🎙Continuing the Global Sports Tech VC Report series, the SportsTech Allstars presents: Lauren Pedersen, CEO at SportAI. In this conversation, Lauren Pedersen, CEO of Sport AI, discusses the innovative use of AI and computer vision in sports technique analysis, particularly in racket sports. She shares insights on the challenges of traditional coaching methods, the recent funding successes of Sport AI, and the company's vision for expanding into other sports. The discussion also touches on the importance of democratising access to sports coaching, the role of technology in enhancing fan engagement, and the future of AI in sports commentary. Takeaways - Sport AI uses AI for technique analysis in sports. - AI can provide objective feedback for athletes. - Recent funding includes notable investors like Magnus Carlsen. - Partnerships with platforms like Matchi enhance user experience. - AI can personalise equipment recommendations for players. - Democratising access to coaching is a key goal. - AI commentary can revolutionise fan engagement in sports. To learn more, visit: sportai.com Get in touch with Lauren Pederson at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmartinpedersen/ Hosted by ⁠Rohn Malhotra⁠ from ⁠SportsTechX⁠ - Leading source of Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem. Download the 2024 Global Sports tech VC Report here: sportstechx.com/reports/gstvcr24 Sign Up for the Sports Tech Weekly Newsletter for more news, features & insights on Sports Tech: https://newsletter.sportstechx.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:40 Sport AI's Vision 12:18 Innovative Use Cases 21:23 Enhancing Fan Engagement

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