What does it take to build something new in sports and technology? We explore the real challenges and opportunities of growing teams, leagues, and businesses from those with first-hand experience. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.

• Jared Kleinstein (CEO, Fresh Tape Media)https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmichaelcooper/
• Brian Michael Cooper (President & COO, American Flag Football League)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephi-blank-48aa6a42/

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About Sports Innovation Summit

The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____

Australia Sports Innovation Week

This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia

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Learn from industry experts Dan Healy and Jeremy Jones about the latest revenue growth strategies, sponsorship opportunities, and monetization models that are driving success in the digital era. The discussion also includes an update on the development of legalized US sports betting and how tech is being used to engage with betting sports fans. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.

• Dan Healy (Founder & CEO, FanPower) https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jeffries-8b53571a/
• Jeremy Jones (CRO, nVenue) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephi-blank-48aa6a42/

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About Sports Innovation Summit

The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____

Australia Sports Innovation Week

This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia

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This discussion delves into the world of fan engagement and uncovers how organizations are creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences, foster brand loyalty, and maximize fan interaction. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.

• Courtney Jeffries (CEO, VRTL) https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jeffries-8b53571a/
• Stephi Blank (VP, Marketing, WIT Sports) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephi-blank-48aa6a42/
• Nate Thompson (Founder, HTX Sports Tech) https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-jeffries-8b53571a/

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About Sports Innovation Summit

The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____

Australia Sports Innovation Week

This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia

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Cricket is the world's second most popular sport with over 2.5 billion fans worldwide. A group of high-profile investors, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, have launched a new T20 tournament in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC) hopes to establish a foothold for cricket in the world's richest sporting market, but will it succeed long term? We spoke with Adam Crosthwaite for the inside word on cricket in the land of the free.

Adam is the co-founder and CEO of The Brand Bar a Marketing agency run nationally across Australia based in Melbourne. As a former first-class wicketkeeper-batsman himself, Adam has worked as a batting and wicketkeeping coach for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, the WBBL, and the Victoria State team. Adam has coached internationally for the Seattle Thunderbolts as head coach in the MiLC in the USA, leading the team to win the 2022 National Championship. Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-crosthwaite-66751a71/ ____

Australia Sports Innovation Week

This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia

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Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. This discussion uncovers insights into the power of data and analytics in driving informed decision-making across various aspects of the sports industry, including sales & service performance, operational strategies, and fan behavior analysis.

• Tyree White (Director, Business Strategy & Analytics, Nashville Predators) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyreewhite/
• Rachel Goodger (CRO, CrowdIQ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-goodger-3491658b/
• Michael Farris (Sr. Director of Business Strategy and Insights, Country Music Association (CMA)) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfarris1/

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About Sports Innovation Summit

The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn More: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit ----

Australia Sports Innovation Week

This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia

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Mohit Pareek is a seasoned tech and digital-media investment banker, bringing over 14 years of experience advising on all types of M&A and financing transactions focusing on sports tech, gaming, esports, interactive entertainment, and media. Some of Mohit’s most notable transactions include sale of Echtra Games to Zynga/ Take 2, Spiketrap to Reddit, Firefly Studios to Devolver Digital, FreshPlanet to Vivendi / Gameloft, Slightly Mad Studios to Codemasters / EA, nWay to Animoca Brands, Wildworks to Nazara, Lightstream to Videndum / Creative Solutions, EyeEm to NewValue, and Avira to Investcorp. Mohit is an MBA from IBS, Mumbai, and a CFA Charterholder. The full Global Sports Tech Report Q2 2023 is available to download via: https://www.drakestar.com/research/global-sports-tech-update-q2-2023 -- Subscribe to the Sports Tech Feed newsletter. Your source for in-depth sports technology insights, news, and analysis: https://sportstechfeed.substack.com

Scott Deans is CEO and founder of BeONE Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager.

Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdeans00/

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The use of Generative AI is a contentious issue across many industries, including sports. We spoke with AI expert Steve Wasick for his views on the present realities of AI and where the future of this revolutionary tech is going:

• What role can we expect AI to play in the future of sports?
• Why is Generative AI so controversial – what is it exactly and why the concern?
• How is Generative AI changing and benefiting the sports community?
• What fans don’t realize is AI?

Steve has more than a decade of experience in the Generative AI space working with companies like MaxPreps, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, IU Health, and many others. As Founder of infoSentience, his company uses AI to provide millions of automated articles to CBS Sports, ranging from fantasy game recaps to live coverage of the NBA and NFL. Steve was the Technical Editor for the book Enterprise AI for Dummies and graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

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