Lead The Game with Edoardo Grandi

Conversation with Massimo Zanetti, Founder of Segafredo Zanetti and Owner of Virtus Bologna. We discuss how he built a global coffee business from Italian roots, and why sport ownership and sponsorship are central to his strategy. The episode covers Segafredo Zanetti’s international expansion, the role of cycling and basketball in brand visibility, and the process of building Virtus Bologna into o...

Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow League For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbo...

Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP Team For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together,...

Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainmen...

Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven pla...

Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros Capital For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven pl...

Erik Stover, CEO of New York Cosmos For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playboo...

Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder Atletico Dallas For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: ⁠edoardo@sport-businessman.com⁠ 🌐 Visit: ⁠sport-businessman.com⁠ About the Podcast: On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we...

Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving League For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact:  edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit:  sport-businessman.com About the Podcast: On  The Sport Businessman Podcast , I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven...

Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital

15 deals in under 4 minutes from stadium projects to billion-dollar media moves. Here’s where investors are putting money in sports, media, and entertainment this week.

Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital

Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.

Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.

Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion

Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion

Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building...

Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building...

Nella seconda parte dell’intervista con Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A, approfondiamo il  progetto Next Gen  e le iniziative strategiche per valorizzare il talento giovanile in Italia. Discutiamo il ruolo della  digitalizzazione , del  branding dei club , e dell’importanza della visione a lungo termine per lo  sviluppo commerciale della LBA . Un confronto ricco di spunti per...

Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A ed ex dirigente di AC Milan e AS Roma, si unisce al podcast per discutere la sua carriera di oltre 30 anni nel calcio e nel basket professionistico. In questa prima parte dell'intervista, analizziamo il suo ruolo nello sviluppo commerciale di due dei club più iconici d’Europa, il potenziale del private equity nel basket italiano e come la LBA p...

Giulio Gallazzi, Presidente di Alcione Milano, CEO di SRI Group & Ex giocatore di Football Americano, si unisce al podcast per discutere del modello di Alcione Milano e del suo approccio innovativo per lo sviluppo del talento sportivo. In questa seconda parte dell’intervista, analizziamo il ruolo della formazione e dell’educazione nel creare opportunità per giovani atleti e professionisti dell...

Giulio Gallazzi, Presidente di Alcione Milano, CEO di SRI Group & Ex giocatore di FootballAmericano, si unisce al podcast per discutere del panorama degli investimenti nello sport italiano, del ruolo del private equity nel calcio europeo e di cosa possiamo imparare dai modelli della NFL e dell'NBA per costruire squadre sostenibili e scalabili.

Luca Scordo, Perfomance Coach & Assistant Coach of Alkholood Saudi Club

Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club

Kevin Tenjo, Sporting Director of Brooklyn Football Club