Berkida Podcast

In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Dan Jamieson , CEO & Co-Owner of Icons.com , a leading platform for authentic sports memorabilia. Dan shares insights from his journey in the collectibles industry, from childhood sticker collecting to establishing one of the most trusted global networks for signed football merchandise. The conversation explores th...

In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Michael Payne , a Chairman CEO at Payne Sports Media Strategies, an expert in sports marketing, brand management, and global sports business. Michael shares insights from his 50-year career with the International Olympic Committee, Formula One, and his own advisory ventures. The conversation explores the early days of...

In this episode of Berkida Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli sits down with Danny Menken , Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Athvance Capital , Co-Owner of Levels Fight League , Co-Founder of Exceed Boxing , Co-Founder of ve2.ventures , Co-Owner of Cascais SAD, Co-Founder of MediaMorph , and Co-Founder of Padelplay to explore how sports investment is evolving beyond traditional ownership models....

In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Patrick Dimon , the President of Front Office Sports Studios , Owner of A Frame Productions & Former Senior Creative Producer at HBO Sports , and the growing intersection between sports, entertainment, and technology. Patrick shares insights from his extensive career across NBC Sports, HBO Sports, Netflix’s Full Sw...

In this episode of the podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Paul Rigault , the Chief Executive Officer at DØDS Diving League . Originating in Norway, the league blends traditional diving with freestyle tricks, creating a unique and high-energy sport. Paul shares how the sport grew from a grassroots movement into a global league with an athlete-first approach and a focus on engaging Gen Z au...

In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Mary Ann Halford , a Founder and Managing Principal at Halford Media Advisory , Strategic Advisor at mediaforgrowth (MFG) & Board Member at Cineverse . The conversation explores the changing landscape of broadcasting, the future of AI in production and distribution, and the ongoing mergers and acquisitions in the e...

In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Michael Broughton , Co-Founder & Partner at Sports Investment Partners , former Senior Advisor at FIFA, Advisor to Recast, APEX, Krause House DAO, and Founding Member of Mercury 13, and an experienced investor and advisor across the global sports industry. The conversation explores the structural disconnect between...

In this episode, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Hadrien Perazzini , Founder of Lake38 Advisory and previously with Arsenal Football Club and National Basketball Association (NBA) , a sports industry executive with experience across football clubs, IMG, and the NBA. The discussion explores the structural differences between European football and U.S. franchise leagues, the growing role of insti...

In this episode, host Massimo Marinelli sits down with Sasha Ryazantsev , former Chief Finance and Commercial Officer of Everton and current CFO advisor to Burnley Football Club , to unpack the financial realities shaping modern football. Moving beyond headlines, the conversation focuses on investor-driven themes including financial sustainability, UEFA’s evolving cost control framework, and the r...

In this episode of the Berkida Podcast, join host Massimo as he welcomes Mary Ann Halford, founder of Halford Media Advisory and a veteran with over three decades of experience in media and entertainment. This conversation explores the major shifts revealed at CES, the strategic rise of short-form "micro dramas," and the high-stakes M&A battles between streaming giants. Mary Ann also provides...

In the world of sports, media, and entertainment, the real game is played in the boardroom. From leading EMEA investment banking at UBS to serving on the board of Leeds United, Massimo brings an elite institutional perspective to the industries shaping our world. This isn't just news - it’s a masterclass in driving value, navigating global markets, and understanding the strategic moves behind the...