SBJ I Factor

Today’s episode features Matt Caldwell, president and CEO of the Florida Panthers, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about his unconventional path into the industry, his experience at West Point and during combat in Iraq, and how the leadership and teamwork he encountered in the military shapes his career today. Caldwell is a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 class of 2018.

SBJ I Factor presented by Allied Sports features an interview with Fanaply Chief Commercial Officer Danielle Maged. Maged has had a wide range of experience in the sports industry, with stints at the NBA, Fox Sports, ESPN, Madison Square Garden and StubHub. Now at Fanaply, she is a leader in the NFT and digital collectibles space. Maged was an SBJ Game Changers honoree in 2012. During her intervie...

SBJ I Factor presented by Allied Sports features an interview with SMAC Entertainment CEO and co-founder Constance Schwartz-Morini. Schwartz-Morini spent a decade at the NFL before joining broadcaster and NFL legend Michael Strahan to found SMAC, which sits at the center of sports, entertainment and pop culture. She was an SBJ Game Changers honoree in 2018. During her interview with SBJ’s Abe Madk...

I Factor presented by Allied Sports features an interview with longtime ESPN executive Carol Stiff, who left the network last year to launch her own company, Stiff Sports Media Consulting. Stiff spent 31 years at ESPN, joining the network to work on its tenth anniversary celebration, then rising through the ranks to become one of the most well-liked and influential executives in the company. Durin...

Today’s episode features George Pyne, founder and CEO of Bruin Capital, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about building personal networks to create opportunities, his introduction to Brian France and how that led to his role at NASCAR, what he learned working with Ted Forstmann and IMG, and how he decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Pyne is a member of SBJ’s Forty Under Forty Hall of Fam...

Today’s episode features Miheer Walavalkar, co-founder and CEO of LiveLike, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about growing up in India, his non-traditional path into the sports industry, building a company based on the communal sports experience, and his friendship with legendary NBA Commissioner David Stern. Walavalkar was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 class of 2018.

Today’s episode features John Brody, chief revenue officer for LEARFIELD, talking with SBJ’s Terry Lefton about being ready for career opportunities, what he learned from working at WWE, why he still gets asked about putting Spider-Man on the bases, and the important traits he looks for when hiring. Brody was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 classes of 2005-2007, and was inducted into the Forty Un...

Today’s episode features Rob Tilliss, CEO of Inner Circle Sports, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about his career move from finance to sports, despite being “not really a sports guy”; how his leadership style sets high expectations but gives “a lot of latitude”; and why the NFL’s debut on Fox was a landmark deal for the sports industry. Tilliss was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 classes of 1999...

Today’s episode features Brandon Schneider, president and COO of the Golden State Warriors, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about leadership lessons, how he manages, executives he’s learned from, and the advantages of staying with a company for the long term. Schneider was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 class of 2017

This episode of SBJ I Factor offers a look back at some of the best moments from the series to date. You will hear insight from leaders from across the sports industry and how they have navigated their careers, with highlights from KAGR CEO JESSICA GELMAN, PGA of America Chief Commercial Officer JEFF PRICE, WWE Chief Brand Officer STEPHANIE MCMAHON, 49ers Enterprises President PARAAG MARATHE and m...

Today’s episode features Stephanie McMahon, chief brand officer of the WWE, talking with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about leadership lessons, hiring and career advice, approaching jobs with a fresh outlook every day, and what she learned about business from her parents. McMahon was a member of SBJ’s Game Changers class of 2017.

Today’s episode features Andrea Marini, deputy CEO and group chief commercial officer of Deltatre, talking with SBJ’s John Ourand about how he almost had a career in investment banking, his biggest risk and best failure, the leaders he admires and his best advice to young people. Marini was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 class of 2020.

Akshay Khanna, Stubhub's general manager for North America, talks with SBJ's Abe Madkour about his career path, growing up all over the world, what he's learned about leadership, and the importance of passion in building a successful career.

Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner and COO of the NBA, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about growing up as the oldest son of immigrant parents in Brooklyn, utilizing all resources available for career growth, and the importance of compassion in leadership. As a 3-time Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree, Tatum is a Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame inductee. He was selected...

Whalen Rozelle, senior director of global esports for Riot Games, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about living up to the Rozelle legacy, the intersection of sports and video games, investing in yourself, and the important role of mentors. Rozelle was a member of the Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 class of 2019.

Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice president of football operations, talks with SBJ's Abe Madkour about his leadership style, advice for young people in the industry, the lessons of accountability and the importance of "tuning out the noise." Marathe was a member of the SBJ Forty Under 40 class of 2015.

Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, talks with SBJ's Abe Madkour about his influential career in sports business, including his early career with the NBA, the value of taking chances, his business philosophy and his guidance for young people. O'Neil was a member of the SBJ Forty Under 40 classes of 2005, 2006 and 2007. His new book, "Be Where Your Feet Are," will be release...

Paul Archey, chief commercial officer for JMI Sports, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about the early influences on his career, taking a career chance when MLB formed an international division, and why it's important for young people to take jobs where they work for someone who can become a mentor. Archey was a member of the SBJ Forty Under 40 class of 2002.

Tom Glick, president of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about the advice that got him started in the sports industry, his biggest failure and the hard lessons that came with it, running a pro football franchise while starting an MLS team and managing a massive new real estate development, and what he learned from working with legendary NBA Commissioner David Stern. Glic...

Kathy Carter, CRO of LA28 and CEO of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, talks with SBJ's Abe Madkour about working her way up through the sports industry and being on the team planning the startup of Major League Soccer; the value of taking on any challenge, even if it isn't in your job description; learning how to make business ("I don't call it selling"); and much more. Carter was a member...

Veteran marketer Steve Lauletta talks with SBJ's Abe Madkour about how teaching tennis taught him to relate to people, the importance of broadening your work experience, his years with Miller and Ganassi Racing, and his role in helping to build Michael Jordan's new motorsports team. Lauletta, president of Pigeon Sports Marketing, was a member of the SBJ Forty Under 40 classes of 2002 and 2003.

Alison Overholt talks with SBJ’s John Ourand about leadership lessons, mentors who helped guide her career, her best failure, and going to work for one of the most famous and successful people in the world. Overholt, who just left ESPN to join Oprah and Hearst, was a member of SBJ’s Game Changers class of 2015.

Jeff Price, chief commercial officer of the PGA of America, talks with SBJ’s Abe Madkour about the importance of mentors, working for legendary NBA Commissioner David Stern, his favorite question for job candidates and bouncing back from failure. Price was a member of SBJ’s Forty Under 40 classes of 1999 and 2000.