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The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastRedefining Sports Ticketing for the Digital Era #252In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast, we present Jordy Leiser, Co-Founder and CEO at Jump.The conversation explores the challenges and innovations in the ticketing industry for professional sports, highlighting the dominance of legacy players like Ticketmaster and the need for a more integrated business model.Takeaways-There hasn't been a truly innovative model in professional sports ticketing.-Legacy players like Ticketmaster dominate the ticketing space.-Attempts to innovate in ticketing have faced significant challenges.-The ticketing system...
2025-11-1231 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastThe Evolution of Sports Tech Nation #251In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast, we present Nelly Kranz, Strategic Alliances & Investors Relations at Sports Tech Nation.The conversation revolves around SportsTech Nation, a global sports tech event that aims to connect startups, investors, and industry leaders. Nelly discusses the evolution of the event, its focus on innovation, and the importance of networking through the Investor Summit. The role of Colosseum Sport in supporting startups and fostering connections within the sports tech ecosystem is also highlighted, emphasizing the growing interest in sports technology and its potential for transformation in the...
2025-11-0618 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastWhy Sports Teams Are Betting Big On Gaming Audiences #250In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast, we present Matt Virtue, Founder & CEO of Rival.In this conversation, Matt discusses Rival's mission to create interactive gaming experiences that engage sports fans in a meaningful way. He explains how Rival combines gaming with sports IP to foster community and enhance fan engagement. The discussion covers the importance of gaming in reaching diverse audiences, the success stories of partnerships with organizations like the Detroit Pistons and New Balance, and the future of digital engagement in sports. Matt emphasizes the need for sports organizations to...
2025-10-1533 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastHow Computer Vision is Transforming Digital Fitness and Rehabilitation #249In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars podcast, we present Steven Webster, Founder & CEO of asensei.In this conversation, Steven shares his journey from being a martial arts coach to creating a technology that recognizes human movement. He discusses the challenges of coaching remotely and how asensei aims to provide real-time feedback through movement recognition technology. The conversation also explores the B2B approach of asensei, its successful use cases in various sectors, and the future of coaching with AI. Webster emphasizes the importance of making fitness accessible and meaningful, leveraging technology to...
2025-10-0833 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastExploring Saudi Arabia's Sports Revolution with Dr. Margarete Schramboeck #248Closing out the New Global Sport Conference series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Dr. Margarete Schramboeck, Former Minister for Economy & Digital Affairs, Austria, Board Member, Aramco Digital.In this conversation, Dr. Margarete Schramboeck discusses her journey from private business to public office and her current role in the Saudi sports industry. She highlights the significant changes in Saudi Arabia's sports landscape, driven by Vision 2030, and the integration of technology in sports, including e-gaming and immersive live streaming. Dr. Schramboeck emphasizes the importance of AI and infrastructure in supporting the growth of sports in...
2025-10-0124 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastInside WFS: Football, eSports, and Global Growth with Jan Alessie #247In this episode of the New Global Sport Conference series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Jan Alessie, Co-founder & Managing Director - World Football Summit.In this conversation, Jan discusses the upcoming World Football Summit in Riyadh, highlighting its significance in the context of Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the football world. He reflects on the evolution of perceptions about the region since the first summit and the impact of high-profile events like the World Cup. The discussion also covers the integration of eSports into the sports industry and the strategic localization of events...
2025-09-2408 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastDigital Evolution of Sports with Peter Moore, Ex-CEO of Liverpool FC #246In this episode of the New Global Sport Conference series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Peter Moore, Ex-Chief Executive Officer of Liverpool FC and Owner of Santa Barbara Sky FC.In this conversation, Peter Moore discusses the evolving relationship between gaming and sports, highlighting how video games have become a gateway to real sports fandom. He reflects on the changing perceptions of video games, the impact of e-sports, and the strategies employed by sports organizations to engage younger audiences. Moore also emphasizes the importance of balancing local fan engagement with global expansion, the...
2025-09-1716 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSports Media Rights, AI, and Digital Transformation with CEO of Fox Sports, Eric Shanks #245We are back after our summer hiatus and one where we have been extremely busy. There are quite a few updates to share with you from Team SportsTechX.All of that will be done in due course but for now let’s focus on this podcast and especially our recent visit to Riyadh where we were back for the New Global Sports Conference, NGSC.Last year on the pod, we had Andrew Chen from A16Z (Link)Ralf Reichert who is the mastermind of the eSp...
2025-09-1118 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastUnlocking Betting Markets for Niche Sports with ALT Sports Data #244Back after a break, this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Joe Dunnigan, CEO-Founder of ALT Sports Data.We discuss the evolving landscape of sports betting, particularly focusing on underrepresented sports. Exploring the challenges and opportunities within the sports betting market, the importance of fan engagement through betting, and the potential for revenue generation for leagues. Joe shares insights on the future of sports tech investments and the strategic direction of ALT Sports Data as they aim to expand their offerings and partnerships.TakeawaysSports...
2025-07-3030 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSports Investment Strategies with InStudio Ventures #243In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars podcast, we present Danny Cortenraede, founder and managing partner of In Studio Ventures.We discuss Danny's journey from the Netherlands to becoming a key player in sports technology investment, the strategies behind InStudio Ventures, and the importance of athlete capital in the investment landscape. Danny shares insights on market opportunities, particularly in youth and women's sports, and highlights the unique advantages of the Los Angeles market for startups. The conversation concludes with a look at the future initiatives of InStudio Ventures and the growing role of...
2025-06-0631 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastInnovating Sports Broadcasting in India with JioStar’s STARLAB #242🎙 In lieu of the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2025, the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Prashant Khanna, We discuss the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting in India. Exploring the innovative initiatives at Star Labs, including AI-driven features and robotics, and the challenges faced in implementing these technologies. The conversation highlights the growing sports ecosystem in India, the importance of collaboration, and the future of sports technology.Takeaways- Jiostar is a major player in the sports tech market in India.- Star Labs focuses on innov...
2025-05-1536 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastUnlocking Sports Innovation in Brazil with Arena Hub #241🎙 In lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2025, the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Ricardo Mazzucca, Partner at Arena Hub.In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Brazilian sports innovation ecosystem. We explore Ricardo's background, the mission of Arena Hub, the startup landscape in Brazil, and the challenges and opportunities within the sports industry. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation, connection, and education in accelerating the future of sports, as well as the role of startups in transforming the industry.Takeaways- Ric...
2025-05-0931 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastBringing the Sports Innovation Ecosystem Together with Thinksport #240🎙 In lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2025, the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Claudine Breton, Director General at Thinksport.Claudine discusses her background and the revitalization of ThinsSport's mission. She highlights the importance of innovation in the sports ecosystem, the role of startups, and the upcoming event known as 'The Spot'. Claudine shares insights on international collaboration, barriers to innovation within sports organizations, and quick wins for embracing a culture of innovation. The conversation emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to drive progress in the sports industry.
2025-04-3029 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastAll about Competitive Entertainment in Sports #239🎙 In lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2025, the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Lloyd Danzig, managing partner at Sharp Alpha.In this episode we discuss the evolving landscape of sports technology and investment. We explore the concept of competitive entertainment, the rise of innovative ventures like Pool House, and the importance of engaging fan experiences. Lloyd shares insights on the qualities of successful founders and the future trends in sports tech, emphasizing the shift towards active participation and socialization in sports.Takeaways- Competitive ent...
2025-04-1732 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastEmpowering Women in Sports Media with The GIST #238🎙 On this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars podcast, we’re shining shining light on Women’s Sports again with Ellen Hyslop, Co-Founder of The GIST.In this episode we discuss the evolving landscape of women's sports and media, the importance of catering to female sports fans, the unique storytelling approach needed to engage this audience, and the surge in investment in women's sports. Ellen shares insights on the challenges faced in building a sports media brand, the role of technology in enhancing women's sports visibility, and the future plans for The GIST, including a focus...
2025-03-2830 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastClosing the Gender Pay Gap with Valeur Sport #237🎙 On this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars podcast, we’re shining shining light on Women’s Sports with Arianna Criscione, Co-Founder and CEO at Valeur Sport.We discuss the evolving landscape of women's sports, focusing on investment opportunities, the importance of salary transparency, and the role of technology in enhancing visibility and engagement. Arianna shares her journey from being a professional athlete to an entrepreneur, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to close the gender pay gap and improve the overall ecosystem for women in sports. The conversation highlights the growing appetite for women's...
2025-03-2134 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastExpert Insights from the Indian Sports Industry #236🎙Closing out the Indian series for the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Unmish Parthasarathi, Founder & Executive Director at Picture Board Partners (Singapore). In this episode of the Sports Tech All Stars Podcast, they discuss the evolution of media rights, the unique characteristics of the Indian sports market, emerging opportunities beyond cricket, and the impact of technology and innovation on sports participation. The conversation also touches on the future of sports in India leading up to the 2036 Olympics, highlighting the potential for growth and development in various sports sectors.Ta...
2025-02-2838 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastInvestment Strategies for Gaming, Sports and Interactive Media with Lumikai #235🎙Closing out the Indian series in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Salone Sehgal, Founding General Partner, LumikaiIn this episode of the SportsTech All-Stars podcast, Salone Sehgal, founding general partner of Lumikai, discusses her journey in the Indian sports ecosystem, focusing on the intersection of media, gaming, and technology. She shares insights on the evolution of the Indian gaming market, investment strategies, and the future of esports in India. Salone emphasizes the importance of building relationships with founders and highlights the significant growth potential in the Indian gaming and e...
2025-02-2029 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast1080 Motion's Vision for the Indian Sports Market #234🎙Continuing focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Per Nohlert, CEO of 1080 MotionIn this conversation, Per discusses his journey and vision for the company, focusing on the innovative technology behind their products and the potential of the Indian sports market. He shares insights from his recent trip to India, highlighting the growing interest in sports technology and the willingness to invest in high-quality training equipment. Per also addresses challenges in the market, including price sensitivity and the need for education around their products. Loo...
2025-02-1327 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastRole of Academies in Developing Youth Sports in India #233🎙Contining focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Eric Hollingsworth and Arnab Das from Vijayi Bharat Sports Academy.
In this episode of the SportsTech All-Stars Podcast, the discussion revolves around the evolving Indian sports ecosystem, focusing on the Vijay Bharat Sports Academy and its role in developing young athletes. Eric Hollingsworth and Arnab Das share insights on their experiences, the importance of technology in sports, and the cultural challenges faced in India. They emphasize the need for critical thinking, data analysis, and innovative approaches to...
2025-02-0536 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastThe Future of Sports Tech in India with Olympian Shikha Tandon #232🎙Welcome back to another episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast! With continued focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Shikha Tandon, Chief Resilience and Partnerships Officer at svexa.
In this episode, we discuss Shikha's journey from being an elite athlete to working in the sports tech industry, the role of technology in enhancing athletic performance, and the current state of the Indian sports tech ecosystem. Shikha shares insights on the challenges faced in adopting technology in sports, the importance of youth development in pre...
2025-01-3032 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastExploring the rise of Indian Sports Tech with Nandan Kamath #231🎙Welcome back to the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast this 2025! Hope you’ve all had a great start to the year.
Starting this year with focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report. To kick off the series, we present: Nandan Kamath, Co-Founder at Sports and Society Accelerator.
In this episode we discuss the rapid growth of the Indian Sports Tech market, the evolving cultural perceptions of sports careers, and the importance of physical activity in the population. Nandan shares insights from his report...
2025-01-2233 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastAn expert perspective on Sports Tech and Investment Trends with DrakeStar #230🎙Continuing the Global Sports Tech VC Report series, the SportsTech Allstars presents: Mohit Pareek, Principal at DrakeStar Partners
In this episode, we discuss Mohit's journey in the advisory space, recent transactions in sports tech, and the current state of the market as it transitions into 2024. The conversation highlights the importance of profitability for startups, the dynamics of middle market transactions, and the exciting areas of innovation within sports tech, including fan engagement and AI. Mohit shares insights on the future of DrakeStar and the sports tech industry as a whole.
Ta...
2024-12-0636 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastMitch Heath Coaching for Founders and Executives in the Sport Industry #229🎙️ On another special episode of the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast, we present: Mitch Heath, Founder at Mitch Heath Coaching, Co-Founder at Teamworks and a Start-up Coach, Advisor and Investor.
In this conversation, Mitch Heath shares his journey in the sports tech industry, discussing his role as a co-founder of Teamworks and his current focus on mentoring and investing in emerging sports tech startups. He emphasises the importance of identifying opportunities for efficiency and revenue generation in the sports sector, highlighting innovative companies he has worked with. Mitch also shares key learnings from his early days...
2024-12-0232 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSport Marke Medien, an event by ESB Marketing Network #228🎙 A special episode to shout out Sport Marke Medien on 2nd and 3rd December which is a part of the leading international sporting goods trade fair ISPO Munich. The Sports Tech Allstars presents: Hendrik Ungelenk, Teamlead for the conferences of the ESB Marketing Networking
In this conversation, Rohn and Hendrik Ungelenk discuss the upcoming Sportmarker Medien event, which aims to bring together leaders in media and brand commercialization within sports. They explore the objectives of the event, the structure of the ESP Marketing Network, and the focus on tech innovation and investment trends in the...
2024-11-2229 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastFuture of Sports Technique Analysis with SportAI #227🎙Continuing the Global Sports Tech VC Report series, the SportsTech Allstars presents: Lauren Pedersen, CEO at SportAI.
In this conversation, Lauren Pedersen, CEO of Sport AI, discusses the innovative use of AI and computer vision in sports technique analysis, particularly in racket sports. She shares insights on the challenges of traditional coaching methods, the recent funding successes of Sport AI, and the company's vision for expanding into other sports. The discussion also touches on the importance of democratising access to sports coaching, the role of technology in enhancing fan engagement, and the future of AI...
2024-11-1531 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastInvesting in the Future of Sports Tech with LEAD VC #226🎙In lead up to the SportsTech VC Report out early November, we’re kicking off the most awaited investments series. On the first episode, the Sports Tech Allstars presents: Thomas Rudy, Chief Investment Officer at LEAD VC.
In this episode, Rohn speaks with Thomas Rudy about the evolution of LEAD VC's investment strategies in the sports tech ecosystem. They discuss the various funds under LEAD VC, including their focus on health tech and sports innovation, as well as the importance of partnerships with sports organisations. Thomas highlights successful investments like OxyWear and Mustard, and share...
2024-10-3038 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSustainable Strategic Advice for the Sports Industry #225🎙For the last episode on sustainability in sports, the SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents: Pierluigi Zacheo, Founder at MyStadium Ltd.
MyStadium is a Sustainability Consultancy that offers strategic advice for the Sports/Events industry. In this conversation, Rohn and Pierluigii Zacheo discuss the critical role of sustainability in sports, emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation. They explore the definition of sustainability, the various stakeholders involved, and share case studies from Formula E and the NBA. The discussion highlights the complexities of integrating sustainability into operations and the potential of technology, particularly generative AI, to opti...
2024-10-2436 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSustainable and Data Driven Turf Management #224🎙Continuing the focus on sustainability in sports, the SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents: Christian Theil, CEO at turfcoach.
In this conversation, Rohn and Christian talk about the intersection of technology, sustainability, and sports. They discuss how Turf Coach digitizes pitch conditions to help groundskeepers manage turf more effectively, the importance of pitch quality on game performance, and the company's expansion into other sports. Christian shares insights on sustainability in turf management, future trends, and the innovations Turf Coach is pursuing to enhance their product offerings.
Takeaways
Turf Coach digi...
2024-10-1835 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastFuture Trends in Sports Sustainability #223🎙Focusing on sustainability in sports for the next few weeks, this SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents: Ioannis Konstantopoulos, Sustainability Advisor at InNews.
This conversation delves into the emerging theme of sustainability in sports, exploring its significance, regulatory landscape, and the role of technology and innovation in driving sustainable practices within sports organisations. Ioannis shares insights on how sports entities are adapting to new regulations, the importance of measuring environmental impacts, and the collaborative efforts between sports organisations and technology providers to enhance sustainability initiatives.
Takeaways
Sustainability in sports has...
2024-10-0432 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastBuilding the future of Gaming with Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z Games) #222🎙 Last on the Esports World Cup series from the New Global Sports Conference, the Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents: Andrew Chen, General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz.
Andrew Chen is a General Partner for A16Z GAMES, focused on the intersection of tech and gaming — this includes AI, studios, infrastructure, and consumer apps.
We talk about gaming, fantasy sports and esports in depth. Followed by the things that eSports and gaming could learn from sports to enhance itself, and how storytelling is key in all of it. What are the stories? How do yo...
2024-09-2730 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastInside the Esports World Cup and New Global Sports Conference with MJ #221🎙 Next up on the Esports World Cup series from the New Global Sports Conference, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents: MJ Acosta- Ruiz, Sportscaster & TV Host at ESPN
MJ Acosta-Ruiz is a television host and sportscaster, currently featured as the anchor of ESPN's Sportscenter and as a sideline reporter for ESPN Deportes' Monday Night Football. We have a lovely chat about the takeaways from the Esports World Cup and the New Global Sports Conference.
The Emmy Award winning journalist became the first woman of color to host a show at N...
2024-09-2012 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastWorld’s First Gaming & Esports District: Qiddiya City #220🎙 Continuing the esports World Cup series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Mike Milanov, Chairman - Advisory Board, Gaming & Esports at Qiddiya.
Mike is a seasoned gaming and esports veteran with a unique blend of industry expertise, entrepreneurial drive and a passion for shaping the future. As Chairman of the Advisory Board, Gaming & Esports at Qiddiya, Milanov spearheads the development of the global gaming and esports hub, the Qiddiya City Gaming & Esports District, ensuring it boldly aligns with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. He oversees projects ranging from cutting-edge esports arenas to themed gam...
2024-09-2015 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastEsports World Cup Foundation | Riyadh Saudi Arabia #219🎙 Starting the esports World Cup series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents none other than the CEO himself, Ralf Reichert.
Ralf grew up as a native gamer with a passion for competition in the physical world as much as the digital. In the late 90s, he founded SK Gaming with his brothers, Tim and Benjamin, as one of the first esports clubs, and competed at the highest level - which subsequently made him fall in love with the industry. Excited to build this industry, Ralf and his team co-founded ESL, and embarked on the ques...
2024-09-1306 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast3D Digital Venue: Management & Sports Venue Mapping Technology #217🎙 This week on the SportsTech Allstars we have Francis Casado, Head of International Business Development at 3D Digital Venue.
Francis and Rohn discuss the evolution of digital twins and virtual environments in the sports and entertainment industry. Francisco shares how 3D Digital Venue helps venues modernize and simplify venue mapping, enhance online ticket purchase flows, and improve event discovery for fans. They also discuss the revenue opportunities that digital twins can unlock, such as creating virtual experiences and engaging global audiences. Francisco highlights the importance of mobile technology and the shift towards digital consumption in...
2024-08-2129 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastGemini Sports Analytics: First AI cloud for sports #216🎙 This week on the SportsTech Allstars we have Jake Schuster, founder and CEO of Gemini Sports Analytics.
Jake discusses the evolution of their product and the challenges of selling to sports teams. He highlights the importance of simplifying the user experience and focusing on the needs of decision-makers, such as general managers. Jake also emphasizes the value of early clients and the need to make it easy for investors to connect you with others. He shares his excitement about building a mobile experience for general managers and the potential of componentized models and metrics. Jake...
2024-08-1432 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastPendular: AI-driven sports highlights in real time #215🎙 Last in our series on innovations in sports broadcasting, this week we have Carlos Ballesteros Hernández, Co-founder & CEO at Pendular.
Carlos discusses the journey of setting up the company and the problem they solve in the broadcasting space. Being a serial entrepreneur, Carlos has rich advice for others looking to enter this space; given his extensive experience in overcoming challenges while setting these companies up.
Pendular generates automated highlights and real-time clips from streaming feeds for clubs and broadcasters. Their technology eliminates the need for manual editing and saves...
2024-08-0728 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastVizrt: Visual Storytelling Tools for Sports #214🎙 Continuing our series on innovations in sports broadcasting, this week we have Andrew O'Neil , Head of Sport at Vizrt.
In this episode, we discuss Andy's journey in the sports industry and the evolution of broadcast technology. Vizrt is a graphics company that deals with live production and graphics content for various industries, including sports. They focus on creating engaging and visually stunning graphics, virtual studios, and augmented reality to enhance the viewer experience. Andy highlights the importance of innovation in the broadcasting industry and the increasing use of sports data to provide more in-depth ana...
2024-08-0237 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast1080 Motion: Improving speed, power and force #213🎙 Continuing our series on innovations in sports broadcasting, this week we have Anna-Carin Månsson, CEO and Manni Svensson, Executive Chairman of 1080 Motion.
Mani and Anna, discuss the origin story of their company and the problem they solve. They provide an overview of their product, which is an electric cable machine that allows for controlled load and speed in training. They highlight their focus on elite athletes and their success in working with Olympic track and field teams, NHL teams, and professional soccer teams. They also discuss the evolution of the market readiness for their...
2024-07-2532 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastHawk- Eye Innovations: Broadcast Leader in Live Sports #212🎙 Continuing our series on innovations in sports broadcasting, this week we have Lawrence Platt, Managing Director of Tour Sports at Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd.
Lawrence talks about what exactly is Hawk- Eye, what they do at Hawk-Eye Innovations, their in house innovations, the purpose and use cases of these grand technologies, different technological needs in sports today, various success stories and how they achieved them. We also talk about what the near future in sports tech looks like plus a lot more in detail.
Recognised as a global leader in the...
2024-07-1934 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastVideocites: Sports video tracking & audience measurement #211🎙 Focusing on innovations in sports broadcasting, this week we have Amos Varon, Chief Revenue Officer at Videocites.
Amos talks about his extensive journey to Videocites, problems solved by them, how their product has helped the world’s largest sports leagues and teams, their anti-piracy measures, how the product evolved to what it is today, some exciting innovations in sports broadcasting and much more.
Videocites is an award winning, venture-backed, global AI-powered technology company that has addressed a blindspot that has been left unsolved for too long - the inability to kn...
2024-07-1033 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTiledmedia: World's most advanced video player #210🎙 Kicking off our next theme on innovations in sports broadcasting with- Rob Koenen, Co-Founder & CBO at Tiledmedia
Rob talks about his journey to Tiledmedia, what they do and who they help, some success stories in broadcasting, evolution of broadcasting, innovations in broadcasting tech to look out for plus much more.
Tiledmedia is the global leader in flexible and affordable streaming solutions for the highest quality VR and the most interactive multiview experiences. Through its advanced software products and cloud services, distributors of high resolution content can reach the maximum num...
2024-07-0327 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastStupa Sports Analytics: Advanced Racket Sports Tech #209🎙 To conclude our Indian Sports Tech Series with a bang, this week we have- Megha Gambhir, Founder & CEO at Stupa Sports Analytics
Megha talks about her journey into sports entrepreneurship after a career break. How they found the need for actionable insights & analytics in Indian racket sports and started Stupa. We discuss how the Indian Sports Tech Ecosystem is growing, how that’s encouraging more startups, what the future holds for this industry and much more.
Stupa is a global sports technology company, driven by love for table tennis, badmi...
2024-06-2634 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTransforming Sports Broadcast - Quidich Innovation Labs #208🎙 Continuing our sports tech series in India, this week on the show we have- Rahat Kulshreshtha, Co-Founder at Quidich Innovation Labs.
First company in the world to provide broadcast grade AR on a drone.
Rahat talks about their journey of founding Quidich Innovation Labs, their experience of working with giants like BCCI and IPL, all their innovations in broadcast and how it’s implemented, future of Sports Tech in India and what new technology/innovations are in store for Quidich.
Quidich Innovation Labs is the l...
2024-06-1941 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastCentre Court Capital: $42 million Sports Tech Fund #207🎙 Another episode focusing on Sports Tech in India, we have- Mustafa Ghouse, General Partner at Centre Court Capital.
India's top VC fund specializing in sports tech and gaming.
Mustafa talks about the Indian sports market and the innovative, groundbreaking work going on behind the scenes, which led them to launch a ₹350 CR fund dedicated to Sports Tech in India. We discuss India’s bright future in sports, the 2036 Olympics bid, what Centre Court Capital has in plans ahead and much more.
Both public and private...
2024-06-1331 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastCAMB.AI: World’s most advanced AI speech translation🎙 This week for our series in India, the SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast presents- Akshat Prakash, CTO at CAMB.AI.
Akshat talks about his journey to starting this innovative company. We discuss how camb.ai enables the world to communicate in any preferred language, including huge sports leagues like Australian Open and MLS. We also touch upon all the challenges faced in reaching these milestones. Akshat provides a very holistic and wholesome approach to entrepreneurship in sports and how the mamba mentality has helped with the same.
“𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.”
Language should never be a barrier to great ideas. At Camb.ai, they’re building language models that are enabling the largest enterprises in the world to reach global audiences, with a major focus on liv...
2024-06-0534 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSportz Interactive: Revolutionising the sports fan experience🎙 Continuing our series in India, the SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast presents- Siddharth Raman, CEO at Sportz Interactive
Asia’s first sports-focused data, technology and content solutions provider with over 20 years of experience for 250+ global clients.
Siddharth talks about his background and how he became the CEO at Sportz Interactive. We discuss the growth and success stories of SI, having led the game in India for 20 years now. We also talk about the evolution of the sports industry in India and its trajectory ahead. A lot to learn here about navigating this complex sport...
2024-05-3035 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSportVot: India's Live Sports Streaming Hub #204🎙 This week on the line up for SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast India is - Sidhhant Agarwal, Founder at SportVot.
Siddhant talks about the origins of SportVot and the problems they’re solving, coming from a sports background. We discuss how the solutions SportsVot provides are growing in many nations, about their recent round of funding, and the success stories of sports technology in India. We also talk about opportunities in sports tech in India and the growing interest/ investment for the same.
SportVot is an Indian Sports platform where you can watch local match live...
2024-05-2232 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastUnderstanding the culture of Sports & Sports Tech in India #203Kicking off our Indian Sports Tech series in lead up to the first ever Indian Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2024! (You can apply for STX India Startup Spotlight before May 31 right here.)
🎙 First on the line up for SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast India is - Rohan Vyavaharkar, Director of Marketing & Communications at Omidyar Network India.
Rohan talks about his journey into sports, he gives his expert insights on the sports culture in India, various opportunities available in sports for Indians, and the future of sports tech in India. We have a really fun and insightful conversation on eve...
2024-05-1549 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastMLS Innovation Lab: Incubating the next gen of Sports Tech Companies #202This is the last in our series of talking to new sports tech accelerator programs, initiatives and solutions, in lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2024.
🎙 This week, The SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast Presents- Christopher Schlosser, Senior Vice President - Emerging Ventures at Major League Soccer.
Chris talks about MLS and its growth, his journey at MLS, about the MLS Innovation Lab, what they look for in startups, how they act as strategic partners and not plain investors, and what innovations their selected startups are working on. Chris also talks about exciting spo...
2024-05-1036 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastThe Venue.Barcelona: Innovation Zone for Music-Sports-Events #201In the lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2024, this month we’re talking to new sports tech accelerator programs, initiatives and solutions. (GSTER is a single report covering the three major SportsTech regions i.e. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific- investors, programs, leaders, numbers everything).
🎙 This week, SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast Presents- Daniel Dümig, Co-Founder at The Venue.Barcelona, The MotherTrees & U-Skale.
Daniel talks about his journey and industry experience in sports, about what The Venue.Barcelona does, its aim, services and more. We also discuss some success stories, key milestones and then a...
2024-04-2434 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastComcast SportsTech: The Premier Sports Accelerator #200In lead up to the 2024 Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report, this month we’re talking to new sports tech accelerator programs, initiatives and solutions. (GSTER is a single report covering the three major SportsTech regions i.e. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific- investors, programs, leaders, numbers - everything).
🎙 This week, SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast Presents- Jenna Kurath, Vice President of Startup Partnerships & Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech.
Jenna talks about her journey into sports, why they launched an accelerator program in sports, what startups are they looking for, some success stories, exciting sports tech trends and more...
2024-04-1738 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastUEFA Innovation Hub: Cutting-edge solutions for European football #199🎙 In lead up to the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report 2024, this month we’re talking to new sports tech accelerator programs, initiatives and solutions. (GSTER is a single report covering the three major SportsTech regions i.e. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific- investors, programs, leaders, numbers everything)
This week, SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast Presents- Charles Frémont, Manager at UEFA Innovation Hub.
Charles talks about his background as a lawyer, how he got into sports, about the UEFA Innovation Hub and how they select & work with startups, about the Champions Innovate Program, different sustainability initiatives this year...
2024-04-1040 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSolidSport: Leading Sports Streaming Platform #198🎙 The SportsTech ALLSTARS Podcast Presents- Andreas Westerlind, CCO of SolidSport
Back for a second episode, Andreas talks about the latest updates at SolidSport, how they’re helping sports federations grow their commercial values and fastly make profit and revenue streams from streaming and partnerships related to their media rights, how big tech entering sports broadcasting affects small players and traditional media houses, about the endless possibilities when it comes to collaboration between sports tech companies, what new is coming up at SS and much more.
SolidSport is a leading sport streaming platform that is trusted by sp...
2024-04-0338 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastJohan Cruijff ArenA: Smart Stadium in a Smart City #197🎙 In the last leg of our theme of talking to sports teams, leagues and organizations, The SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents- Luc Mureau, Innovative and Advisory at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
On this episode Luc talks about his background, the innovation and advisory services at the stadium, innovation being at the heart of the arena. He also talks about why innovation is so necessary in this day and age, about their program reimagine football, then sustainability, fan experience and sport performance being the key areas of interest, different challenges faced while implementing these innovations, and what's coming up in the...
2024-03-2737 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastDIF Innovation Lab- Danish Sports Confederation #196🎙 Continuing our theme of talking to various innovation leaders in sports teams and organisations, on this week's episode, The SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents- Niels Henrik, Head of SportsTech at DIF Innovation Lab of the Danish Sports Confederation.
Niels talks about the structure of the DIF Innovation lab and how they support different startups, having an umbrella of 62 sports associations. We talk in detail about the ongoing innovation in different sports, their success stories, some of the biggest challenges in innovation, some new exciting tech and what's coming up for the DIF Innovation Lab.
DIF is Den...
2024-03-2035 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSwiss Unihockey- Sports association representing floorball in Switzerland #195🎙 On this week's episode, The SportsTech Allstars Podcast presents- Sven Körner, Digitalization and Innovation Lead at Swiss Unihockey- The sports association representing floorball in Switzerland.
On this episode Sven talks about this growing sport Floorball (Unihockey)- it's history, rules, gameplay and his career as a professional Floorball athlete. Post that, how he switched to an administrative role in the same sport with Swiss Unihockey, where he now drives innovation. We also talk about different areas of innovation for the sport, fans and athletes, other exciting tech developments like human interaction technology, 'Project Iceman', various chal...
2024-03-1444 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTeamworks: The Operating System for Sports #194#sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsbiz
Back after a break, on this week's episode, The Sports Tech AllStars Podcast presents- Teamworks: The Operating System for Sports.
We have Fee Beyer (Business Development Executive) and Hayden Gutry (Head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa) from Teamworks. We talked about how Teamworks operates, their recent launch in Germany, challenges they’ve faced in different markets around the world, their presence at the SportsInnovation event on 21st and 22nd March in Düsseldorf and what we can expect from them in the next 12-18 months.
Teamworks is the...
2024-03-0737 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast#191 Mingle Sport: Revolutionising Grassroots Ball Sports with Computer Vision A.IWelcome back to the SportsTech AllStars Podcast's first episode of 2024! We kickoff our podcast lineup for the year by featuring the winner of our first edition of the SportsTech Startup Spotlight Competition - Mingle Sport.
We are joined today by Freek Bijl, Co-Founder and CEO of Mingle Sport- a Sports Tech startup that's building your favourite ball sports app for grassroots players, trainers and their fans. On this episode Freek talks about his background in digital consulting, his experience working on digital transformations for major brands as Chief Strategy Officer, his personal subpar experience...
2024-01-1132 minThe Sports Tech Allstars Podcast#190 SportsTech Radar: Global SportsTech VC Report 2023We close out our month of focusing on VC's in SportsTech, with the SportsTech Radar- A 60 minute snapshot of the most important findings from the 5th Edition of the Global SportsTech VC Report 2023, covering data & insights from another interesting year for SportsTech.
💰 Over $11.6b in M&A, but only $2b in funding
🧑🤝🧑 2023 is the"Year of Consolidation", highest ever in Mergers & Acquisitions activity
⭐ 34 New SportsTech funds
The #GSTVCR23 takes a deep dive on Investment activity in Global SportsTech. 2023 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 that we’ve seen since 2015, will top out 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 $2 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. But it's been 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 that we’ve ever seen, projected to 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 $11 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧...
2023-12-2256 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast#158 Indigo SportsTech - An early stage VC fund that pioneered sports tech investments in EuropeInterviewing Petr Zhukov, Founder & CEO at Indigo SportsTech
Founded in 2019 Indigo Sports Tech focuses exclusively on sports tech ventures and participated in Seed pre-A and A rounds. With a segment focus spanning from smart wearables and gadgets to sports media and marketing, fan engagement and e-sports. The fund's geographic focus is the EU, but it also has exposure to the US and Israel. With 9 investments and 3 exits Indigo is one of the most experienced investors in this space worldwide.
In this conversation, Petr talks about the origins of Indigo SportsTech that stems from Indigo Capital...
2023-04-0132 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastFitt Insider - Breaking down the business of health, fitness & wellnessInterviewing Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder @FittInsider
Fitt Insider is a newsletter, podcast, and community of industry-leading operators that is building a platform for the future of fitness and wellness. Much like what we at SportsTechX do in the sports tech space, Fitt insider does for the health, fitness and wellbeing space. Fitt Insider has also ventured into angel investing and investment funds along with understanding the underlying needs of consumers when it comes to their health. Find out more at https://insider.fitt.co/
In this conversation, Anthony talks about bridging the gap that he and...
2022-04-2837 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSportsTech Belgium - Fostering Belgian Sports Technology innovation & Starts-upsInterviewing Gérôme Vanherf, Co-Founder of SportsTech Belgium whose main objective is to develop the SportsTech ecosystem in Belgium with new initiatives and new startups, and to build long term cross-fertilization strategies between Belgian sports and technology stakeholders, both locally and internationally. Having just recently launched at their Summit in Tubize, Belgium—our very own Rohn Malhotra was lucky enough to be there for it—and with their Accelerator Program well into the application phase, SportsTech Belgium has much much to offer—Investing, Connecting, Venturing, and Hosting forming their ‘4 Pillars’. Tune in to learn more about Gérôme, his love a...
2021-10-2829 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastImpulse Network - Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Sports IndustryInterviewing Benedikt Jonas Dunse on today’s episode of the SportsTech All Stars Podcast, CEO of the St. Gallen-based Impulse Network, the student-driven not-for-profit movement, founded in 2017 to create impulses for change in the sports industry. Specifically, the Impulse Network set out with the mission to bridge the gap between academia and the sports industry. Having gained a lot of traction in the last years, the network now hosts two main events annually: the Impulse Summit and the Startup Selection. With the intention of giving young professionals and companies access to the sports industry, selected startups will hold a pi...
2021-10-0726 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastObsesh - Connecting fans to top athletes in real-timeInterviewing Tracy Benson from Obsesh, a company that connects pro athletes with their fans and with all those who love the sport they practice in real-time. By using technology to humanize sports with an all-in-one platform, Obsesh aims to create equitable opportunity for the world’s niche athletes. Obsesh is on a mission to level the playing field with the convenience of a tech platform and sports marketplace to productize their talent in a way consumers can buy it. Find out more at https://www.obsesh.com/ and read more about the company in our North American SportsTech Report 2021 he...
2021-05-0631 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSportsTrace - AI video automation for athletes and coachesInterviewing Max Montrey from SportsTrace, a company with the mission to empower every athlete and coach, regardless of budget, to reach their full potential. Through training or match videos, athletes can use their smartphone to get advice on how to use their body best and how to optimize their movements to improve quickly. SportsTrace uses AI-powered technology to provide personalized insights and actionable recommendations to help you get better, faster. Find out more at https://www.sportstrace.com/ and read more about the company in our North American SportsTech Report 2021 here: https://sportstechx.com/nastr. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra...
2021-04-2920 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSport Heroes - Creating and engaging with digital sports communitiesInterviewing Paul-Emile Saab from Sport Heroes, a company with a mission to motivate everyone to be active every day and to feel good physically and mentally. To achieve this objective, Sport Heroes creates sports-based community engagement software to enable organizations to engage their customers, employees or fans, leveraging wellness and connected sports experiences. Whether it's organizing a virtual race, rewarding fans who push their limits or launching charity challenges with employees, Sport Heroes offers a wide range of community solutions. Find out more at sportheroes.com and in our European SportsTech Report 2021 at sportstechx.com/estr. Hosted by Rohn...
2021-04-2236 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastHUMANOX - Smart shin guards for real-time football dataInterviewing Ivan Contreras from HUMANOX, a company with a mission to make data collection on footballers accessible for teams of any level and not just for professionals. Using their smart shin guards, data is transmitted in real-time and available on your mobile, tablet or computer. This way, players, coaches and clubs can access the statistics and graphs of a specific match, or of a whole series of matches played, no matter the level. Find out more at https://www.humanox.com and in our European and North American SportsTech Reports here: sportstechx.com/reports as well as our review...
2021-04-1524 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastDeltatre - Bringing sports experiences to life through innovationInterviewing Pietro Marini, Group Head of Innovation at Deltatre, a global leader in sports media and technology providing a comprehensive range of digital and broadcast solutions for the world's largest sports events, federations, media partners and brands. Marking one year on, the Deltatre Innovation Lab is a creativity hub where many of the ideas that shape the way the world watches sports, film, and TV are born, tested, and created. Find out more at https://www.deltatre.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-09-1725 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastKNVB - Innovation at the core of Dutch footballInterviewing Giel Kirkels, Head of Knowledge Development and Innovation at the KNVB, the governing body of football in the Netherlands. From amateur to professional football clubs and teams, the KNVB wants to ensure the quality of football for all and stimulate the growth of football at all levels. With # 11, the innovation hub of the KNVB, the KNVB believes that by facilitating a centrally located network, with perfect facilities and a top environment, the future of Dutch football can be designed faster, more effectively and more successfully. The KNVB has most recently come together with other leading European football organizations...
2020-07-1634 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastEsports One - Data & analytics enhancing the esports experienceInterviewing Matthew Gunnin, Founder and CEO at Esports One. Esports One is utilizing data and analytics to enhance the esports viewing experience for fans around the world. Esports One can improve esports broadcast in ways that simply don’t exist yet through their revolutionary computer vision technology and massive databases of historical esports data. Esports One is bringing the viewing experience and depth of real-time information of traditional sports to esports. Find out more at esportsone.com/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-07-0232 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastWorld Football Summit - Platform for the global football industryInterviewing Jan Alessie, Director at World Football Summit (WFS), a leading international event organizer with a focus on the football industry. WFS has evolved from an annual gathering held in Madrid, focused on the European market, to a growing series of global events that cover the challenges and opportunities of the different regions and sectors of the industry. WFS provides a platform and a voice for all stakeholders involved, allowing them to meet, discuss, promote and generate business opportunities amongst each other. Find out more at worldfootballsummit.com/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech...
2020-06-1831 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastKINEXON - Providing real-time performance data to teams & fansInterviewing Maximilian Schmidt, Co-Founder and Managing Director at KINEXON, a sports performance monitoring and analysis provider that covers the complete range of performance data in team sports. With KINEXON, users receive data from athletes, match balls and entire teams in real-time, centimeter-precise and processed with artificial intelligence to valuable metrics and insights. Clubs, leagues, sponsors, media and fans get immediate access to previously inaccessible information. In addition, KINEXON developed SafeZone, the most efficient and first industry-proven digital solution for distance warning and exposure management to protect against COVID-19. Find out more at https://kinexon.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert...
2020-06-1141 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastGSIC powered by Microsoft - Connecting the sports industry to innovationInterviewing Sebastián Lancestremère, President of the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) and Managing Director of Sports Business at Microsoft. GSIC has a primary goal of improving the value chain of the sports industry by leveraging the most advanced technologies, enabling business connections among startups, sports organizations, educational institutions and enterprise organizations. With 300 members located in over 40 countries all around the world, the GSIC has become a worldwide reference for the sports industry. Find out more at https://sport-gsic.com/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-05-2828 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastOZ Sports - One-stop tech solution for live sportsInterviewing Gudjon Gudjonsson from OZ Sports, a one-stop solution that is providing sports leagues and federations with services to elevate the quality of their tournaments. From live-streaming platforms to the production of matches with integrated VAR, player tracking and more. OZ Sports has a mission to democratise sports, offering every league - no matter where in the world - access to the same quality technologies to make the game better. Find out more at web.oz.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-05-1430 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTechstars SportsTech Melbourne Accelerator - Welcoming inaugural classInterviewing Sam Robertson from Victoria University, partner of the Techstars SportsTech Melbourne Accelerator. Welcoming its inaugural class in 2020, the Techstars SportsTech Melbourne Accelerator focuses on early-stage sports technology companies that aim to disrupt and drive innovation in high-performance sport, grassroots participation, as well as event and media technology. Find out more at https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/sportstech-melbourne. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-05-0719 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastGlobal Sports Venture Studio - Collaborative sports innovation initiativeInterviewing Fielding Jamieson from the Global Sports Venture Studio (GSVS), an initiative that brings together the world's leading sports organizations to collaborate and engage with startups and the sports innovation ecosystem and bring the future of the fan and athlete experience to life. Find out more at https://www.globalsportsventurestudio.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-04-3037 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSeventySix Capital - Investing in game-changing startupsInterviewing Wayne Kimmel from SeventySix Capital, a venture capital firm focused on the dynamic and evolving markets of sports digitalization, esports, sports betting & the overall sports-consumer experience. SeventySix Capital invests in passionate, smart and nice entrepreneurs who are launching game-changing SportsTech startups. Find out more at https://www.seventysixcapital.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-04-2334 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastBeyond the Game Network - Athletes & business executives partnering with startupsInterviewing Andre Fluellen from Beyond the Game Network, a community of current and former professional athletes who are uniquely positioned to help startups. At Beyond the Game Network, athletes bring their fame, expertise, and relationships to help power growth and invest in startups across sports, media, and consumer products and technology. Find out more at https://thebtgnetwork.com/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-04-1633 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastCreative Bot - 1-to-1 sports fan engagement solutionInterviewing Benjamin Benichou from Creative Bot, an innovative company that provides plug-and-play solutions to enable 1-to-1 conversations between sports organizations and their fans on any digital platform. Creative Bot empowers sports teams to build meaningful relationships with their fans at scale. Find out more at https://www.creativebot.ai/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-04-0930 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSponsoo - Online marketplace for sports sponsorshipInterviewing Andreas Kitzing from Sponsoo, an innovative online marketplace that connects athletes and sports teams with corporate sponsors. With thousands of athletes and clubs of more than 300 different sports, Sponsoo allows potential sponsors to search through the online portfolio and identify ideal sponsorship targets. Find out more at www.sponsoo.com and read Andreas’s blog post discussed in the episode at www.andreas-kitzing.com/entrepreneurship/corona-virus-strategy. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-04-0237 min
The Sports Tech Allstars Podcastadidas Corporate Ventures - Investing in innovative sports solutionsInterviewing Milos Ribic from adidas Corporate Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of adidas which is making strategic investments in innovative companies and technologies being leveraged by the adidas brand. adidas Corporate Ventures is specifically focused on investing in startups with innovative solutions for sustainability, fan engagement and content solutions related to sports. Find out more at https://www.adidas-group.com. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-03-2629 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastIndigo Capital Partners - Private equity fund with SportsTech focusInterviewing Petr Zhukov from Indigo SportsTech Fund, a global VC fund focused primarily on Seed and A-round investments in SportsTech. Indigo Capital Partners is a private equity & VC fund that combines global best practice and a world-wide network of contacts with a thorough knowledge of the Russian market. Find out more at www.indigocapital.ru/. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-03-1229 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastREELY - Computer vision for sports highlightsInterviewing Cullen Gallagher and Frank Bryan from REELY, an end-to-end content solution that utilizes computer vision and deep learning to automatically identify, tag, clip and distribute the best sports highlights in real-time. From the little leagues to the major leagues and traditional sports to esports, REELY has your content needs covered. Find out more at http://www.reely.ai/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-02-2727 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastVeo - AI-powered solution for filming matchesInterviewing Henrik Teisbæk from Veo, a portable AI-powered video solution that lets you record your match without a camera operator. Automatic recording and video-editing enable players to watch and share their sport and Veo’s vision is to democratize the video broadcasting and analytics that are otherwise only available for professional teams. Find out more at https://www.veo.co/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2020-02-1328 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTeamSnap - Integrated sports team managementInterviewing Dave DuPont from TeamSnap, a sports team management platform that makes organizing teams, clubs and leagues simple by helping users instantly know important things like where to be, what to bring and who can make the game. The app helps with communication, scheduling, assignments, payment collection, photo sharing, and much more. Find out more at https://www.teamsnap.com. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-12-1227 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastChampions Round - Micro-fantasy sportsInterviewing Carter Russ and Chase Payne from Champions Round, a sports entertainment company focused on building engaging fan experiences for the fantasy sports industry. Champions Round offers a shorter commitment strategy fantasy football game that gives everyone more of what they love about fantasy sports. Find out more at https://www.championsround.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-11-2833 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastMinute Media - Global sports media, powered by fansInterviewing Rich Routman from Minute Media, a company that is changing the face of digital sports publishing by pioneering a unique content creation and distribution movement. Through their proprietary cutting-edge technology, Minute Media is empowering the next generation of fans and social influencers to create, distribute and consume more than 1,000 pieces of curated content, through 12 languages, every single day. Find out more at https://www.minutemedia.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-11-1431 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSeason Share - Split season tickets with easeInterviewing Aaron Holland from Season Share, the first mobile app that enables fans to buy, group, split and share multi-game ticket packages to live sporting events. Season Share’s goal is to make live events more accessible for people and to help companies and teams drive new millennial sales, improve account retention and build their CRM. Find out more at seasonshare.com. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-10-3138 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastDataPOWA - Measuring sponsorship valueInterviewing Michael Flynn from DataPOWA, a sports and entertainment sponsorship and digital marketing agency. DataPOWA provides brands and rights holders with detailed measurement of actual and potential value of sponsorships alongside digital maximization solutions for marketing programs giving you access and power from your own data and DataPOWA’s Marketing BigData assets. Find out more at http://datapowa.co.uk/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-10-2539 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastKB Partners - Investing in passionate SportsTech innovatorsInterviewing Lance Dietz from KB Partners, a Chicago based investment firm focused on early-stage venture capital investments and innovators at the intersection of sports and technology. KB’s principals take an active approach in helping to build dominant new enterprises by working in partnership with talented entrepreneurs and experienced managers. Find out more at www.kbpartners.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-10-1734 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastTwenty3 - Taking the complexity out of producing contentInterviewing Greg Mitchinson from Twenty3, a sports intelligence business that takes the complexity out of producing content by offering tools and services to help produce better content, faster. Through the Twenty3 Content Toolbox, producing sports content is made simpler, faster and more engaging for fans. Twenty3 also helps publishers run the day to day, with video, design, editorial, social media, and influencer marketing services. Find out more at https://www.twenty3.sport/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-10-0314 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastFuture of Sport Lab - Collaborative incubator for sport innovationInterviewing Cheri Bradish from the Future of Sport Lab (FSL), a collaborative lab and incubator for sport innovation and research. The lab is a vision supported and co-managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), one of the world’s premier sport and entertainment companies, and Ryerson University. The objective of the FSL is to be Canada’s global leader in sport innovation, creating a sport ecosystem anchored by innovation and entrepreneurship, that will connect premier Canadian sport properties, industry partners, experts, faculty and students. Find out more at https://www.futuresportlab.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data...
2019-09-1930 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastVNTANA - End to end solution for premium mixed realityInterviewing Ashley Crowder from VNTANA, an end to end solution for premium mixed reality. VNTANA’s patented AR computing platform provides the only interactive holograms with data collection that “wow” consumers while quantifying engagement. VNTANA’s interactive hologram technologies are applicable globally and across multiple industries including sports, advertising, retail, business communications, automotive, education, healthcare and entertainment. Find out more at vntana.com/ Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-09-0517 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastBleachrONE - Comprehensive mobile fan engagement platformInterviewing Kristin Geer from BleachrONE, a comprehensive sports app on the market for teams, leagues, tournaments and colleges. BleacherONE focuses on assisting client partners by addressing four key drivers of the mobile fan lifecycle -- acquisition, engagement, monetization, and retention. Find out more at https://www.bleachr.co/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-08-2222 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastSOLO Workout - Making gym equipment smartInterviewing Dane Dobre from SOLO Workout, a consumer electronics startup a workout tracking system and application that uses sensors to collect and send data to the cloud while users workout. SOLO Workout Tracking System helps users to monitor progress, create training plans, record performances and analyze data. Find out more at https://www.soloworkout.com/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-08-0111 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastOliver - Smart wearable to collect and improve football statisticsInterviewing Jose Gonzalez Ruzo from Oliver, a smart wearable and platform that identifies, interprets and predicts how footballers play and perform in the field during a match or training session and deliver those stats real-time into a mobile app in a comprehensive, fun and social way. Oliver’s goal is to provide statistics to help improve performance in three levels: health, athletics and football ability. The unique wearable is geared towards amateur athletes to help them play and compare statistics with friends, coaches, and teams. Find out more at tryoliver.com/ Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & In...
2019-07-1823 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastImaginactive - Exercise experiences with audio dramaInterviewing Adele Andersen from Imaginactive, a London-based startup that combines exercise and entertainment by producing an audio fitness adventure app called Apocalypse Survival Training, a comedy adventure series in which every episode is a workout. The app offers a full production audio drama that can be paired with several different workout experiences including running, bodyweight circuit training and yoga or stretching. Find out more at https://www.imaginactive-fitness.com/ Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-06-2726 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastDazzl - Cloud-based live video production suiteInterviewing Ryan Jespersen from Dazzl, a France-based company that offers a mobile app and cloud-based video production suite that is revolutionizing live production and the delivery of mobile content. Dazzl’s goal is to help media companies grow their network with new perspective capturing by offering the tools to produce multi-camera live production from anywhere in the world. Find out more at site.dazzl.tv/Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-06-2021 min
The Sports Tech Allstars PodcastRunnin'City - Discover Cities While RunningInterviewing Olivier Lebleu from Runnin’City, an innovative app that uses GPS technology to provide users with a guided run that helps users discover hundreds of cities around the world by including city landmarks and points of interest throughout the run. By using a vocal GPS audio-guide, Runnin’City is the go-to app for tourism running. Find out more at https://www.runnincity.world/. Hosted by Benjamin Penkert from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.
2019-06-1328 min