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The Future of FandomFrom Data Provider to Experience Enabler: Sportradar's EvolutionSportradar has evolved far beyond being just a data provider, they've become a full-stack experience enabler spanning streaming, betting engagement, and sports analytics. Patrick Mostboeck, SVP of Fan Engagement, takes us inside how the company prioritises innovation across soccer, tennis, basketball, and US sports markets. We explore how COVID forced the industry to rethink everything with a fresh mind, why cultural differences between European and Asian markets demand different engagement strategies, and how Sportradar's graduate program revealed that some Gen Z hires don't even watch live sports anymore. Patrick shares lessons on deploying AI responsibly in betting contexts, the...
2026-02-0535 min
The Future of FandomBehind the rise of E1 Series with Laurence BoydIn this episode of The Future of Fandom, Samuel Westberg welcomes Laurence Boyd, Chief Content and Product Officer at E1 Series. Laurence shares how E1, the world's first electric powerboat championship, blends entertainment, cutting-edge tech, and storytelling to redefine what it means to engage fans. From AR/VR innovations to powerful social media strategies, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the future of sports media.What you'll learn in this episode>> How E1 leverages social media and celebrity team owners to reach global audiences.>> Why immersive technologies like AR and VR...
2025-12-1926 min
The Future of FandomInside YES Network's fan engagement playbookWhat does it take to turn passive viewers into loyal fans? In this episode of The Future of Fandom, YES Network's Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Matthew Duarte, joins host Miheer Walavalkar to unpack how smart product strategy, nimble third-party partnerships, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping the fan experience. Discover how YES Network's innovations in gamification, streaming, and community engagement are setting new standards in sports media.What you'll learn in this episode>> How YES Network evolved its streaming platforms to enhance user experience and retention>> Why fan engagement needs...
2025-12-0339 min
The Future of FandomMastering fan engagement with Stefanie RappIn this episode of The Future of Fandom, Miheer Walavalkar chats with Stefanie Rapp, SVP and Commercial Growth Officer at TNT Sports, about balancing authentic fan engagement with monetisation. From Bleacher Report to Roland Garros, Stefanie shares how digital transformation, interactive experiences, and community-first thinking are reshaping sports media and fandom.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> How TNT Sports integrates monetisation with authentic fan engagement across platforms.>> Why understanding cultural relevance is key to building loyal fan communities.>> The importance of listening to fans when shaping content and...
2025-11-1937 min
The Future of FandomHow Yahoo Reimagined Fan EngagementHow can a legacy brand like Yahoo drive next-gen fan engagement while staying true to its roots? In this episode of The Future of Fandom, Miheer Walavalkar, CEO and Co-Founder of LiveLike, sits down with Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Media Group, to explore how Yahoo is rethinking fantasy sports, leveraging community feedback, and partnering with creators to deliver personalised, gamified experiences. Discover the balance between innovation and loyalty, and why Yahoo is betting big on community and experimentation.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> How Yahoo leverages gamification to boost fan loyalty...
2025-11-0646 min
The Future of FandomInside the Future of Fan ExperiencesLiveLike takes listeners inside SportsPro AI and Leaders Week for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is revolutionising the sports and media landscape. In this special edition of The Future of Fandom, leaders from LiveLike and major broadcasters unpack trends in fan engagement, workflow automation, and personalized streaming. Discover how rights holders and tech innovators are building the next generation of fan experiences.What you'll learn in this episode>> Why AI is central to future fan engagement strategies across sports.>> How global broadcasters like Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurovision are adopting...
2025-10-2250 min
The Future of FandomHow Recast is Redefining Digital Content Monetisation with Andy MeikleHow can clubs, leagues, and content creators monetise digital assets without pushing away fans? In this episode of The Future of Fandom, Samuel Westberg, Co-Founder of LiveLike, sits down with Andy Meikle, Founder & CEO of Recast, to explore how fintech infrastructure is transforming fan engagement and content distribution. Discover the evolution of microtransactions, smart paywalls, and why subscription fatigue is pushing the sports media industry into a bold new era.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> How Recast evolved from a content platform to a fintech solution for rights owners.>> Why...
2025-10-0839 min
The Future of FandomWhat is the Future of Fan Loyalty in a World of AI?In this special edition of The Future of Fandom, the mics are turned around as hosts Miheer Walavalkar and Samuel Westberg become the guests. They dive deep into how artificial intelligence is reshaping fan engagement, from breaking down organisational silos to launching LiveLike's new AI assistant, Genie. A must-listen for sports and media professionals navigating the future of loyalty and fan data.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> Why fan engagement needs to be built brick by brick—not with one-off gimmicks.>> How AI tools like Genie help sports brands scale co...
2025-09-2327 min
The Future of FandomBuilding Loyal Fans Beyond the Broadcast with Peter HuttonIn this special episode of The Future of Fandom, hosts Miheer Walavalkar and Samuel Westberg sit down with sports media veteran Peter Hutton to explore the evolving business case for fan engagement and gamification. They dive into how fan data, community-building, and interactive experiences are reshaping loyalty, monetisation, and broadcast strategies across the industry.What You'll Learn in This Episode >> Why capturing first-party fan data is essential for monetisation and long-term growth>> How private equity evaluates sports properties using audience insight and engagement metrics>> The limitations of relying solely o...
2025-08-2142 min
The Future of FandomThe Future of Fan Attention in Live Streaming with Bo Han from TransmitIn this episode of The Future of Fandom, Miheer Walavalkar, CEO and co-founder of LiveLike, sits down with Bo Han, Chief Commercial Officer at Transmit, to explore the evolving dynamics of live sports consumption and monetisation. Bo shares insights from his journey at Twitter, Buzzer, and now Transmit, diving deep into how real-time fan engagement, personalisation, and streaming innovation are reshaping the sports media landscape. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about future-proofing fan experiences and monetisation models.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> Why real-time attention is the most valuable currency...
2025-08-0628 min
The Future of FandomHow TMRW Sports is Reinventing Fan Loyalty with Kara Baker from TMRW SportsKara Baker, Senior Director at TMRW Sports, joins Miheer Walavalkar, CEO and co-founder of LiveLike, to unpack how TGL (Tomorrow's Golf League) is redefining digital fan engagement. This new indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy crafts immersive experiences to monetising user journeys, and Kara shares what it takes to build a next-gen sports league for younger audiences. Discover the strategies behind TGL's explosive debut and what's next for community-driven fandom.What You'll Learn in This Episode>> Why TGL prioritised education and user data in its launch season>> How...
2025-07-2337 min
Dissipé.eSamuel Westberg - Au business comme à la vie : s'épanouir par le collectifSamuel Westberg : l’art de rassembler pour gagnerFédérer. Transformer. Propulser. Trois mots qui définissent Samuel Westberg, cofondateur d’une agence et d’une start-up dans le sport.Son super pouvoir ? Rassembler les bonnes personnes, créer des dynamiques gagnantes et transformer l’instinct en réussite. Du foot aux affaires : même esprit d’équipe. Depuis toujours, Sam évolue entre des univers opposés, des vestiaires d’un club de quartier aux cercles feutrés du sport business. Très vite, il comprend une chose : ce n’est pas juste le talent qui fait la différ...
2025-02-121h 21
A guy with a scarfEp. 42: Realtime Fan Engagement Panel at Product BYTE LiveThe third instalment of Product Byte Live, held in London, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of product development in media, sports, and entertainment.
I talked to the organizer Tom McDonnell, CEO of Monterosa , and Matthew O'Riordan , CEO of Ably , who shared their insights on real-time fan engagement and the challenges facing the industry in a panel I moderated in the afternoon also with Vishal Parikh from LiveLike.
2024-09-1803 min
PlaybackBuilding long-term user loyalty with gamification feat. LiveLike's CPO Vishal Parikh.In an insightful conversation with Vishal Parikh, CPO, LiveLike, the episode discusses how interactivity can help retain users(2:00), increase revenue opportunities, and capture valuable user data. Vishal highlights how sports and entertainment brands leverage engagement and interactivity (7:00) and how LiveLike's platform, with its unique features, enables audience engagement and gamification with loyalty and rewards programs (14:31).The discussion also includes the crawl-walk-run approach to implementing engagement and interactivity features (19:07) and the exciting developments at LiveLike, including the rewards platform and mini-games. (22:35)Check out LiveLike.Music by: Jahzzar
2024-08-2238 min
Unofficial Partner PodcastUP345 The Convergence Brainstorm - Live from Olympic ParkThe Unofficial Partner Brainstorm is a podcast recorded in front of a live audience, in partnership with Livescore Group. The event took place at the top of the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The subject was the relationship between sport, media and the gambling industry in the US and the UK.What role will gambling firms play in the new converged sports economy? What is the role of fantasy games in the sports ecosystem, and how important is player data in the way today's sports fan engages with media outlets of...
2023-10-061h 20
The CUSP Show327: Miheer Walavalkar on Enhancing Fan EngagementTom and Joe welcome Miheer Walavalkar, co-founder and CEO at LiveLike to explore how new technological innovations can enhance fan engagement for sports brands. Walavalkar explains how LiveLike has evolved over time and how market feedback drives their work. He shares why LiveLike decided to get out of the virtual reality business and illuminates why VR was never able to live up to its initial boom. They explore what’s next in the VR space in the wake of Apple announcing Apple Vision Pro before Walavalkar shares where he thinks Web3 is headed and the role he envisions LiveLike will pl...
2023-06-291h 07327: Miheer Walavalkar on Enhancing Fan EngagementTom and Joe welcome Miheer Walavalkar, co-founder and CEO at LiveLike to explore how new technological innovations can enhance fan engagement for sports brands. Walavalkar explains how LiveLike has evolved over time and how market feedback drives their work. He shares why LiveLike decided to get out of the virtual reality business and illuminates why VR was never able to live up to its initial boom. They explore what’s next in the VR space in the wake of Apple announcing Apple Vision Pro before Walavalkar shares where he thinks Web3 is headed and the role he envisions LiveLike will pl...
2023-06-291h 08
The Future of FandomFirework Chief Business Officer Jason Holland on How to Light a Fire Under Next Gen ConsumersToday on The Future of Fandom, we present the finale for our 2022 run of episodes. And hey, what good is a finale without a little Firework show? On this episode, we explore how Firework envisions the future of truly connected community-based live commerce in partnership with their Chief Business Officer, Jason Holland.Jason thinks like a modern content creator. From a long form, he builds for the short. Discarding the text and display of the past, he sees live and short-form video as the way forward, the only way forward. Since he joined two and a half...
2022-12-1233 min
The Future of FandomFirework Chief Business Officer Jason Holland on How to Light a Fire Under Next Gen ConsumersToday on The Future of Fandom, we present the finale for our 2022 run of episodes. And hey, what good is a finale without a little Firework show? On this episode, we explore how Firework envisions the future of truly connected community-based live commerce in partnership with their Chief Business Officer, Jason Holland.
Jason thinks like a modern content creator. From a long form, he builds for the short. Discarding the text and display of the past, he sees live and short-form video as the way forward, the only way forward. Since he joined two and a half...
2022-12-1233 min
The Future of FandomUSTA Chief Brand Officer Amy Choyne on How to Serve a World Class Next Gen Fan ExperienceToday on The Future of Fandom, we serve up an open conversation about tennis. On this episode we explore how the US Tennis Association, or USTA, is crafting brand love (get it?) for next-gen fans in partnership with their Chief Brand Officer Amy Choyne.
Amy's been a lifelong tennis fan. She's attended the US Open ever since she was four. And in 2016, after various tenures stewarding brands across fashion and retail, she got the chance to serve at the helm of the sport she's loved ever since she could hold a racket. A little over six years...
2022-11-2128 min
The Future of FandomUSTA Chief Brand Officer Amy Choyne on How to Serve a World Class Next Gen Fan ExperienceToday on The Future of Fandom, we serve up an open conversation about tennis. On this episode we explore how the US Tennis Association, or USTA, is crafting brand love (get it?) for next-gen fans in partnership with their Chief Brand Officer Amy Choyne.Amy's been a lifelong tennis fan. She's attended the US Open ever since she was four. And in 2016, after various tenures stewarding brands across fashion and retail, she got the chance to serve at the helm of the sport she's loved ever since she could hold a racket. A little over six years...
2022-11-2128 min
The SVG Podcast129 - NFTs, the Metaverse, and Web 3.0: A Sportel Panel DiscussionAs the digital world moves towards Web 3.0, the sports media world is wrapping its head around an era where NFTs allow for the creation of one-of-a-kind collectibles and experiences, the Metaverse allows for fan avatars to explore virtual stadiums, and cryptocurrency can be used to purchase everything from content to experiences. These are topics we have yet to truly dive into on The SVG Podcast as it's yet to make a tangible impact on the world of live sports production, bu that day is coming. In this episode, we tackle these trends with a team of sports...
2022-11-1057 min
The Future of FandomUS Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright on Making a Pitch for Fans at the World Cup and BeyondToday on The Future of Fandom, we get out on the pitch ahead of the World Cup. On this episode we got to sit down with US Soccer to think through their approach to a domestic football fandom, basing the frenzy of international action coming up this winter. And we got to do it through David Wright, who is their Chief Commercial Officer.Did you know that there is more soccer content consumed in the US than any other country around the world? As David can tell you directly, the sport has seen explosive growth over his...
2022-11-0729 min
The Future of FandomUS Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright on Making a Pitch for Fans at the World Cup and BeyondToday on The Future of Fandom, we get out on the pitch ahead of the World Cup. On this episode we got to sit down with US Soccer to think through their approach to a domestic football fandom, basing the frenzy of international action coming up this winter. And we got to do it through David Wright, who is their Chief Commercial Officer.
Did you know that there is more soccer content consumed in the US than any other country around the world? As David can tell you directly, the sport has seen explosive growth over his...
2022-11-0729 min
The Kickstart PodcastEp 12: From Agency Recruiter to Successful Corporate Tech RecruiterIn this episode, we talk with Mitch Babineaux, currently a recruiter at Chronosphere. We talked about how he moved to NYC and stumbled upon his first recruiting job, why he decided to leave his agency recruiting job and go in house, how he managed to get great jobs at fast growth companies like LiveLike, N26, and BlockFi and his thoughts regarding the future of recruiting.
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2022-10-301h 14
The Future of FandomPointsBet SVP Content Liam Roecklein on How to Improve Your Odds of Winning Fans on SocialToday on The Future of Fandom, we get to read a few pages from a sportsbook via a content juggernaut. On this episode we look at PointsBet and the way it innovates within revenue-driven content to grow a responsible diehard following. Joining us on the show will be their Senior Vice President of Content, Liam Roecklein.This isn’t Liam’s first rodeo when it comes to shaking up an industry via content approach. He was previously the first content hire at Cheddar, and saw the brand through its ascent to the pinnacle of financial media. Now, he’s...
2022-10-0331 min
The Future of FandomPointsBet SVP Content Liam Roecklein on How to Improve Your Odds of Winning Fans on SocialToday on The Future of Fandom, we get to read a few pages from a sportsbook via a content juggernaut. On this episode we look at PointsBet and the way it innovates within revenue-driven content to grow a responsible diehard following. Joining us on the show will be their Senior Vice President of Content, Liam Roecklein.
This isn’t Liam’s first rodeo when it comes to shaking up an industry via content approach. He was previously the first content hire at Cheddar, and saw the brand through its ascent to the pinnacle of financial media. Now, he’s...
2022-10-0331 min
Business Ninjas by WeLevelIncreasing Fan Engagement on Live Stream and Video | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and LiveLikeJoin our resident Business Ninja Kelsey with this episode's guest speaker Hurriyeh Iftikhar of LiveLike, a technology company dedicated to empowering digital experiences that enable deeper fan engagement, increased retention rates, and new monetization opportunities. Live streaming is a great way to connect with your audience and build more meaningful relationships with them! However, you have to engage the audience first of all for there to be any interaction. That's often the most difficult part of live streaming for people who are just starting out -- how do you get a live audience to interact and engage with you w...
2022-10-0223 min
The Future of FandomShopkick EVP Brittany Billings on How to Fuel Fandom from Couch to CashierToday on The Future of Fandom, we dive deep into the behavioral mechanics of purchase. You’ll enjoy an ever-so-slightly nerdy illustration of the next-gen, couch to cashier journey with our guest Brittany Billings. Brittany is the EVP of Marketing & Strategic Markets at Shopkick, and brings some commerce insight to the show that most can’t even provide.When you think about learning who your customer is, most brands will look to their social analytics and their receipt-level purchase data. Not a whole lot is captured, at least with true attribution, about their interim activity, that which happ...
2022-08-2228 min
The Future of FandomShopkick EVP Brittany Billings on How to Fuel Fandom from Couch to CashierToday on The Future of Fandom, we dive deep into the behavioral mechanics of purchase. You’ll enjoy an ever-so-slightly nerdy illustration of the next-gen, couch to cashier journey with our guest Brittany Billings. Brittany is the EVP of Marketing & Strategic Markets at Shopkick, and brings some commerce insight to the show that most can’t even provide.
When you think about learning who your customer is, most brands will look to their social analytics and their receipt-level purchase data. Not a whole lot is captured, at least with true attribution, about their interim activity, that which happ...
2022-08-2228 min
The Future of FandomStockX CMO Deena Bahri on the Next Gen Experience and How to Own ItToday on The Future of Fandom, we deep dive into the next gen experience – and how to Own It. On this episode we take a look at StockX and how it stays ahead of the curve, and even ahead of its brand partners, in this realm of consumer connection via their Chief Marketing Officer, Deena Bahri.StockX is known for sneakers, streetwear, accessories, collectibles and everything in between. It’s also been able to harness hype and build an ocean of fans drop by drop – and today Deena chats about how they stay close to next-gen consumers in the...
2022-07-1825 min
The Future of FandomStockX CMO Deena Bahri on the Next Gen Experience and How to Own ItToday on The Future of Fandom, we deep dive into the next gen experience – and how to Own It. On this episode we take a look at StockX and how it stays ahead of the curve, and even ahead of its brand partners, in this realm of consumer connection via their Chief Marketing Officer, Deena Bahri.
StockX is known for sneakers, streetwear, accessories, collectibles and everything in between. It’s also been able to harness hype and build an ocean of fans drop by drop – and today Deena chats about how they stay close to next-gen consumers in the...
2022-07-1825 min
The Future of Fandomtalkshoplive CEO and Co-Founder Bryan Moore: Let's Get Shoppable!Today on The Future of Fandom, we’re live! Well, not really, but we talk a lot about being live. On this episode we learn about the ever-evolving world of live shopping and commerce, thanks to the perspective of talkshoplive and its CEO and co-founder, Bryan Moore.As you probably know, this world of live shopping was started on television years and years ago. While live streamed content became more popular across sectors like gaming and then more broadly, Bryan was studying trends in the far East to learn about how the discipline was trickling into shopping. Wh...
2022-06-2132 min
The Future of Fandomtalkshoplive CEO and Co-Founder Bryan Moore: Let's Get Shoppable!Today on The Future of Fandom, we’re live! Well, not really, but we talk a lot about being live. On this episode we learn about the ever-evolving world of live shopping and commerce, thanks to the perspective of talkshoplive and its CEO and co-founder, Bryan Moore.
As you probably know, this world of live shopping was started on television years and years ago. While live streamed content became more popular across sectors like gaming and then more broadly, Bryan was studying trends in the far East to learn about how the discipline was trickling into shopping. Wh...
2022-06-2132 min
The Future of FandomRally Co-Founder Rob Petrozzo on How to Let Your Superfans Tell Your StoryToday on The Future of Fandom, we explore how to let super fans tell your story for you. On this episode, we take a look at Rally and how it creates shareable experiences for its investors and die-hards, all with the help of Rob Petrozzo, their Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer.We've chatted with a few fintechs and investing brands on this show. You know that. We know that. But Rob is a true modern day pioneer of the belief that anything can be an investment. So he's seen the best and the worst of the trends...
2022-06-1328 min
The Future of FandomRally Co-Founder Rob Petrozzo on How to Let Your Superfans Tell Your StoryToday on The Future of Fandom, we explore how to let super fans tell your story for you. On this episode, we take a look at Rally and how it creates shareable experiences for its investors and die-hards, all with the help of Rob Petrozzo, their Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer.
We've chatted with a few fintechs and investing brands on this show. You know that. We know that. But Rob is a true modern day pioneer of the belief that anything can be an investment. So he's seen the best and the worst of the trends...
2022-06-1328 min
The Future of FandomExtend Founder & CEO Woody Levin on Protecting the Future of Your E-Commerce ExperienceToday on The Future of Fandom, we protect you, starting with your stuff. On this episode, we explore how Extend is building and borrowing fandoms in the name of protecting product, with their founder and CEO, Woody Levin. On the show, Woody refers to Extend as the AppleCare for everything, and our conversation drifts into what a best-in-class e-commerce purchasing experience might look like in the future. He's betting that it will include warranties on what you love written in plain English, and that consumers will grow to demand that just as they do for protection for...
2022-06-0630 min
The Future of FandomExtend Founder & CEO Woody Levin on Protecting the Future of Your E-Commerce ExperienceToday on The Future of Fandom, we protect you, starting with your stuff. On this episode, we explore how Extend is building and borrowing fandoms in the name of protecting product, with their founder and CEO, Woody Levin.
On the show, Woody refers to Extend as the AppleCare for everything, and our conversation drifts into what a best-in-class e-commerce purchasing experience might look like in the future. He's betting that it will include warranties on what you love written in plain English, and that consumers will grow to demand that just as they do for protection for...
2022-06-0630 min
The Future of FandomFundbox Head of Brand & Content Marketing Cameron Maxwell on Fostering Fans from the Small Side of Small BusinessToday on the Future of Fandom, we explore an explosion of entrepreneurialism. On this episode, we chat with Fundbox about how to build and retain communities of small businesses and its similarities with consumer efforts via their Head of Brand and Content Marketing, Cameron Maxwell.
Think about it for a moment. How many people that you know, have started up a side hustle over the last few years? The truth is, small business is on the rise, and Cameron has a front seat as to how those businesses are being built and supported. We also talk about...
2022-05-3120 min
The Future of FandomFundbox Head of Brand & Content Marketing Cameron Maxwell on Fostering Fans from the Small Side of Small BusinessToday on the Future of Fandom, we explore an explosion of entrepreneurialism. On this episode, we chat with Fundbox about how to build and retain communities of small businesses and its similarities with consumer efforts via their Head of Brand and Content Marketing, Cameron Maxwell.Think about it for a moment. How many people that you know, have started up a side hustle over the last few years? The truth is, small business is on the rise, and Cameron has a front seat as to how those businesses are being built and supported. We also talk about...
2022-05-3120 min
The Future of FandomAge of Learning Chief Innovation Officer Sunil Gunderia on How to Teach the Newest Class of ConsumersToday on The Future of Fandom, we teach you a lesson. On this episode, we learn about the consumerization of education and its future at the primary level with Age of Learning and their Chief Innovation Officer, and Head of Mastery and Adaptive Product, Sunil Gunderia. It's no secret that one of the most disrupted arenas over the last few years has been the classroom. Alongside that, tech has evolved from forced Zoom rooms to increasingly individualized programs, giving children a new lease on their learning life.Sunil has seen that firsthand and believes this...
2022-05-2326 min
The Future of FandomAge of Learning Chief Innovation Officer Sunil Gunderia on How to Teach the Newest Class of ConsumersToday on The Future of Fandom, we teach you a lesson. On this episode, we learn about the consumerization of education and its future at the primary level with Age of Learning and their Chief Innovation Officer, and Head of Mastery and Adaptive Product, Sunil Gunderia.
It's no secret that one of the most disrupted arenas over the last few years has been the classroom. Alongside that, tech has evolved from forced Zoom rooms to increasingly individualized programs, giving children a new lease on their learning life.
Sunil has seen that firsthand and believes this...
2022-05-2326 min
The Future of FandomDave CMO Michael Goodbody on Building a Better Bank for All HumansToday on The Future of Fandom, we bank for humans. You're a human, right? Well, then you're going to love this. On this episode, we explore how Dave is creating an ecosystem for, and inspired by, those facing economic hardship, through the lens of their CMO, Michael Goodbody.
Ever notice how most fintechs or financial apps you see gain popularity, target investing and other actions frequented by high earners or high net worth individuals. Well, guess what? Most people aren't in that position and the team at Dave noticed. It inspired Michael to join and build a...
2022-05-1600 min
The Future of FandomDave CMO Michael Goodbody on Building a Better Bank for All HumansToday on The Future of Fandom, we bank for humans. You're a human, right? Well, then you're going to love this. On this episode, we explore how Dave is creating an ecosystem for, and inspired by, those facing economic hardship, through the lens of their CMO, Michael Goodbody. Ever notice how most fintechs or financial apps you see gain popularity, target investing and other actions frequented by high earners or high net worth individuals. Well, guess what? Most people aren't in that position and the team at Dave noticed. It inspired Michael to join and build a...
2022-05-1628 min
The Future of FandomLadder VP of Marketing Olivia Borsje on Ensuring Your Customers Are Set for LifeToday on The Future of Fandom, get a life, or at least some insurance for it. On this episode we learn about some terms of digital engagement as a startup with Ladder and their VP of marketing, Olivia Borsje.
Ladder lets you get a life insurance policy in as little as five minutes, which is obviously a great pull, but it got me thinking. If you can get your customer to make a lifelong decision in such little time, how do you build community from minute six onwards?
Olivia does a great job explaining that...
2022-05-0928 min
The Future of FandomLadder VP of Marketing Olivia Borsje on Ensuring Your Customers Are Set for LifeToday on The Future of Fandom, get a life, or at least some insurance for it. On this episode we learn about some terms of digital engagement as a startup with Ladder and their VP of marketing, Olivia Borsje. Ladder lets you get a life insurance policy in as little as five minutes, which is obviously a great pull, but it got me thinking. If you can get your customer to make a lifelong decision in such little time, how do you build community from minute six onwards? Olivia does a great job explaining that...
2022-05-0928 min
The Future of FandomBetterment CMO Kim Rosenblum on Crafting Brand Love via a Common EnemyToday on The Future of Fandom, we craft brand love, find a common enemy and talk a little bit about SpongeBob. Together we'll explore how Betterment is setting up the next generation with a long-term investing focus, and building a fandom regardless, with our guest, their Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Rosenblum.
Most folks in their 20s and 30s will deeply appreciate Kim's contributions as a leader at Viacom where she led creative for properties like Nickelodeon. That's what makes her journey into FinTech all the more fascinating. The perspective of a media style approach to building a...
2022-05-0230 min
The Future of FandomBetterment CMO Kim Rosenblum on Crafting Brand Love via a Common EnemyToday on The Future of Fandom, we craft brand love, find a common enemy and talk a little bit about SpongeBob. Together we'll explore how Betterment is setting up the next generation with a long-term investing focus, and building a fandom regardless, with our guest, their Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Rosenblum.Most folks in their 20s and 30s will deeply appreciate Kim's contributions as a leader at Viacom where she led creative for properties like Nickelodeon. That's what makes her journey into FinTech all the more fascinating. The perspective of a media style approach to building a...
2022-05-0230 min
The Future of FandomPublic.com GM of IR Innovation Katie Perry on Leveling Up Investor RelationsToday on The Future of Fandom, we quit chasing memes and level up our understanding of the market. On this episode, we get a look at how Public.com is differentiating within one of the most commoditized financial services out there, stock trading, via their GM of IR innovation, Katie Perry.
App-based stock trading has gone from virtually non-existent to everywhere within the last seven to eight years, and so has the community surrounding it. The forums of yesteryear have become the full content studios of today, giving new meaning to what investor relations really is and...
2022-04-2527 min
The Future of FandomPublic.com GM of IR Innovation Katie Perry on Leveling Up Investor RelationsToday on The Future of Fandom, we quit chasing memes and level up our understanding of the market. On this episode, we get a look at how Public.com is differentiating within one of the most commoditized financial services out there, stock trading, via their GM of IR innovation, Katie Perry.App-based stock trading has gone from virtually non-existent to everywhere within the last seven to eight years, and so has the community surrounding it. The forums of yesteryear have become the full content studios of today, giving new meaning to what investor relations really is and...
2022-04-2527 min
The Future of FandomRakuten CMO Dana Marineau on How to Earn a Cart Full of FansToday on The Future of Fandom, earn some cash! Or earn some back, anyway. On this episode, we go shopping with Rakuten to learn about might be on the horizon for online and in-store shoppers alike via their Chief Marketing Officer Dana Marineau. Obviously over the last two years, we've seen shopping change a lot, being forced out of stores similarly, forced brands to think harder and fast about how to create better digital experiences, partnerships, and new way a to showcase product. Now that COVID seems to be on the decline, consumers continue to demand high-quality...
2022-04-1828 min
The Future of FandomRakuten CMO Dana Marineau on How to Earn a Cart Full of FansToday on The Future of Fandom, earn some cash! Or earn some back, anyway. On this episode, we go shopping with Rakuten to learn about might be on the horizon for online and in-store shoppers alike via their Chief Marketing Officer Dana Marineau.
Obviously over the last two years, we've seen shopping change a lot, being forced out of stores similarly, forced brands to think harder and fast about how to create better digital experiences, partnerships, and new way a to showcase product. Now that COVID seems to be on the decline, consumers continue to demand high-quality...
2022-04-1828 min
The Future of FandomRoofstock CMO Suresh Srinivasan on Building a Neighborhood of InvestorsToday on The Future of Fandom, we make ourselves at home -- or at least make a portfolio of them. In this episode, we rent some time with Roofstock and their Chief Marketing Officer, Suresh Srinivasan.In a world where job and city hopping alike is often met with better opportunity, so too has buying a home lost a fraction of its luster. Today, we talk about the rise of home investorship as a proxy for ownership, especially among the newest generations in the workforce and what that means for the need to build best in class...
2022-04-1123 min
The Future of FandomRoofstock CMO Suresh Srinivasan on Building a Neighborhood of InvestorsToday on The Future of Fandom, we make ourselves at home -- or at least make a portfolio of them. In this episode, we rent some time with Roofstock and their Chief Marketing Officer, Suresh Srinivasan.
In a world where job and city hopping alike is often met with better opportunity, so too has buying a home lost a fraction of its luster. Today, we talk about the rise of home investorship as a proxy for ownership, especially among the newest generations in the workforce and what that means for the need to build best in class...
2022-04-1123 min
The Future of FandomYieldstreet CMO Wittney Rachlin on Investing in an Alternative FutureToday on The Future of Fandom, we diversify our understanding of investing and provide some alternatives to watching stock tickers with Yieldstreet via their Chief Marketing Officer, Wittney Rachlin.
Yieldstreet gives regular folks the ability to invest in assets like art in short-term notes. Between the explosion and stock trading app use and the rise of crypto, it's no secret that investors are looking for new and different ways to invest their wealth -- and Wittney sees opportunities in building communities of people building a future of their own from investing in these alternatives "before it was...
2022-04-0425 min
The Future of FandomYieldstreet CMO Wittney Rachlin on Investing in an Alternative FutureToday on The Future of Fandom, we diversify our understanding of investing and provide some alternatives to watching stock tickers with Yieldstreet via their Chief Marketing Officer, Wittney Rachlin. Yieldstreet gives regular folks the ability to invest in assets like art in short-term notes. Between the explosion and stock trading app use and the rise of crypto, it's no secret that investors are looking for new and different ways to invest their wealth -- and Wittney sees opportunities in building communities of people building a future of their own from investing in these alternatives "before it was...
2022-04-0425 min
The Future of FandomLedn Co-Founder & CSO Mauricio di Bartolomeo on Building Decentralized CommunityToday on The Future of Fandom, we'll tiptoe into crypto and its passionate worldwide following with Ledn Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo. Mauricio grew up in Venezuela where he learned about Bitcoin and truly understands its global applications.Heads up if you're in North America, where media-forward, Ethereum-based NFTs and simply HODLing coins forever rules the day. Mauricio has a much broader perspective for how it can be used and how its fans come together across the world. Today, we explore how crypto communities coalesce and how to build a centralized brand presence within...
2022-03-2127 min
The Future of FandomLedn Co-Founder & CSO Mauricio di Bartolomeo on Building Decentralized CommunityToday on The Future of Fandom, we'll tiptoe into crypto and its passionate worldwide following with Ledn Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo. Mauricio grew up in Venezuela where he learned about Bitcoin and truly understands its global applications.
Heads up if you're in North America, where media-forward, Ethereum-based NFTs and simply HODLing coins forever rules the day. Mauricio has a much broader perspective for how it can be used and how its fans come together across the world. Today, we explore how crypto communities coalesce and how to build a centralized brand presence within...
2022-03-2127 min
The Future of FandomElysian Park Venture Partner Pete Vlastelica on Investing in How Fans and Entertainers ConnectToday on The Future of Fandom, get invested in the ways cheering for your favorite performer has evolved over time, from idol worship to surrogate coaching and quasi friendship, through the eyes of Pete Vlastelica from Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm of the LA Dodgers ownership group.
Pete made a splash in sports journalism as the founder of Yardbarker before being acquired by Fox Sports, and most recently, serving as CEO of Activision Blizzard Esports before joining Elysian Park. He's a battle tested champion of democratizing access to athletes and entertainers, and he's turned his...
2022-03-0720 min
The Future of FandomElysian Park Venture Partner Pete Vlastelica on Investing in How Fans and Entertainers ConnectToday on The Future of Fandom, get invested in the ways cheering for your favorite performer has evolved over time, from idol worship to surrogate coaching and quasi friendship, through the eyes of Pete Vlastelica from Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm of the LA Dodgers ownership group.Pete made a splash in sports journalism as the founder of Yardbarker before being acquired by Fox Sports, and most recently, serving as CEO of Activision Blizzard Esports before joining Elysian Park. He's a battle tested champion of democratizing access to athletes and entertainers, and he's turned his...
2022-03-0720 min
The Future of FandomQisstPay Co-Founder & CEO Jordan Olivas on Checking Out Tech-Savvy ShoppingToday on the Future of Fandom, we one click check out how consumers around the world are shopping faster, and what that means for fans here in North America, with QisstPay via their co-founder and CEO, Jordan Olivas. Jordan launched QisstPay in Pakistan and expanded through South Asia before his entry into the U.S. market. As it happens, fans and customers abroad are much more tech savvy in the way they shop, and Jordan joins a select few early players in bringing that acceleration to our markets. That means by extension, that the future is actually...
2022-02-2219 min
The Future of FandomQisstPay Co-Founder & CEO Jordan Olivas on Checking Out Tech-Savvy ShoppingToday on the Future of Fandom, we one click check out how consumers around the world are shopping faster, and what that means for fans here in North America, with QisstPay via their co-founder and CEO, Jordan Olivas. Jordan launched QisstPay in Pakistan and expanded through South Asia before his entry into the U.S. market.
As it happens, fans and customers abroad are much more tech savvy in the way they shop, and Jordan joins a select few early players in bringing that acceleration to our markets. That means by extension, that the future is actually...
2022-02-2219 min
The Upside Newsletter🔥 Upside Chat: Chelsey Rushworth, SVP Sales, LiveLike (leading engagement platform for sports and entertainment)This week, we had the honor to interview Chelsey Rushworth, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at LiveLike, a leading engagement platform for sports and entertainment.LiveLike is a technology company dedicated to empowering digital experiences that enable deeper fan engagement, increased retention rates, and new monetization opportunities. LiveLike’s audience engagement platform and gamification engine helps top sports organizations and media companies to enhance the fan experience, increase the time spent interacting with their content, and unlock the power of first-party data. Through customized interactive and social features, LiveLike has connected fans to some of the bi...
2022-02-0822 min
The Future of FandomBoston Red Sox CMO Adam Grossman on the Broadening and "Bespoke-ing" of the Baseball Fan ExperienceToday on the Future of Fandom, we step into the batters box with the Boston Red Sox and their Chief Marketing Officer, Adam Grossman. Adam explains how a broadening of content and advertising since has brought a more bespoke approach to the way in which fans both new and long-standing interact with their favorite franchise.Adam Grossman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grossmanadam/Here's your hub for everything Sox: https://www.mlb.com/redsoxCheck out The Future of Fandom, a podcast by LiveLike, wherever you get your podcasts. We hope...
2022-02-0726 min
The Future of FandomBoston Red Sox CMO Adam Grossman on the Broadening and "Bespoke-ing" of the Baseball Fan ExperienceToday on the Future of Fandom, we step into the batters box with the Boston Red Sox and their Chief Marketing Officer, Adam Grossman. Adam explains how a broadening of content and advertising since has brought a more bespoke approach to the way in which fans both new and long-standing interact with their favorite franchise.
Adam Grossman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grossmanadam/
Here's your hub for everything Sox: https://www.mlb.com/redsox
Check out The Future of Fandom, a podcast by LiveLike, wherever you get your podcasts. We hope...
2022-02-0726 min
The PubNub PubCastHow LiveLike Improves Virtual Events by Making Them Scalable and InteractiveLiveLike Co-Founder and CEO, Miheer Walavalkar, joins PubNub COO, Casey Clegg, to talk about how his company has helped some of the top media, sports, and entertainment organizations in the world—like the NBA and Turner Sports—create digital experiences that convert audiences into engaged consumers and loyal fans.
2022-01-2836 min
The Future of FandomPaceline Founder & CEO Joel Lieginger on the Fusion of Financial and Physical HealthToday on the Future of Fandom: how'd you like to get paid for being fit? Today we predict the future with Joel Lieginger, Founder & CEO of Paceline. Paceline is pioneering unified wellness and giving its fans real compensation in exchange for their healthy habits. In a world where most consumers get rewarded based on expenditure, today we explore a future in which they can also and should be based on exercise.
Check out Paceline for yourself: https://paceline.fit/
Check out The Future of Fandom, a podcast by LiveLike, wherever you get your podcasts. We...
2022-01-2428 min
The Future of FandomPaceline Founder & CEO Joel Lieginger on the Fusion of Financial and Physical HealthToday on the Future of Fandom: how'd you like to get paid for being fit? Today we predict the future with Joel Lieginger, Founder & CEO of Paceline. Paceline is pioneering unified wellness and giving its fans real compensation in exchange for their healthy habits. In a world where most consumers get rewarded based on expenditure, today we explore a future in which they can also and should be based on exercise.Check out Paceline for yourself: https://paceline.fit/Check out The Future of Fandom, a podcast by LiveLike, wherever you get your podcasts. We...
2022-01-2428 min
SBJ On StageSBJ Spotlight: January 14, 2022SBJ Spotlight: NFL strength, CFP confusion and the stealth Olympics
In today’s Spotlight Roundtable, SBJ’s Abe Madkour and John Ourand are joined by LiveLike CEO Miheer Walavalkar and Syracuse sports management professor Rick Burton to talk about big news in sports business.
Topics included the ratings strength of the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys; confusion in college sports and the CFP; tech advances and the metaverse; and how NBC is just trying to get through the Beijing Games on the way to Paris and L.A.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for info...
2022-01-1416 min
The Future of FandomNASCAR Chief Digital Officer Tim Clark on Racing for the Next-Gen FanToday on The Future of Fandom, ride along as one motorsports brand races ahead in the digital landscape. My name’s Adam Conner, I’m your host, and our specific focus on this episode is how NASCAR is building a next-generation fan experience. In particular, you’ll hear from Tim Clark who is their Chief Digital Officer.You might not know it, but NASCAR was the first sport to return to the airwaves following COVID’s initial rise, due primarily to its virtual savvy and realism. Since then, the sport has only expanded its digital footprint, and today we...
2022-01-1127 min
The Future of FandomNASCAR Chief Digital Officer Tim Clark on Racing for the Next-Gen FanToday on The Future of Fandom, ride along as one motorsports brand races ahead in the digital landscape. My name’s Adam Conner, I’m your host, and our specific focus on this episode is how NASCAR is building a next-generation fan experience. In particular, you’ll hear from Tim Clark who is their Chief Digital Officer.
You might not know it, but NASCAR was the first sport to return to the airwaves following COVID’s initial rise, due primarily to its virtual savvy and realism. Since then, the sport has only expanded its digital footprint, and today we...
2022-01-1127 min
The PubNub PubCastWelcome to PubCastWelcome to PubCast, hosted by PubNub COO Casey Clegg.On this podcast, we will talk with product development leaders in different industries (fitness, gaming, events, SAAS, live sports, music, etc.) and learn how they bring their users together online.Future guests:Paddy Cosgrave, Founder and CEO of Web SummitAli El Rhermoul, Co-Founder and CTO at BeamableMiheer Walavalkar, Co-Founder and CEO of LivelikeLauren Foundos, Founder/CEO of Forte
2021-12-2303 min
LeCorner - International#19. NBA, NASCAR, LiveLike, MLSE, Greenfly: Special Episode - Best of 2021For this last LeCorner episode of the year, let's enjoy a mix of some of the best discussions we had with our guests.
2021 has been the first season of our international series, and the least we can say is that we had a great time recording these 18 episodes.
Many thanks to all the guests that were kind enough to share with us their vision, their background, their experiences and their anecdotes.
Timelines (one extract for each episode, in chronological order)
- Ext 1: Scrum Ventures...
2021-12-1246 min
The Future of FandomThe Future of Fandom: A New Podcast by LiveLikeAs the world’s biggest brands race to convert their users into fans -- and fans into diehards -- a clear, crucial question stands out:What is the future of fandom?After all, over the past two years, digital accessibility to historically physical events has exploded across work, life, and everything in between.Whether it’s shopping, watching sports, or even taking a cooking class, consumers are no longer satisfied with passive experiences that don’t allow them to feel a sense of empowerment, real-time interaction, or connection. Hybrid is not just the new no...
2021-12-0701 min
The Future of FandomThe Future of Fandom: A New Podcast by LiveLikeAs the world’s biggest brands race to convert their users into fans -- and fans into diehards -- a clear, crucial question stands out:
What is the future of fandom?
After all, over the past two years, digital accessibility to historically physical events has exploded across work, life, and everything in between.
Whether it’s shopping, watching sports, or even taking a cooking class, consumers are no longer satisfied with passive experiences that don’t allow them to feel a sense of empowerment, real-time interaction, or connection. Hybrid is not just the new no...
2021-12-0701 min
SBJ I FactorSBJ I Factor: Miheer WalavalkarToday’s episode features Miheer Walavalkar, co-founder and CEO of LiveLike, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about growing up in India, his non-traditional path into the sports industry, building a company based on the communal sports experience, and his friendship with legendary NBA Commissioner David Stern. Walavalkar was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 class of 2018.
2021-11-3023 minUnofficial Partner PodcastE186: Betting technologyIt’s become fashionable to use the term Gold Rush to describe the North American betting market. In 2018 the US Supreme Court overturned a federal bill banning gambling, which effectively signalled a shift that turned sports betting from an unregulated market to a regulated one. Estimates as to the size of the sports betting marketplace vary wildly. But all agree that it’s growing quickly, and that media technology is going to play a major role. Today’s podcast looks at the role broadcast technology is playing to make betting easier and more accessible to sports f...
2021-08-1352 minUnofficial Partner PodcastE186: Betting technologyIt’s become fashionable to use the term Gold Rush to describe the North American betting market. In 2018 the US Supreme Court overturned a federal bill banning gambling, which effectively signalled a shift that turned sports betting from an unregulated market to a regulated one. Estimates as to the size of the sports betting marketplace vary wildly. But all agree that it’s growing quickly, and that media technology is going to play a major role. Today’s podcast looks at the role broadcast technology is playing to make betting easier and more accessible to sports f...
2021-08-1352 min
Hello SportsTech LIVEEpisode 20: TOCA, Sportradar, LiveLike, Euroleague, A.I., Beeple, Andy MurrayThis week's top 5 news from the world of Sports and Technology: 👾 Beeple's NFT platform starts with Andy Murray 🤖 A.I. finds tennis is most euphoric sport 🏀 Euroleague Basketball announces winning startups 🖥️ Sportradar launches Embet with LiveLike ⚽ TOCA plans Football Entertainment CentersFor everyone who likes to do and watch sports!Note: This podcast is based on the 'Hello SportsTech LIVE' show that is streamed on YouTube, Twitch and LinkedIn Live.More details at hellosportstech.com and on our social channels: Instagram: @hellosportstech TikTok: @hellosportstech
2021-07-3023 min
SATIS EXPOComment engager les publics lors de grands événements sportifs dans et hors-stades[PLATEAU D'EXPERTS] Loin d’être antagonistes, les événements physiques et digitaux peuvent se compléter afin d’amplifier les audiences et l’engagement des publics et des communautés. Comment la gamification, le storytelling peuvent-ils être utilisés pour créer du lien ? Qu’a -ton appris du e-sport ? Quels sont les dispositifs hybrides qui peuvent prendre place dans et autour des arènes sportives ? Comment inclure tous les publics y compris ceux en situation de handicap ?Modérateur : Stephan Faudeux, Fondateur Génération NumériqueIntervenants : Laurent Boutalbi – Directeur Commercial chez WISSL MEDIA, Christophe Chata...
2021-07-141h 12
Field to FanThe future is interactive: Increasing engagement in OTT with LiveLike and DeltatreJoin Miheer Walavalkar of LiveLike and Deltatre's Kieran Bresnan, in conversation with Deltatre’s Simon Farrant, to learn about what it takes to deliver a modern-day viewing experience, through interactivity and gamification.
2021-06-1035 min
Podcast "Le Replay"#02 - Le Replay avec Samuel Westberg - Engager les fans en temps réelAujourd’hui, Samuel Westberg nous apprend comment convertir les audiences passives en communautés engagées. CCO de LiveLike, il nous explique les enjeux de la digitalisation pour les acteurs du broadcast en compagnie d’Alexandre De Saedeleer, CEO de Riplee et de Tapptic.
La génération Z est particulièrement demandeuse d’expériences digitales fortes, de moments où elle peut se retrouver pour interagir ensemble sur des actions en direct, notamment au cours d’événements sportifs.
C’est là toute la pertinence de LiveLike, qui propose aux entrepri...
2021-05-1122 minLeCorner - International#6. The Entrepreneurial Journey #1 - Interview with Livelike's CEO Miheer WalavalkarWelcome to the entrepreneurial journey, a new series of episode that will be showcasing CEO and startup founders that have been brave and bold enough to launch their business and create their product within the sports industry.
For this first episode, we have invited Miheer Walavalkar, Co-founder & CEO of Livelike Inc.
What is Livelike?
"LiveLike is on a mission to convert passive audiences into engaged communities"
Media companies from around the world turn to them to transform their platforms into communal and interactive viewing experiences.
...
2021-03-1457 minHello SportsTech LIVEEpisode 1: Facebook, Therabody, CLEAR, Warriors, Fan Controlled FootballThese are the Top 5 SportsTech news we discuss this week: The Fan Controlled Football League (FCFL) kicked off Golden State Warriors launch a second screen app with LiveLike Secure identity company CLEAR gets a $100m invest Durant, Harden, Rodgers + others invest in Thermabody Facebook is building a smartwatchProduct review: footbar.com - Smart Football TrackerFor everyone who likes to do and watch sports!Note: This podcast is based on the 'Hello SportsTech LIVE' show that is streamed on YouTube and Twitch.More details at hellosportstech.com
2021-02-1929 min
Thinking Out LoudReimagining the Viewer ExperienceAs gaming, viewing and social interaction increasingly become a single experience, there are more opportunities for broadcasters to develop consumer touchpoints using business intelligence to deliver customized viewing experiences and drive monetization, subscriptions and advertising.
On this episode of Thinking Out Loud, host Vicki Lins sits down with Miheer Walavalkar, CEO and Co-Founder of LiveLike, an audience engagement platform, for an insightful conversation on emerging technology and the next era of content consumption: social, immersive viewing.
2021-01-0627 min
SportsPro PodcastThe NFL's big deal, women's soccer and the future of media rights: day two at the SportsPro OTT SummitSportsPro editor at large Eoin Connolly and editorial director Michael Long are joined by Yannick Ramcke, OTT commercial lead at OneFootball, to look back on the second and final day of the 2020 SportsPro OTT Summit.
They discuss why an NFL sales bonanza could reorder the rest of the sports media business, how rights holders and broadcasters are changing how they think about monetising content, and whether the path is opening up for women's soccer to go its own way.
Then, in a round-up of the sessions on day two, NBC Sports Group's Jon Miller presents his US...
2020-12-0453 min
The Fluid Fan PodcastEpisode #31 ft Miheer Walavalkar of LiveLikeThis week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation on Co-Watching and Immersive Media with LiveLike CEO and Co-Founder, Miheer Walavalkar. Angela Ruggiero and Miheer discuss how LiveLike is helping existing broadcasts and apps create a social and immersive experience for Fluid Fans. Hear how LiveLike’s SDK allows for a simple implementation process, and a number of immersive gamification opportunities. Learn about the various partnerships and platforms LiveLike’s technology leverages to offer Fluid Fans the ability to connect with fans across the globe.
2020-10-2041 min
SBJ UnpacksThe Road Ahead: LiveLike's Miheer WalavalkarLiveLike co-Founder & CEO Miheer Walavalkar joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down innovations and impacts related to co-viewing and social sports watching amid this global pandemic.
2020-09-2423 min
Fanstriker - le podcast fan expérience#12 | Fan expérience à huis clos : le point de vue d’un supporter avec Basile BRIGANDET (Stadito)Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de ce qui a été mis en place pour la reprise de la Bundesliga, de la Liga et de la Premier League ? Quels sont vos dispositifs préférés ? Quels sont ceux auxquels vous aimeriez participer ? Donnez-nous votre avis sur les sujets évoqués par message vocal ou sur les réseaux sociaux de Fanstriker.
Merci de nous avoir accompagnés pendant ce podcast en compagnie de Basile BRIGANDET.
Des liens vers le super contenu de Basile :
StaditoFootball : la chaine Youtube de Basile : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLo0LTBbBXO96pOhghW7RA
Groundhop'Cast : le podcast de Basile su...
2020-06-1740 min
Field to FanEmbracing the new normalIn this episode of ‘Field to Fan’ we talk about ‘Embracing the New Normal’, hosting Carlo De Marchis (Group Chief Evangelist at Deltatre), Miheer Walavalkar (CEO at LiveLike). We analyze how video technology operators, starting earlier this year, have had to re-evaluate their strategies and re-allocate their budgets to meet the demands of a world where there’s a lot less live sports content.
2020-05-2029 minFanstriker - le podcast fan expérience#6 | Sport à Huis Clos : Quelle offre pour les fans ? Avec Aymeric PIJANOWSKI et Adrien DANJOUMerci de nous avoir rejoints pour cette discussion sur la fan expérience après le confinement avec Adrien DANJOU et Aymeric PIJANOWSKI.
De votre côté, quels sont les dispositifs qui vous plaisent le plus ? Est-ce qu'il y a des dispositifs que nous avons oublié de mentionner ?
Donnez-nous votre avis sur nos réseaux sociaux ou en laissant un message vocal sur anchor.fm/fanstriker.
Les sujets évoqués lors du podcast :
Hear Me Cheer : remettre de l'ambiance dans les tribunes durant le huis clos
L'eSport de plus en plus populaire durant le huis clos
Les mannequins dans les tribunes
...
2020-05-0644 minFanstriker - le podcast fan expérience#2 | Fan expérience low tech et fan experience post confinement avec Mathieu GOERGENMerci de nous avoir rejoints pour ce podcast en compagnie de Mathieu GOERGEN.
On en a parlé aujourd'hui dans ce podcast :
Inside fan experience au FC Lorient
Les fans en carton dans les tribunes du Borussia
Des photos à la place des fans dans les tribunes
Un dragon au stade
Pour aller plus loin sur les sujets du jour :
La fan expérience en VR depuis son salon avec LiveLike
Retrouvez plus de fan expérience sur le site de Fanstriker.
Pensez à nous suivre sur :
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/company/fanstriker
Facebook : facebook.com/Fanstriker
Instagram : instagram.com/fanstriker
Twitter : twitter.com/fanstriker
Youtu...
2020-05-0218 min
Self Care and Soul Care for the CaregiverHow Caregiving Families Can Prepare for Emergencies and EpidemicsToday we're taking a few minutes to talk about how caregiving families can prepare for emergencies and epidemics. I’m going to draw on our experience with Hurricane Harvey a couple years ago and the lessons I learned then that I still apply today. And like in the aftermath of Harvey, I’m praying this worldwide epidemic is an opportunity to protect our families, love our neighbors, and to remember our trust in God’s plan.
As a bonus, I’ve created a downloadable check list you can print off to help you prepare. Just head to sandrape...
2020-03-1600 min
Leaders Worth Knowing PodcastEp 46: Sophie Goldschmidt, Matt Porter, & Miheer WalavalkarThe birth of GolfTV | the death of MP & Silva | the charm of Shahid Khan | equal pay & Facebook ups and downs in surfing | the Phil Taylor-shaped hole in darts | the future of the sports consumption experience.
David Cushnan and James Emmett reflect on another fortnight of change across the global sports industry, including the launch of the Discovery-PGA Tour joint venture OTT vehicle GolfTV, the final demise of rights agency MP & Silva, and Shahid Khan's withdrawn offer to buy Wembley Stadium from the FA.
Later, we hear from three CEOs with very different challenges...
2018-10-2652 min
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioMiheer Walavalkar on The Wharton Sports Business ShowMiheer Walavalkar, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of LiveLike, joins hosts George Perry and Michelle Young on Sports Business Show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2018-07-1116 min
Katie dot ShowExperience the Next Super Bowl Like You’re There - in Virtual RealityKatie chats with Miheer Walavalkar, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer of LiveLike, a company that is bringing live sports into virtual reality. They are enabling audiences to experience huge events like the Super Bowl in Virtual and also collaborating with big brands like Fox Sports.
2017-07-2919 min
The CUSP ShowEpisode 69: Connecting the VC and Sports WorldJeff Volk and Deepen Parikh join Joe and Tom this week for a conversation on NYVC Sports. Jeff is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at MLB (Major League Baseball) Advanced Media. Previously, he headed major web developments as the head of USTA's Digital Media team, shaping interactive and promotional campaigns. is also the founding member of New York Venture Community and a member of the executive committee at NextGen Angels NYC. Deepen is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, which invest in early-stage companies that are transforming the intersection of sports technology, media and gaming. Courtside has invested in co...
2017-05-2949 minEpisode 69: Connecting the VC and Sports WorldJeff Volk and Deepen Parikh join Joe and Tom this week for a conversation on NYVC Sports. Jeff is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at MLB (Major League Baseball) Advanced Media. Previously, he headed major web developments as the head of USTA's Digital Media team, shaping interactive and promotional campaigns. is also the founding member of New York Venture Community and a member of the executive committee at NextGen Angels NYC. Deepen is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, which invest in early-stage companies that are transforming the intersection of sports technology, media and gaming. Courtside has invested in co...
2017-05-2950 min
The CUSP ShowEpisode 68: Investing in the Intersection of Sports and TechDeepen Parikh joins Joe and Tom this week for a conversation on investing in sports tech. Deepen is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, which invest in early-stage companies that are transforming the intersection of sports technology, media and gaming. Courtside has invested in companies like LiveLike VR and The Atlantic. Before that, Deepen was a partner at Interplay Ventures.In this episode, Deepen talks about the rapidly growing sports tech industry and the opportunities it brings for young entrepreneurs. Deepen also shares some of his best practices for people that are trying to make it in the sports...
2017-05-2232 minEpisode 68: Investing in the Intersection of Sports and TechDeepen Parikh joins Joe and Tom this week for a conversation on investing in sports tech. Deepen is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, which invest in early-stage companies that are transforming the intersection of sports technology, media and gaming. Courtside has invested in companies like LiveLike VR and The Atlantic. Before that, Deepen was a partner at Interplay Ventures.
In this episode, Deepen talks about the rapidly growing sports tech industry and the opportunities it brings for young entrepreneurs. Deepen also shares some of his best practices for people that are trying to make it in the sports industry. Be s...
2017-05-2233 min