Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast

"Sports Tech in Action: How Teams Are Using Player Data to Gain a Competitive Edge" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Ben Slingerland , Head of Sales at PlayerData , for an insightful conversation on how player data is reshaping modern sports. Ben shares how teams are using performance data, GPS tracking, and athlete monitoring to make smarter coaching decisions, improve pl...

"The Future of Golf, Technology, and Manufacturing: How Innovation, Equipment, and Strategic Partnerships Are Changing the Game" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Tony Duran , Founder of The Duran Group and CEO of Wise Owl Robotics , for an insightful conversation on how technology, advanced manufacturing, and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of golf. Drawing f...

"Building the Golf Market from Scratch: Reimagining Access, Pricing, and Platforms in Latin America and Mexico" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Basilio Velasco Barros , Founder & CEO of gogolf , for a fascinating conversation about building the golf market across Mexico and Latin America. While golf is often seen as an established sport, Basilio recognized untapped op...

"Revolutionizing Athlete Careers: How AI, Algorithm-Based NIL Valuations, and Data-Driven Brand Partnerships Are Empowering Athletes in the Digital Age" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this insightful conversation, Ebose Okondo , Co-Founder of Prodisphere , discusses how technology is reshaping the future of athlete careers. As the sports industry continues to evolve, athletes are gaining access...

"Building Sports Leagues from Scratch: The Business of Creating Scalable IPs" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, Sameer Pathak , President - PWR, Times Group , explores the business side of building sports leagues and creating scalable sports intellectual properties (IPs). Drawing from his extensive experience in sports, media, partnerships, and league development, Sameer shares valuab...

"The Hidden Revenue Layer: Why Fan Data Is the Most Undervalued Asset in Professional Sports" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Amr Elrawi , Founder & CEO of Game Changers , for an engaging conversation on how technology, data, and innovation are transforming the sports industry. Amr shares insights from his experience working with sports organizations, brands, and indu...

"From Training Room to Boardroom: Why Performance Success Is a Strategy Problem, Not a Science Problem" 🎙️ Episode Overview Keith D’Amelio | Founder & CEO - Heretic Performance In this episode, Keith D’Amelio shares his perspective on what it truly takes to build high-performance environments in modern sports and leadership. As the Founder & CEO of Heretic Performance, Keith expl...

"From Marketing to Revenue Engine: How AI Unifies Brand, Demand Gen, Sales, and Partnerships into a Scalable Go-to-Market Machine" 🎙️ Episode Overview Darryl Haberman President - Haberman Consulting | Co-Founder & Managing Director - D2E (Direct 2 Engagement) In this episode, Darryl Haberman shares powerful insights on the future of sports business, fan engagement, digital transforma...

"Own the Asset: Why Fan Data, APIs, and AI Are Ending the Logo Era in Sports" 🎙️ Episode Overview Andy Abramson | Founder & CEO , Comunicano, Inc. In this episode, Andy Abramson shares his insights on technology, communications, digital transformation, and the evolving future of media and brand storytelling. With decades of experience working alongside innovative startups, global technology co...

"Beyond Analytics: How AI is Redefining Decision-Making in Sports Front Offices" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Darrick “DJ” Johnson , the Founder & CEO of Sherpa Sports AI , to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of sports, athlete management, and decision-making across the industry. From his journey as a former collegiate and professional foo...

"CWG to Olympics: The $6 Billion Tech Blueprint for a World-Class Games" 🎙️ Episode Overview Abhishek Binayykia , Founder & CEO - POWERPLAI Sports | Senior Advisor - BCG In this insightful conversation, Abhishek Binayykia shares his journey of building POWERPLAI Sports and shaping the future of sports through innovation, technology, and strategic leadership. From transforming sports ecosystems...

"Multi-Stakeholder Deal Making in Modern Sports: Aligning Leagues, Tech Platforms, Brands, and Governments" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, André Fläckel , Executive Advisor for Games of the Future at Phygital International , shares his perspective on how sports and technology are merging to create entirely new experiences. From the rise of phygital formats to the growing role of innovation i...

"The NIL Ecosystem: Mapping the Infrastructure Behind Athlete Opportunity" 🎙️ Episode Overview Robert Smith | Founder & CEO - Nationsbest NIL Ecosystem & NIL Sports Business Association (NILSBA) In this episode, Robert Smith shares his perspective on how the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) space is evolving and what it truly means for athletes, brands, and the future of sports business. As...

"Who Really Drives Growth in Sport? The Power Triangle of Institutions, Investors, and Rights Holders" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Ibrahim Musa , Founder & Managing Director at Berlin Growth Advisory , to explore what’s really driving growth in the modern sports industry. From institutions and investors to rights holders, Ibrahim shares a clear and practical perspecti...

"Building Mental Resilience in High-Pressure Environments" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we’re joined by Bryan Fetzer , President & Co-Founder of PsyOPTIMAL , for an honest conversation about what it really takes to perform when the pressure is on. Bryan brings a practical, experience-driven perspective on mental performance, breaking down how athletes and teams can stay composed, focus...

"Engineering the Modern Athlete with AI & Digital Twins" 🎙️ Episode Overview Welcome to our channel! In this episode, we’re joined by Danny Davis , Founder of Recon Sports - a forward-thinking sports tech company transforming how teams use data to drive performance. Danny’s journey is anything but ordinary. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and former U.S. Army Cap...

"Role of AI in sports Digitisation" 🎙️ Episode Overview Mounir Zok , CEO of N3XT SPORTS , is at the forefront of driving innovation across the global sports industry. With a strong vision for the future, he is helping organizations rethink how they operate, connect with fans, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this video, we explore how technology and data are reshapi...

From Playground to Potential: How Evidence-Based Coaching and Longitudinal Research Are Redefining School Sports 🎙️ Episode Overview Meet two voices working at the intersection of sports science, leadership, and grassroots impact: Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar. Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy is a Sports Research Scholar (Ph. D.) in Sports Management and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC)...

From Rights to Revenues: How AI, Partnerships, and Profit Strategies Are Redefining Sports Media in India 🎙️ Episode Overview Welcome to the episode! Today we’re joined by Neeraj Jha ( Head of Sports , Warner Bros. Discovery ) for a sharp, behind-the-scenes conversation on how modern sports content is built, packaged, and scaled across broadcast and streaming. Sports isn’t just about matches anymo...

Building the SportsTech Ecosystem in the MENA Region 🎙️ Episode Overview Meet Malik Shishtawi - Founder & CEO of MANGUSTEEN , a Qatar-based events and brand-experiences company delivering projects across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman. In this brief introduction, Malik discusses what it truly takes to create events that people remember - not just “nice production,” but clear po...

From Doubt-Decision: How 3D Seat Previews Drive Fan Confidence & Revenue 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we feature Francis Casado , Chief Revenue Officer at 3D Digital Venue , as he shares how immersive and digital technologies are redefining the way fans experience live sports. As the sports industry evolves beyond traditional stadiums, digital venues and 3D environments are emerging as...

The Future of Human - Tech Integration in Sport 🎙️ Episode Overview Sam Robertson is the Director at the Institute for Sports Tech Standards , where he leads global initiatives to define standards, frameworks, and best practices for the rapidly evolving sports technology ecosystem. With deep expertise at the intersection of sports, technology, and governance, Sam works closely with sports federati...

Generative AI, NLG & Content Automation for Fan & Sponsor Engagement 🎙️ Episode Overview Shripal Shah is a former NFL Team Chief Strategy Officer and NASDAQ-listed company CEO, and currently serves as the Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Next League . This channel is a place where Shripal shares real stories, practical lessons, and honest perspectives drawn from a career spent at the i...

From Stadium to Screen: Making Sports Truly Global with Multilingual AI 🎙️ Episode Overview Akshat Prakash , Co-founder of Camb.ai , explores how AI and language technology are revolutionizing global sports entertainment. Discover how the convergence of artificial intelligence, language tech, and sports broadcasting is transforming language-locked content into accessible experiences for billions o...

Guy Miller , Chief Technology Officer at PlayWise, joins us on The Mental Game: Resilience, Focus, and the Art of Performing Under Pressure on SportsFirst CTO Talks to explore “The AI Revolution in Sports: From Data Silos to Intelligent Insights.” He shares how the convergence of artificial intelligence, data science, and sports analytics is unlocking a new era of performance intelligence - transf...