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123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Global Sports Technology Podcast delivering you in-depth interviews with the greatest minds in sports tech and innovation.
Hosted by Thomas Alomes and presented by STWS - a global leader in sports technology advisory, knowledge and insights.
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Building startup leagues and tech businesses with Jared Kleinstein, Fresh Tape Media and Brian Michael Cooper, American Flag Football League
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat does it take to build something new in sports and technology? We explore the real challenges and opportunities of growing teams, leagues, and businesses from those with first-hand experience. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. Jared Kleinstein (CEO, Fresh Tape Media)https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmichaelcooper/ Brian Michael Cooper (President & COO, American Flag Football League)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephi-...
Revenue Generation Strategies in the Digital Age with Dan Healy, FanPower and Jeremy Jones, nVenue
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 55.2 MBLearn from industry experts Dan Healy and Jeremy Jones about the latest revenue growth strategies, sponsorship opportunities, and monetization models that are driving success in the digital era. The discussion also includes an update on the development of legalized US sports betting and how tech is being used to engage with betting sports fans. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. Dan Healy (Founder & CEO, FanPower) https:/...
Fan Engagement and Immersive Experiences with Courtney Jeffries, VRTL and Stephi Blank, WIT Sports
August 22, 2023 10:05 - 42 minutes - 49.9 MBThis discussion delves into the world of fan engagement and uncovers how organizations are creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences, foster brand loyalty, and maximize fan interaction. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. Courtney Jeffries (CEO, VRTL) https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jeffries-8b53571a/ Stephi Blank (VP, Marketing, WIT Sports) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephi-blank-48aa6a42/ Nate Thomp...
Can Major League Cricket conquer America? with Adam Crosthwaite
August 20, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBCricket is the world's second most popular sport with over 2.5 billion fans worldwide. A group of high-profile investors, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, have launched a new T20 tournament in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC) hopes to establish a foothold for cricket in the world's richest sporting market, but will it succeed long term? We spoke with Adam Crosthwaite for the inside word on cricket in the land of the free. Adam is the co-founder and CEO of The Brand Bar a Marketing a...
Data driven decision making with Nashville Predators, CrowdIQ & Country Music Association
August 16, 2023 14:53 - 52 minutes - 65.7 MBRecorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. This discussion uncovers insights into the power of data and analytics in driving informed decision-making across various aspects of the sports industry, including sales & service performance, operational strategies, and fan behavior analysis. Tyree White (Director, Business Strategy & Analytics, Nashville Predators) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyreewhite/ Rachel Goodger (CRO, CrowdIQ) ...
The 2023 Sports Tech Market Report with Mohit Pareek, Drake Star Partners
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBMohit Pareek is a seasoned tech and digital-media investment banker, bringing over 14 years of experience advising on all types of M&A and financing transactions focusing on sports tech, gaming, esports, interactive entertainment, and media. Some of Mohit’s most notable transactions include sale of Echtra Games to Zynga/ Take 2, Spiketrap to Reddit, Firefly Studios to Devolver Digital, FreshPlanet to Vivendi / Gameloft, Slightly Mad Studios to Codemasters / EA, nWay to Animoca Brands, Wildw...
Democratizing elite training through tech and disruptive NIL deals with Scott Deans, BeOne Sports
August 09, 2023 11:22 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBScott Deans is CEO and founder of BeONE Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager. Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdeans00/ -- Subscribe to the Sports Tech Feed newsletter. Your source for in-depth sports technology insights, news, and analysis: ...
Democratizing elite training through disruptive tech and innovative NIL deals with Scott Deans, BeOne Sports
August 09, 2023 11:22 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBScott Deans is CEO and founder of BeONE Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager. Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdeans00/ -- Subscribe to the Sports Tech Feed newsletter. Your source for in-depth sports technology insights, news, and analysis: ...
How Generative AI is disrupting sports content with Steve Wasick, infoSentience
July 27, 2023 18:11 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MBThe use of Generative AI is a contentious issue across many industries, including sports. We spoke with AI expert Steve Wasick for his views on the present realities of AI and where the future of this revolutionary tech is going: What role can we expect AI to play in the future of sports? Why is Generative AI so controversial – what is it exactly and why the concern? How is Generative AI changing and benefiting the sports community? What fans don’t realize is AI? Steve has more than a d...
Incentivizing fans based on behaviors and habits with Matt Gardner, St. Louis Blues
July 13, 2023 15:23 - 29 minutes - 28.4 MBMatt Gardner is Vice President, Innovation & Digital Strategy for the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center, and Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to being 2019 Stanley Cup Champions, the St. Louis Blues were named the Sports Business Journal 2020 Team of the Year, and were also recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2020 Top 10 Most Innovation Companies in Sports. Matt has spent 20 years working in professional sports, providing leadership in innovation, technology, s...
How to effectively sell tech to sports teams with Nate Thompson, Sports Innovation Summit
June 23, 2023 12:57 - 36 minutes - 35.6 MBNate Thompson is a Managing Partner of HTX Sports Tech, a consultancy that specializes in providing strategic guidance to sports organizations, innovation ecosystems, and startups developing technology-enabled products and services in the sports industry. Nate has over 15 years of experience in the sports industry, working in ticket operations, data analysis, strategic planning, and technology implementation. He has held positions with the Houston Astros, University of Cincinnati, Complete ...
The online platform powering America's fastest growing sport with Max Ade, Pickleheads.
June 01, 2023 13:11 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBMax Ade is the co-founder and CEO of Pickleheads, the #1 online destination for pickleball. Pickleheads helps players find nearby courts and organize games. The company is backed by Ardent, Overline and Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom Pickleball. Max previously founded and sold a freelance marketplace called Growth Collective. Pickleball has cemented itself as the fastest-growing participation sport in the US with 36.5 million people playing between August 2021 and August 2022. Ac...
Minisode: Broadcast innovations with James Watson, LIV Golf
May 15, 2023 23:16 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBSnack-sized Sports Tech Feed! After the success of LIV Golf's inaugural Australian event at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, we catch up with James Watson for an update on what new broadcast innovations LIV Golf has introduced since we last spoke. James Watson is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Production at LIV Golf. James has more than 15 years in sports production including producing and overseeing worldwide championships such as the Australian Open Golf, Australian Open Tennis, ...
The Fan Journey Model with Geoff Wilson, Sports Strategist
May 03, 2023 15:31 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBGeoff works with the likes of FIFA, UEFA, AFC, FIBA, and other global sports organizations in a wide range of areas from strategic planning, marketing and communications, digital, fans engagement, public affairs, and knowledge sharing/exchange programs. In addition, Geoff consults with a number of sports tech companies in the CRM, esports, wearable, and fans engagement space. Previously Head of Marketing and Communications (Irish FA) Geoff was responsible for public relations, commercial pro...
Immersive as the Past and Future of Fan Engagement with Richard Ayers, Rematch
March 29, 2023 13:41 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBRichard Ayers founded the leading European sports digital marketing agency Seven League in 2012 and is seen as one of the leading thinkers in digital sports marketing, media, and fan engagement. Now that Seven League is part of IMG, he Chairs the company as the digital arm of IMG Media. In 2019 Richard founded a new business, Rematch, delivering live immersive experiences that take you back in time to re-imagined iconic sporting moments and won awards with its debut show, Wimbledon Rematch 1...
How Open Source Intelligence is used to reveal opaque financial dealings in world football with Jack Kerr, Investigative Journalist
March 15, 2023 16:02 - 31 minutes - 31 MBJack Kerr is an award-winning, data-driven investigative journalist who has reported for The New York Times, The Guardian, Der Spiegel and ESPN, produced front-page investigations for The Age and had his work featured in Interpol briefings and academic papers. With funding from the European Union, Jack crafted a suite of web-scraping programs to analyze the international betting market and generated research that was shared with Australia’s financial watchdog, which subsequently announced a ...
What role can technology play in the FIFA World Cup with Janis Burke, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority
January 30, 2023 14:13 - 30 minutes - 37.2 MBJanis Burke, CSEE has been the CEO of the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority since 2006. She became the third chief executive and first woman to hold the position since the inception of the organization in 1997. In addition to overseeing the billion dollars of bond debt service for Houston’s professional sports stadiums, under her leadership, Houston has been awarded major sporting events including: 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four; 2023 College Football Playoff Championship; 2026 FIFA World...
The role of host cities in the FIFA World Cup with Janis Burke, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority
January 30, 2023 14:13 - 30 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 2006, Janis Burke, CEO of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority became the third chief executive and the first woman to hold the position since the organization's inception. In addition to overseeing the $1.2 billion dollars of bond debt service for Houston’s professional sports stadiums, under her leadership, Houston has been awarded major sporting events including: 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four; 2023 College Football Playoff Championship; 2026 FIFA World Cup; U.S. Olympic Trials; co...
How the Australian Open is leveraging Web3, Metaverse & NFTs with Ridley Plummer (Senior Manager Metaverse, NFT's, Web3 & Cryptocurrency at Tennis Australia)
January 09, 2023 14:26 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MBRidley Plummer is the Australian Open's Metaverse and NFT Project Manager, leading the AO Metaverse strategy and overseeing the development of the Metaverse and Web3 projects. Spearheading the AO Metaverse launch and AO Art Ball NFT's, Ridley is passionate about NFT and blockchain technology and its potential to evolve industries beyond physical sporting events into the virtual world. Ridley has been instrumental in progressing the AO's launch into the Metaverse and has been with Tennis Aust...
The Future of High Performance, Connected Fitness & Sports Tech with Troy Taylor, Tonal
December 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 45.1 MBTroy Taylor is the Senior Director, Tonal Strength Institute a newly formed human performance unit within the connected fitness unicorn Tonal. Troy joined Tonal in June 2021 after six years as High Performance Director for US Ski and Snowboard. In this previous role, he led the interdisciplinary departments that prepare U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s elite athletes toward their journeys to podiums by seeking to enhance performance through institutional knowledge and cutting-edge technology. Troy has...
Technology innovations in sports broadcast and production with James Watson, LIV Golf
November 14, 2022 12:46 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBJames Watson is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Production at LIV Golf. James has more than 15 years in sports production including producing and overseeing worldwide championships such as the Australian Open Golf, Australian Open Tennis, Laver Cup and ICC Cricket World Cups. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-watson-37102046/
High performance trends in elite sports clubs and teams with Edward Sulley, Hudl
October 31, 2022 11:14 - 43 minutes - 43.9 MBEdward Sulley has 21 years of professional football experience and joined Hudl as Director of Customer Solutions after a successful 11 year period at one of the fastest growing global sports organisations, City Football Group (CFG), working with 7 clubs in Manchester, New York, Melbourne, Yokohama, Girona, Montevideo and Chengdu. His diverse experiences and qualifications span Coaching, Performance Analysis, Sports Science, Medical, Scouting, Recruitment, Research, Innovation, Strategy, Proj...
STF100: The ultimate innovation in sports - launching a new league with Zack Weiner, Co-Founder & President @ Overtime
September 15, 2022 13:29 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MBZack Weiner is the Co-Founder and President of Overtime with over 65 million social media fans driving an average of over 2 billion video views each month. He also co-created OTE (Overtime Elite) and OT7, the transformative sports leagues that offer the world’s most talented basketball players and football players respectively better pathways to becoming professional athletes. He currently serves on the board of directors. Weiner is a recipient of the following accolades: Forbes’ "30 Under...
Increased collaboration & innovation across the sport rights ecosystem with Minerva Santana, LaLiga Tech
August 29, 2022 11:27 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBSpanish top-flight football league LaLiga launched its own technology company, LaLiga Tech in 2021. It offers a cloud-hosted ecosystem through which various rights holders are managing their OTT, fan campaigns, antipiracy and match data. On top of the technology LaLiga Tech also offers consultancy on data analysis and fan activation. Minerva Santana joined LaLiga in February 2016, following 10 years of experience in project implementation and process optimization at multinational companies f...
Moneyball 3.0 & Beyond - How analytics and technology are continuing to evolve pro sports with Cory Jez, Sports Analyst
August 15, 2022 11:20 - 56 minutes - 67.7 MBWith over a decade of experience working at the intersection of sports and technology, Cory Jez has cemented himself as one of the leading operators in the space. With experience building analytics departments in both the NBA (Utah Jazz) and the MLS (Austin FC); Cory has hands-on experience helping teams implement data into their decision-making processes. He currently works as a consultant for teams in the NBA, MLS, European soccer, and multiple golfers on the PGA Tour. Cory has spoken at s...
Innovating the Fan Experience in Golf through Digital & Technology with Scott Gutterman, PGA TOUR
August 01, 2022 12:26 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBScott is the Senior Vice President Digital Operations at PGA TOUR where he oversees the Digital Product Development teams and the TOUR’s Broadcast Technology groups. These teams focus on delivering the best digital and live streaming experiences for the fans of the PGA TOUR. He led the transition that brought the TOUR’s digital assets and capabilities in-house in 2013. In 2021 the Digital and Broadcast tech teams implemented “Every Shot Live” for the THE PLAYERS Championship which live strea...
Transforming Athletic Development with René Wormhoudt, KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) & Athletic Skills Model
July 18, 2022 11:32 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBRené Wormhoudt is the High-Performance Coach (Strength & Stamina) of the Dutch Men's National Soccer team and CEO / Co-founder of the Athletic Skills Model Company (ASM). ASM is built around the philosophy that all athletes benefit from multidisciplinary training, providing educational programs for coaches and instructors, developing training materials, and designing formats for fields and courts that allow for multidisciplinary practices and training. Inspired by the work of Professor Geer...
Why the Green & Gold Runway to the 2032 Olympics begins in Queensland this September with Andrew Walton, STWS
July 04, 2022 12:55 - 35 minutes - 33 MBAndrew Walton is a trailblazer of sports technology in Australia. His current role is as Managing Director of Sports Tech World Series (STWS), the leader in sports technology consulting, education and events. Andrew began his career in sports technology as the Co-Founder of InteractSport, a scoring and management software platform for sports at the national, state, association and club level including Cricket Australia, Netball Australia, Australian Rugby Union and The ECB. InteractSport was...
Why sports need to own, value and invest in their official data with Libby Owens, Champion Data
June 20, 2022 12:19 - 46 minutes - 55.3 MBLibby Owens is the CEO of Champion Data, a sports stats and technology company at the intersection of event and tracking data, technology, Media and Entertainment. Champion Data's mission to collaborate with sports and their partners to tell the story behind the game through data and data driven content. Libby has experience across the regulatory environment of communications and media, in sports administration and most recently on the service side selling into and supporting the sports and...
How to create impactful NFT and Web 3 initiatives with Michael Conley, Cleveland Cavaliers
June 06, 2022 13:04 - 43 minutes - 43.5 MBMichael Conley is the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, which includes the Cleveland Monsters (AHL), Canton Charge (NBAGL) and Cavs Legion Gaming Club (NBA2K). Michael oversees all the information technology, data governance, emerging technology and digital operations for the franchise. Recently, Michael led the technology ideation and application for the Transformation of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a major renovat...
Pro Sports Data Strategy & Analytics with Charlie Shin, Indianapolis Colts
May 23, 2022 11:30 - 29 minutes - 30.6 MBCharlie Shin is a seasoned sports executive with more than 20 years of experience in customer strategy and marketing. He currently serves as VP of Data & Analytics for the Indianapolis Colts. Prior to that, Charlie worked in Major League Soccer for 14 years. While there, he served as Vice President of Data Strategy & Analytics, overseeing the enterprise data strategy, CRM initiatives and development of league-wide marketing technology infrastructure. Prior to joining MLS, Charlie was a seni...
Sports Tech Investment Trends: 2022 & Beyond with Matilda Sung, Ludis Capital
May 09, 2022 12:29 - 46 minutes - 47.1 MBMatilda is the co-founder and General Partner of Ludis Capital, a globally based fund investing in early stage companies operating at the intersection of sports, technology and media. She has over 15 years of experience helping companies strategize, conceptualize, develop, and deliver on digital products and experiences. Prior to Ludis, Matilda built out the digital media strategy group for the National Football League (NFL), covering the entire portfolio of the League’s direct to consumer d...
What's underrated and overhyped in the world of sports with Roger Mitchell, Albachiara
April 25, 2022 14:39 - 46 minutes - 46 MBRoger Mitchell is Founder of Albachiara, an advisory and investment business that consults with various companies and rights holders in the sport and music ecosystem, actively investing in sportech, often taking the NED Chariman CFO role. The areas of sporttech expertise are content (digital publishing), fan engagement, sports media and formats, DTC, sports (big) data. With a specific eye on AI innovation. He also has his own very popular business of sport podcast AreYouNotEntertained Roger...
The future of data in elite sports performance with Stephen Smith, Kitman Labs
April 11, 2022 15:52 - 37 minutes - 44.8 MBStephen Smith is the Founder and CEO of Kitman Labs, the sports technology and analytics company setting a new industry standard for how elite sports organizations use data. Stephen founded Kitman Labs in 2012 and now lives in Palo Alto, CA where he focuses on expanding Kitman Labs in elite US sports. His areas of expertise include injury assessment, rehabilitation and analytics and he has a strong interest in the use of technology and emerging trends in sport science to further enhance spor...
How WWE uses technology to stay ahead of the curve with Rajan Mehta, WWE
March 30, 2022 11:36 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MBRajan Mehta is the EVP, Chief Product & Technology Officer at WWE, responsible for consumer technology, which includes the WWE Network & WWE.com. In addition, he manages their enterprise technology strategy & operations, including Video Delivery, Cybersecurity, Data Technology, & Information Technology. Mehta joined WWE in 2013 as Vice President, Digital Technology and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Media Technology in 2015. Prior to joining WWE, Mehta was with NBC Universal where he ...
What the Metaverse means for sports with Ridley Plummer, Tennis Australia / Australian Open
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 37.2 MBRidley Plummer is the AO's Metaverse and NFT Project Manager, leading the AO Metaverse strategy and overseeing the development of the Metaverse and Web3 projects. Spearheading the AO Metaverse launch and AO Art Ball NFT's, Ridley is passionate about NFT and blockchain technology and its potential to evolve industries beyond physical sporting events into the virtual world. Ridley has been instrumental in progressing the AO's launch into the Metaverse and has been with Tennis Australia and th...
Where to next? Web3, Fan Flywheels & 2022 Sports Tech Trends with Michael Broughton
February 28, 2022 16:07 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBA leading sports marketing technology and investment expert Michael Broughton is currently Partner at Acceleration Equity, a sports-focused equity investment firm. Previously, Michael led the Technology Strategy for FIFA holding the strategic relationship with the big data and tech companies globally. Additionally, he was responsible for the investment strategy within the organisation and supported the Gaming and eSports group. He joined from Sports Investment Partners (SIP) where he was co-...
The evolution of golf through technology with Nic Catterall, Peak Power Golf
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBNic Catterral is High Performance Coach for Peak Power Golf specialising in working with professional golfers on the PGA Tour. For over 11 years, Nic has worked as a High Performance Coach Specialising in Strength and Conditioning, Musculoskeletal Therapy and Sports Science for Professional Athletes, collegiate teams and amateur athletes. Nic has a particular interest in the use of sports and assessment technology to provide evidence-based approaches to the improvement of athletic performanc...
Understanding human movement, from sports stars to senior citizens with Dr Phil Wagner, Sparta Science
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDr. Phil Wagner is founder-CEO of Sparta Science, a physician and a strength coach whose own athletic career as a football and rugby player was cut short by a series of avoidable training injuries. Dr. Wagner’s commitment to data-driven coaching and athlete development began as a strength coach for U.C. Berkeley and UCLA and as a professional rugby coach in New Zealand and Australia. Frustrated by the lack of evidence-based approaches to athletic performance and injury prevention within pro...
Technology’s role in the growth of sports betting with Lloyd Danzig, Sharp Alpha Advisors
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 25.7 MBLloyd Danzig is the Managing Partner of Sharp Alpha Advisors, a venture capital firm specializing in sports betting and online gaming. He previously managed institutional portfolios for BlackRock, data science initiatives for Samsung, and machine learning engines for Simplebet. Lloyd completed his undergraduate studies, in Economics, at The Wharton School of Business and his postgraduate studies, in Computer Science, at Columbia University. https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast
Data driven fan insights & industry inspirations with Alison Lu, San Francisco 49ers
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 22.3 MBAlison Lu is in her 5th season with the 49ers and 2nd as Director, Business Strategy & Analytics. Previously, she served as both a Manager and Senior Manager in the BSA department. In her current role, Lu works on projects that include food & beverage strategy, technology and innovation, ticketing/sales analytics, and 49ers-affiliated businesses. Alison also works for Elevate Sports Ventures, a leading sports consultancy, helping to launch and hone sales and business strategies for clients a...
What role can technology can play in bridging the gender equity divide in sports with Jasmine Kinglsey, Hudl
December 06, 2021 17:37 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBJasmine Kingsley is Senior Vice President, Legal & People and General Counsel at Hudl, a global leader in sports video technology headquartered in Lincoln, NE. Jasmine began her legal career in private practice at law firms in Silicon Valley and focused her practice on technology and intellectual property transactions. She joined Hudl as General Counsel in 2015 and currently leads the company’s global Legal and People Operations teams. Jasmine is helping to deliver the third annual BreakThr...
NFT's & Digital Collectibles In Sports: From NBA TopShot To The Metaverse with Jayne Peressini, Dapper Labs
November 22, 2021 14:51 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJayne Peressini is the VP, Growth at Dapper Labs. In her newly-created role, she leads and directs all new and existing user growth efforts for Dapper Labs across NBA Top Shot, CryptoKitties, upcoming titles - as well as Flow. Jayne’s career across the mobile and sports technology industries includes over thirteen years of driving growth at notable companies like DraftKings, Machine Zone, Reddit, and Electronic Arts (EA). She ran growth for major properties—from DraftKing’s Sportsbook launch...
How Microsoft is tackling data and AI in sports with Jon Flynn, Microsoft Sports
November 08, 2021 15:23 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBJon Flynn is the Data & AI business lead for Microsoft Sports, a role that is dedicated to bringing new and exciting capabilities to life across the Microsoft Sports business. In this role, he helps existing and new clients harness the power of their data, and apply innovative ways of delivering competitive advantage across all Sport disciplines, front and back office. Previously Jon held leadership positions at Apple, Tibco, and IBM and provides advisory services to many innovative start-...
High performance meets connected fitness with Troy Taylor, Tonal Strength Institute
October 25, 2021 14:58 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBTroy is the Senior Director, Tonal Strength Institute, a newly formed human performance unit within the connected fitness unicorn Tonal. Troy joined Tonal in June 2021 after six years as High Performance Director for US Ski and Snowboard. In this previous role, he led the interdisciplinary departments that prepare U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s elite athletes toward their journeys to podiums by seeking to enhance performance through institutional knowledge and cutting-edge technology. Troy has been...
Reimagining Le Tour De France with Peter Gray, NTT Data and Vincent Pereira, A.S.O
October 11, 2021 13:31 - 30 minutes - 19.5 MBPeter Gray (SVP, Advanced Technology Group, NTT Data) in conversation with Vincent Pereira (Fmr. Head of Digital, A.S.O / Le Tour de France). Peter is a Senior Vice President within NTT Ltd where he leads the Advanced Technology Group for Sport and is part of the Global CTO Office leadership team. The Advanced Technology Group for Sport conceptualizes, architects and delivers strategic innovation projects, particularly within the sports industry. This includes the delivery of NTT's Tour de ...
Redesigning a Sports Federation From The Ground Up with Rocky Chow, Hong Kong Rugby Union
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.3 MBRocky Chow (Chief Commercial Officer, Hong Kong Rugby Union) The HKRU organises the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens as part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as well as a thriving domestic competition and multi-layered Community Foundation programme that supports positive change in society through sport. More Episodes: https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast
Unpacking the explosive growth in tech across fitness, wellness & health with Anthony Vennare, Fitt Insider
September 13, 2021 12:40 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MBAnthony Vennare is the Co-Founder of Fitt Insider a newsletter, podcast & investment fund covering the business of fitness and wellness. He's an accomplished founder, fitness professional and former U.S Marine. More episodes: https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast
Building revenue generating partnerships in Esports
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBIndustry expert panel discussion from the 2020 Australian Sports Innovation Week. Chris Smith (Founder & Director, Big Esports) Stefy Bau (Co-Founder & Director, Init Esports) Xiao (Sean) Zhang (CEO & Co-Founder, Talon Esports) Felix LaHaye (Founder, United Esports) https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast/
Can data tell if sport sponsorship changes what fans think, feel and do? Dr. Kirk Wakefield, Wakefield Research Partners
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBDr. Kirk Wakefield is the founder and Chief Research Officer of Wakefield Research Partners, a research firm measuring partnership and brand impact for over 20 pro teams. He is also the Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing at Baylor University, where he is the Executive Director of the Sports Strategy & Sales (S3) program and author of the book Team Sports Marketing. Kirk is a regular contributor to Sports Money on Forbes.com and his scholarly works appear in the Journal of Mark...