The Sport Businessman Podcast
Episodes
#66: Shawn Tilger | President, GF Sports & Entertainment
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Shawn Tilger, President of GF Sports and Entertainment, on how private equity is fueling growth in sports and live events through target...
#65: Aldo Comi | Co‑Founder & CEO, Soccerment
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Aldo Comi, Co‑Founder and CEO of Soccerment, on how football is being reshaped by AI, performance data, and wearable technology, and w...
#64: Danny Menken | Co-Founder & GP, Athvance Capital
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Danny Menken, former Managing Director of Eurosport, co‑founder of Eleven Sports, Chairman of Levels Fight League, and co‑founder of...
#63: Han Park | CEO & Founder, Payment Labs
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Han Park, CEO & Founder of Payment Labs, on how global payouts are being rebuilt for esports, sports, NIL, and the creator economy a...
#62: Edoardo Martorelli | Founder & Executive Director, Drive Sports Marketing
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Edoardo Martorelli, Founder & Executive Director of Drive Sports Marketing, on how brands, rights holders, and drivers build strateg...
#61: Antonio Alquezar | CEO & Team Principal, Spain SailGP
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Antonio Alquezar, Team Principal of Spain SailGP, on how the team went from last in Season 3 to World Champions in Season 4 by aligning ...
#60: Raphael Gellar | CEO of Forward Sports Group
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Raphael Gellar, Founder of Forward Sports Group, on how his boutique football consultancy represents players, coaches, and clubs across ...
#59: Koen Put, Senior Partner & Managing Director of Double Pass
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Koen Put, Senior Partner & Managing Director of Double PassFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to ap...
#58: Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida VenturesFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like...
#57: Massimo Zanetti, Owner Virtus Bologna & Founder Segafredo Zanetti
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Massimo Zanetti, Founder of Segafredo Zanetti and Owner of Virtus Bologna. We discuss how he built a global coffee business from Ita...
#56: Omer Atesmen, CEO The Snow League
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow LeagueFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contac...
#55: Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP Team
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP TeamFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appe...
#54: Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global PartnersFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would ...
#53: Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand RugbyFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, con...
#52: Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros Capital
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros CapitalFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, co...
#51: Erik Stover, CEO of New York Cosmos
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Stover, CEO of New York CosmosFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact...
#50: Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder of Atletico Dallas
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder Atletico DallasFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on t...
#49: Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving League
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving LeagueFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, con...
#48: Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital | Pt.2
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital
#47: 15 Acquisitions in 4 Minutes - Money in Motion (Sept 24th)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
15 deals in under 4 minutes from stadium projects to billion-dollar media moves. Here’s where investors are putting money in sports, media, and ente...
#46: Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital | Pt.1
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital
#45: Brett Johnson, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Shareholder Ipswich Town FC | Pt.2
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
#44: Brett Johnson, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Shareholder Ipswich Town FC | Pt.1
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
#43: Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion | Pt.2
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
#42: Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion | Pt.1
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
#41: Danny Dekker, Managing Director Westchester SC | Pt.2
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching...
#40: Danny Dekker, Managing Director Westchester SC | Pt.1
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching...
#39: (ITA) Umberto Gandini, President of LBA | Pt.2
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nella seconda parte dell’intervista con Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A, approfondiamo il progetto Next Gen e le iniziative ...
#38: (ITA) Umberto Gandini, President of LBA | Pt.1
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A ed ex dirigente di AC Milan e AS Roma, si unisce al podcast per discutere la sua carriera di olt...
#37: (ITA) Giulio Gallazzi, President of Alcione Milano 1952 & CEO of SRI Group | Pt.2
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giulio Gallazzi, Presidente di Alcione Milano, CEO di SRI Group & Ex giocatore di Football Americano, si unisce al podcast per discutere del model...
#36: (ITA) Giulio Gallazzi, President of Alcione Milano 1952 & CEO of SRI Group | Pt.1
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giulio Gallazzi, Presidente di Alcione Milano, CEO di SRI Group & Ex giocatore di FootballAmericano, si unisce al podcast per discutere del panora...
#35: (ITA) Luca Scordo, Perfomance Coach & Assistant Coach of Alkholood Saudi Club
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luca Scordo, Perfomance Coach & Assistant Coach of Alkholood Saudi Club
#34: Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club | Pt.2
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club
#33: Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club | Pt.1
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club
#32: Daniel Hall, Founder & CEO of Club Underdog Multi Club Org | Pt.2
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Hall, Founder & CEO of Club Underdog Multi Club Org and currently Chairman of Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
#31: Wayne Kimmel, Founder and Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital | Pt.2
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Kimmel, Founder and Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital.
#30: Daniel Hall, Founder & CEO of Club Underdog Multi Club Org | Pt.1
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Hall, Founder & CEO of Club Underdog Multi Club Org and currently Chairman of Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
#29: Agustina De Giovanni, 1st Mental Coach in MLS & NWSL History | Pt.2
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agustina De Giovanni, CEO & Founder of ADG Mental Performance and Mental Performance Coach at Bay FC.
#28: Wayne Kimmel, Founder and Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital | Pt.1
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Kimmel, Founder and Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital.
#27: Agustina De Giovanni, 1st Mental Coach in MLS & NWSL History | Pt.1
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agustina De Giovanni, 1st Mental Coach in MLS & NWSL History
#26: Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County Football Club | Pt.2
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County FC
#25: Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County Football Club | Pt.1
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County Football Club
#24: (ITA) Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC | Pt.2
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto De Fanti, Football Agent & Intermediary at RDF Football and Former A.F.C Sunderland Football Director
#23: (ITA) Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC | Pt.1
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC
#22: Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency | Pt.2
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Agency.
#21: Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency | Pt.1
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency
#20: Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC | Pt.2
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer at AEK Athens FC
#19: Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC | Pt.1
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC.
#18: Nick Littlehales, #1 Sleep Coach of Elite Athletes | Pt.2
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Littlehales, Sports Sleep Coach. Founder of the R90 Technique & International Best Selling Author of SLEEP.
#17: Nick Littlehales, #1 Sleep Coach of Elite Athletes | Pt.1
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Littlehales, Founder of the R90 Technique & International Best Selling Author of SLEEP.
#16: Mathieu Lacome, Chief Performance Officer Parma Calcio 1913 | Pt.2
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Lacome, Chief Performance & Data Analytics Officer of Parma Calcio 1913.
#16: Mathieu Lacome, Chief Performance Officer Parma Calcio 1913 | Pt.1
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mathieu Lacome, Chief Performance & Data Analytics Officer of Parma Calcio 1913
#15: Ryan McCumber, CEO of Sports Tech AI | Pt.2
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan McCumber, CEO of Sports Tech AI.
#15: Ryan McCumber, CEO of Sports Tech AI | Pt.1
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan McCumber, CEO of Sports Tech AI.
#14: Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC | Pt.2
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC.
#13: Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC | Pt.1
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Johns, Chief Business Officer of Los Angeles FC.
#12: Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal | Pt.2
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.
#11: Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal | Pt.1
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Dhruva, Co-Founder of Factoreal.
#10: Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency | Pt.2
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency
#9: Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency | Pt.1
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shajuanna Jordan, Founder of Ladies 1st Sports Agency
#8: Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz | Pt.2
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.
#7: Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz | Pt.1
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Crouvizier, Co-Founder of Royaltiz.
#6: Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) | Pt.2
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) discusses the need for increas...
#5: Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) | Pt.1
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Thompson, Business Development Specialist of Louisville City FC (USL Championship) & Racing Louisville (NWSL) shares advice on how to effect...
#4: Josip Vrankich, Pro Basketball Player & MBA Candidate | Pt.2
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Basketball Player and MBA Candidate Josip Vrankich shares advice on how to find enjoyment in academics similar to the passion for sports...
#3: Josip Vrankich, Pro Basketball Player & MBA Candidate | Pt.1
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Basketball Player and MBA Candidate Josip Vrankich shares advice on pursuing a professional sports in Europe after playing NCAA Division...
#2: Ronald Garces, Founder GK Academy Florida & Inter Miami CF Academy Coach
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this inspiring episode of Lead The Game, as we sit down with Ronald Garces, former professional goalkeeper and Founder of GK Academy Florid...
#1: Matteo Gasperoni, Assistant Coach FIU Men's Soccer
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Matteo Gasperoni, a true powerhouse both on and off the field. With unwave...
Lead The Game Intro
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lead The Game Podcast is the go-to resource for young adults and students aspiring to excel in the sports industry. Designed for passionate individual...