In this episode of The Edge, host Scott Walker welcomes Donnie Dotson, CEO and founder of Carry. The discussion centers around the challenges aspiring professional golfers face, particularly in terms of financial support, and how Carry is enabling these athletes to prolong their careers and aim for major championships. The episode covers the impact of monetary runway on golfers' decisions, the evolving role of social media for young players, and the unique crowdfunding model implemented by Carry that allows individuals and corporations to support emerging talents. Dotson also shares success stories of players like Kristen Gillman and provides insights into extending Carry's platform to encompass multiple sports in the future.
00:00 Show Open
00:35 Intro
03:11 Can You Crowdfund A Champion?
09:24 Going The Distance
14:53 Carry Success Stories
16:57 Revenue Sharing Model
20:44 On -Course Success vs. Off-Course Clicks
26:44 Sponsorship Market
29:00 Future For Carry
The full story of Carry can be found here: https://app.carry.golf/about
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