Episodes

  • Seed Talk #176 | Shawne Merriman’s Playbook for Athletes Turned Entrepreneurs
    Apr 7 2026

    NFL great Shawne Merriman joins Seed Talk to discuss his transition from elite athlete to entrepreneur, building the Lights Out brand and Lights Out Extreme Fighting, and leveraging TV, advertising, and AI-driven tech to grow fan engagement.

    He shares practical advice for athletes: find the passion that drives you, surround yourself with the right team and mentors, learn the business before launching, and create solutions that fill market gaps.

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    37 mins
  • Seed Talk #175 | NBA Viewership & All-Star Weekend
    Feb 25 2026

    Come join Sterling to talk some hoops as the NBA continues to search for the viewership answer as All-Star weekend concluded. Talking the Wuthering Heights review, FIBA video program and finish out with some quick sports tech updates.

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    29 mins
  • Seed Talk #173 Interview with Danny Cortenraede
    Nov 12 2025

    Sterling of the Seed Talk Podcast sits down with entrepreneur, and founder of InStudio Ventures Danny Cortenraede

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    25 mins
  • Seed Talk #174 | Interview with Founders Cassandra Toroian & Tracy Thomas of 'Volleybird' & 'Ruley'
    Dec 3 2025

    Come join the discussion and take a listen. We have the co-founders of Volleybird, which is a groundbreaking new athletic lifestyle subscription service built for racket sports. They are also the Founders of Ruley, an AI referee jargon app that helps fans to understand the ins and outs of what referees are ascribing throughout games.

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    30 mins
  • Seed Talk #172 | CEO Chris Donnell & Founder Colin Szumski of Chummy's Customs
    Nov 4 2025

    We have the Founder & CEO from Chummy's Customs joining the pod today. Come hear how this innovative Custom Sneaker business got its start. Chris & Colin, breakdown what makes Chummy's Custom sneakers truly 1 of 1 in the sneaker game. Hear about their innovation and creative process , and some breaking news on some up coming releases!

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    40 mins
  • Seed Talk #171 | Meta Glasses, AI at Ryder Cup & NBA Launchpad
    Oct 7 2025

    Neve Clark and Sterling Mack discuss the Oakley Meta Vanguard performance AI Glasses, HPE AI at the Ryder Cup, CVC Capital, sports tech funding rounds, and NBA Launchpad.

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    28 mins
  • Seed Talk #170 | Yannick Yoshizawa Co-Founder of Intennse Tennis, Reshaping the Tennis World
    Sep 2 2025

    Come join the conversation with Yannick Yoshizawa from Intennse Tennis. We're bullish on this new tennis league, as Intennse is a modern take on the sport that puts strategy, energy, and connection at the center of the experience!

    - Hear about the orgins of the league

    - Impact for tennis players on their pro journeys

    - The league reshaping how tennis is consumed and played

    This league is shaking up the tennis world, come and enjoy the listen!

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    34 mins
  • Seed Talk #169 | Going Big In Vegas, PE Firms In College Sports , & Skims Partnership
    Jul 28 2025

    - How do you stroll into Vegas? Theres 3 types of people you see.

    - Private Equity Firms are coming to college sports, good or bad?

    - NFL making coaching tech enhancements

    - NBA Launchpad vote for best product idea

    - Neve gives a recap on her time at MLC Connect

    - Skims new partnership with LOVB

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    1 hr and 15 mins