Profluence Pod 🌐

#200: David Shapiro: President, North America at Pixellot | Transforming Sports with Automated Production

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

#199: Charles Allen – CEO of INTENNSE | From $4M to the Future

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

#198: Maxx Lepselter - President of Maxx MGMT | Empowering Athletes Beyond the Field

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maxx MGMT, founded in 2018, is a boutique agency disrupting the athlete representation industry by offering tailored, off-the-field management service...

#197: Multi-Club Ownership Panel - Insights from Industry Leaders

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

#196: Sean Flaherty - CEO of Playeasy | Revolutionizing Sports Tourism

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

#195: Brendan Doyle - President of US Sports Camps | Empowering Youth Through Sports Camps

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 leader with dee...

#194: Vasu Kulkarni - Founding Partner of Courtside Ventures | From Founder to VC: A Journey in Sports and Gaming

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

#193: Chase Richardson: CEO of Full Pull| Transforming Truck & Tractor Pulling in Mainstream Entertainment

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

#192: Mike Buckley - 2X World Champion Sailor, CEO of U.S. SailGP Team | Transforming Sailing into a Global Phenomenon

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#191: Michael LaSalle - Partner at Shamrock Capital | Investing in the Future of Media, Sports, and Entertainment

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#190: Matt Joyce – Former MLB All-Star & Entrepreneur | From Pro Baseball to Business Success

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 20...

#189: Graham Leveston - Co-Founder of College Properties Group | World-Class Events for Athletes

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Leveston, Co-Founder of College Properties Group (CPG), is redefining athlete experiences through world-class event management and brand develo...

#188: Matt Kurowski - President of i9 Sports® | Redefining Youth Sports Excellence

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#187 - Jared Solomon - CEO of Five Iron Golf | Revolutionizing Urban Golf Experiences

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wel...

#186: Evan Roosevelt & Matthew Erley - Co-Founders of Old Tom Capital | Investing in Golf’s Future

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Jason Clement - Co-Founder of Sports Facilities Companies | Sports Facilities and Community Growth

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#184: Joey Grant - Founder & CEO of GMTM | Transforming the Discovery of Athletes

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#183: Adeel Yang - Co-founder & CEO of Dryvebox | Revolutionizing Golf with Accessible, Mobile Experiences

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 skill lev...

#182: Daren Hornig – Principal of SPORTIME Pickleball | Building the Future of Pickleball Facilities

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#181: Seth Gruen & Jonathan Gluskin – Co-Founders of The Branded Agency | Sports Branding for the Digital Age

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#180: Tom Farrey - Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Founder| Shaping a Better Future for Youth Sports

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#179: Will Bartholomew - CEO of D1 Sports Training | From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Will Bartholomew’s Journey to Building D1 Sports

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

D1 Sports Training was founded in 2001 by Will Bartholomew in Nashville, TN. Known for its elite, sports-based training, D1 has grown into one of the ...

#178: Jeff Spring, CEO & Tour Director of the Disc Golf Pro Tour | Expanding Professional Disc Golf Worldwide

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, play...

#177: Nathan Bowen, Founder of TPH Academy | Empowering Student-Athletes for Lifelong Success

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TPH Academy provides a focused environment for student-athletes to Study, Train, and Play to their fullest potential. Combining accredited academics w...

#176: Alex Bazzell, President of Unrivaled | Elevating Women’s Basketball: Innovation, Storytelling, and New Opportunities

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#175: - Youth Sports Panel - Opportunities, Challenges, Future Insights

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This month's panel was around Youth Sports -  we delved into the opportunities, challenges, and future insights shaping the youth sports industry, wh...

#174: - Tyrre Burks, Founder and CEO Player's Health | Protecting the Future of Youth Sports: Safety, Accessibility, and Players Health

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#173: Runish Gudhka - CEO of BatFast | Revolutionizing Sports with Simulation Technology

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BatFast, led by Runish Gudhka, is transforming how athletes and fans experience sports through cutting-edge simulation technology. BatFast combines ad...

#172: Amir Zonozi - CEO & Co-Founder, Zoomph | Sports Analytics: Elevating Brand Exposure and Future Trends

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amir Zonozi, CEO of Zoomph, is revolutionizing how sports, entertainment, and esports measure sponsorship value and audience engagement. With advanced...

#171: Sukemasa Kabayama - Co-Founder, Uplift Labs | Revolutionizing Fitness with AI Technology

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uplift Labs, co-founded by Sukemasa Kabayama, is breaking new ground in athlete performance and health using AI-powered movement analysis. Uplift's la...

#170: Nick Venson – Founder & CEO, Swag Golf | Building Swag Golf from Vision to Market Success

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 access...

#169: Adam Golomb – CEO, Primanti Brothers | The Future of Food, Sports, and Community

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Primanti Brothers, famous for its iconic French-fry-topped sandwiches, blends tradition with modern innovation to deliver a unique dining experience l...

#168: Bharath Rao – Founder, BASport | The Secrets Behind Major Sport Investments

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#167: Patrick Talty - President, Indiana Sports Corp | Economic Impact of Sports Events

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#166: Hank Leber - Co-Founder, League of Play | GenZ Tailored Sports League

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#165: Jake Fleshner & Michael Axman - Co-Founders, The Nucleus Network | Startup Fundraising & Networking

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#164: Lauren Selig - Founder, Shake and Bake | Sports & Entertainment Investment Insights

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#163: Ace Rodrigues - CEO, Founder Pickleball Kingdom | Franchising 300+ Pickleball Complexes

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#162: Mike Rolih - CEO, GoRout | Fast Growing Sports Tech Solution

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#161: Justin Driscoll - Principal, LEAD | Pre-Seed Sports Investment

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

#160: Adam Azor - EVP Global Marketing, Sportradar | 1st Party Data & Marketing Insights

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

#159: Trey Bowles - Managing Director, Techstars | Insights for Sports Startup Founders

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#158: John Stewart - CEO, Co-Founder Fastbreak AI | Transforming Sports Scheduling from Top to Bottom

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently receiving investment from the NBA, NHL, and Profluence Capital, John Stewart is transforming sports at Fastbreak AI.  Fastbreak AI brings th...

#157: Jordan Gazdik - Founder BENCHPLAYERS | Building a Diverse Sports Portfolio

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

#156: Ben Nichols - Founder, Padel 22 | Building a Padel-focused PR firm

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 it.  Padel 22 is a ...

#155: CiCi Bellis - Founding Partner, Cartan Capital | From Pro Tennis to Sports VC

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 capita...

#154: Rahat Kulshreshtha - Co-Founder, Quidich | Transforming Sports Broadcasts in India

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#153: Justin Bass - Managing Director, MAI Capital | RIAs and Financial Advising for Athletes

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 athl...

#152: Gio Marcantoni - Founder Volo | Adult Social Sports Roll-Up

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Baltimore i...

#151: Stephen Smith - CEO, Co-Founder Kitman Labs | Scaling Performance Intelligence Company

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#150: Matt Wheeler - Co-Founder, SportsRecruits | Scaling Youth Sports Business to 8-Figures

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#149: Daniel Poneman - NIL & NBA Agent | Insights Building Top Boutique Representation Agency

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 for more...

#148: Peter Simon - President, Simon Sports | Investing Across Different Sports Verticals

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#147: Chris Van Dusen - Partner, Solyco Capital | Entering Sports Investment World

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#146: Amit Golan - CEO, Co-Founder Minutely | Scaling Sports Tech Company

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Minutely works with the largest media properties in sports as a video optimization platform for digital publishers.  Amit Golan's background boas...

#145: Shannon Terry - Founder On3 | Building & Exiting Sports Media Platforms

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#144: Lance Dietz - Partner, KB Partners | Early-Stage Sports Investment Insights

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#143: Mike Nicoll - Director, The Spoils | Exploring America’s Youth Basketball Industrial Complex

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Nicoll is a former hooper turned award-winning filmmaker focused heavily on basketball's business side in his documentaries.  The Spoils pen...

#142: José Bautista - MLB All-Star Turned Investor & Team Owner

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#141: Kelli Alldredge - President, Chicken N Pickle | TopGolf for Pickleball

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#140: Nicholas Kelland - CSO, Forever Network | Building Products on Top of Sports Media

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently closing out their $4M Series A round, Forever Network is adding more sports and new products and expanding to the United States.  Forever Ne...

#139: Brett Johnson - CEO, Benevolent Capital | Multi-Club Ownership (3 Teams)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 best investors i...

#138: Ryan Silver - President, West Coast Elite | Building Youth Sports Company to Acquisition

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.  WCE is...

#137: Victorien Tixier - CEO, Co-Founder ScorePlay | From Idea to Hundreds of Clients in Sports Tech

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#136: Donn Davis - Founder PFL (Professional Fighters League) | Building a $1B+ Sports League

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PFL is the #1 fastest-growing sports league in the world quickly rising to challenge the UFC and is coming off a $100M investment from Saudi’s SRJ I...

#135: Huck Sorock - Co-Founder Refr Sports | Understanding the Referee Market

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ste...

#134: Troy Jones - CEO, Co-Founder StatusPRO | Sports Tech and XR Gaming + $20M Google Ventures Raise

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#133: Michael Dub - CEO, Founder Sweet Chameleon | The Future of Sports Collectibles are Phygital

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 inte...

#132: David Wurth - Founder, PLYR | Leveraging Media Platform to Build in Sports

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The "Redzone for Baseball", PLYR is aiming to revolutionize discovery, engagement, and interaction with sports through its players. After sp...

#131: Jeff Byers - Co-Founder, Momentous | Former NFL Player Building The Future of Human Performance

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Defense Department, 90% of NFL teams, and many high-level performers including Andrew Huberman use Momentous products.  Momentous offers high-qua...

#130: Craig Winning - Managing Director BatBox USA | Scaling a Sportainment Concept Globally

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

#129: Ollie Raison - Co-Founder F1 Arcade | Insights on Social Entertainment

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#128: Jared Kleinstein - CEO/Founder Gondola & Fresh Tape Media | Insights on Sports Content + Social Media

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#127: Evan Parker - CEO, Mantel | Building Community & Content around Collectibles in Sports

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#126: Vaidhy Murti - CEO/Founder WIT Sports | Changing Dynamic of Digital Sports Activations

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#125: Ari Kaplan - Head of Evangelism Databricks | Deep Insights on Sports, AI, and Data Analytics

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#124: James Giglio - CEO, Founder MVP Interactive | Going beyond the jumbotron

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into fan engagement, creating immersive experiences, and MVP Interactive + James Giglio’s new book Beyond the Jumbotron.  MVP Interact...

#123: Rob Ponger - CEO, Perfect Game | Creating a “Flywheel” of Brands & Youth Baseball + Softball

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#122: Brendan Winters - Co-Founder, Pro Skills Basketball | From One Summer Camp to National Youth Expansion

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#121: Santiago Halty - CEO, Founder Senda Athletics | Futsal and Building an Apparel Brand in Sports

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pro...

#120: Tito Machado & Scott Mendelssohn, DUPR executives | Building the backbone of pickleball ratings

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pickle...

#119: Mohit Pareek - Principal, Drake Star Partners | Sports Tech Report In-Depth Insights

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 and tech inve...

#118: Antony Arena - CEO, Aura | Redefining Fan Engagement, Building in Sports, and Learnings from the Agency World

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With over 60+ employees globally, the Aura platform is transforming traditional linear content experiences into an engaging, interactive, and immersiv...

#117: Daniel Shichman - CEO, Co-Founder WSC Sports | AI, Scaling Globally, and the Future of Sports

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WSC Sports is nearly a billion-dollar Israeli company, that enables sports media rights owners to automatically generate personalized sports videos in...

#116: Sameer Ahuja - President GameChanger, SVP Dick’s Sporting Goods | Youth Sports and Navigating The Space

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#115: Jenna Kurath - Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech | Accelerator Program, Selecting Startups, and Cohort #4

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#114: Dominic Pardini - CEO, Founder CrewLab | The rowing industry and finalizing their pre-seed round

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CrewLAB recently completed a pre-seed round for their sports team management system for high school and collegiate endurance sports.  We dive deep in...

#113: Wayne Kimmel - Managing Partner SeventySix Capital | Evolution of Sports Tech Investing

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#112: Establishing the United Basketball League: With Co-Founders Ricky Davis and Chris Allison

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 NB...

#111: Jonathan Stern - CEO, Improbable Media | Building Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Media Arm

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#110: Tiago Costa - CEO, Co-Founder Full Venue | AI platform & learnings across “sport-ainment” industry 

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#109: Dr. Aron Souza - President, The Enhanced Games | No drug-testing league to compete with the Olympics

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#108: Dave Mirynech - CEO FanClub Sports Capital | Sports As An Uncorrelated Asset Class

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FanClub Sports Capital is a syndication platform and registered investment advisor (RIA) that connects deals to private investors. Before founding Fan...

#107: Wade Floyd - Founder CoachTube | Successfully Building a Marketplace in Sports

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#106: Mike Shogren - CEO Prevent Biometrics | Managing Data/Product in Sports | Mouthguards & Concussion Tech

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 diagn...

#105: Daniel Kirschner - CEO Greenfly | Lessons Scaling Across Sports & Benefits of Starting a Company in Athletics

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greenfly has been building in sports & media for ten years with 500+ major organizations as clients led by Daniel Kirschner.   Greenfly's sh...

#104: Tyler Gates - GM Brightline Interactive, Chief Futurist Glimpse Group | Merging Immersive Tech & Sports

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#103: Robyn Duda - MD, Co-Founder RacquetX | Building The Homebase For ALL Racquet Sports

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#102: Nick Riggall - Co Founder RugbyDAO | Building Community & Redefining Rugby's Next 200 Years

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

#101: CJ Handron - CEO Diamond Kinetics | Exploring the Evolution of Sports Tech

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 first companies in ...