Vetted Sports

Fielding Jamieson is the Managing Partner of Tipt Ventures. Tipt Ventures is a venture capital fund dedicated to companies that are reimagining sports, starting with her. They are committed to investing in and supporting groundbreaking startups, disruptive technologies, and visionary entrepreneurs who are elevating the sports industry for women. Follow Fielding Jamieson: LinkedIn: https://www.link...

Ryan Harnetiaux is an investor and business strategist with 25 years in portfolio and asset management spanning both public and private markets. He is the Managing Partner of Aequus Sports and the majority owner of Spokane Zephyr and Spokane Velocity.  Follow Ryan Harnetiaux LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanharnetiaux Follow Aequus Sports: Website: https://www.aequussports.com Follow Vett...

Michael is a corporate partner and head of US sports and entertainment at the law firm Withers. His sports and entertainment practice focuses on advising a variety of companies and investors in the sports and entertainment industries, including live event companies, sports and entertainment agencies and management companies, investors in sports franchises and sports and entertainment properties an...

Lance Dietz is an investor who focuses on sports technology startups, collectibles gaming, and other adjacent sectors for KB Partners. KB Partners is a Chicago-based VC firm focused on investing in early-stage companies at the intersection of sports and technology. Follow Lance Dietz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancedietz Twitter: https://x.com/lancedietz Follow KB Partners: Website: ht...

Xavier A. Gutierrez is Chairman & CEO of ImpactX Sports Group, LLC, a private investment and strategic advisory firm focused on the global sports industry.  Previously, he served as CEO of the Arizona Coyotes NHL franchise. In addition to serving as the first Latino CEO in the history of the National Hockey League, Gutierrez is one of the only real estate executives and private equity investor...

Lorine Pendleton is the Managing Partner of 125 Ventures, a venture fund at the intersection of sports, media & entertainment with technology. As a former entertainment attorney, she has represented legendary artists such as Prince and Stevie Wonder. She has also held key roles at top law firms and agencies and has a rich background in tech, media, entertainment, and sports. Follow Lorine Pend...

Brian Kopp is a Partner at Ryan Sports Ventures and the Founder of Stretch 4 Advisory. Through Stretch 4 Advisory, Brian provides strategic business services to sports technology and data companies including Riddell Sports, Wilson Sporting Goods, Peak Performance Project (P3), and FastModel Sports. Follow Brian Kopp: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankopp Follow Ryan Sports Ventures: •...

Danny Cortenraede is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures, a venture firm that focuses on emerging sports, technology, and media companies. Follow Danny Cortenraede: • Website: https://dannycortenraede.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcortenraede • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannycortenraede F...

Jenna Kurath serves as Head of Comcast SportsTech and Vice President of Startup Partnerships. An innovation program at the intersection of sports and technology, Comcast SportsTech finds funds and fast-tracks the most innovative startups from around the world to invest in and develop the next generation of technology to change how we experience sports. Follow Jenna Kurath: • LinkedIn: https://www....

Wayne Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel. He is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company he founded in 1999, and invests in startup sports betting, esports, and sports tech companies. Follow Wayne Kimmel: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynekimmel • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynekim...

The sports asset class is estimated to be worth over $3 trillion. Although it’s still early, there’s more growth, transactions, and opportunities than ever. Vetted Sports is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the industry and features candid conversations with people who are building and investing in the future of sports. Each week, we discuss what’s happening throughout this evolving e...