The Sports Business Leaders Podcast

Doug Holtzman is a 25+ year sports industry revenue leader who has generated more than $100M in sponsorship sales and now supports over 630 teams through his work at Sportsdigita. On the podcast, Doug takes us through his journey from sports management and early agency experience to becoming the youngest corporate sales executive in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints, with stops at the Tampa Bay...

On this episode, hear from  Jason Aldridge , a veteran founder and executive with over 30 years of experience building and scaling emerging hardware and software technologies. Jason is the founder of  Turf Tank , where he spent the last decade taking a bold idea from concept to global market leadership. What started as a simple question, “What if a robot could paint sports fields?” became a catego...

On this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , Justin Titchenell is joined by  Danny Davis , Founder & CEO of Recon Sports, to break down how elite programs turn data chaos into competitive advantage. Danny shares his path from West Point and five years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer to building a platform now used by Power Four programs across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12....

In this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , Justin speaks with Sanj Singh, co-founder of Temple Orthobiologics, about why recovery is becoming one of the most important — and underserved — frontiers in sports and human performance. Sanj shares his journey from environmental biotech to pharmaceuticals and ultimately orthobiologics, explaining how Temple Orthobiologics was spun out of...

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin Titchenell interviews Matt Driver, Managing Partner at The Football Club Advisory Group and CEO/Founder of Soccer Universities. With 40+ years in the professional game (including time as a former MLS coach and club operator across the U.S. and UK), Matt shares his “boot room to boardroom” approach to club restructuring, operational str...

On this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , we’re joined by  Tyler Fox and Nick Schell , co-founders of  BTA Sports , an AI-powered sports analytics startup based in Philadelphia. What started as a casual fantasy football debate in Nick’s basement in August 2023 quickly evolved into a fast-growing platform built to bring transparency, probability, and data-driven thinking to sports b...

Episode 48 of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast  features  Ben Nichols , one of the most respected communications executives in global sport and the founder of  Padel 22 , the world’s first marketing and communications consultancy dedicated entirely to padel. Ben has led communications during some of the highest-stakes moments in international sport, including overseeing media relations at the...

On episode 47 of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , we’re joined by  Brian McDonough , Head of Growth for North America, and  Vincent van Renesse , CEO of  SciSports . SciSports has evolved from an early-stage football analytics startup into a global platform trusted by more than 100 football organizations worldwide. Vincent and Brian walk through the company’s journey, from refining its value...

On this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , we speak with  Mohit Pareek , Partner at  Drake Star  and one of the most respected voices in global sports, media, and technology M&A. Mohit is a seasoned tech and digital media investment banker with more than 15 years of experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises across sports, gaming, media, and entertainment....

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders podcast, Justin is joined by Mark Moyer, founder of Win Again and creator of the Clubroom, a virtual community that has connected over 1,000 athletes and business professionals. Mark shares his journey from executive search and recruiting to coaching athletes, veterans, and executives through major career transitions, including the story of a retired...

Sports Business Leaders welcomes data veteran and SBRNet president Neil Schwartz for a deep dive into how data, fandom, and storytelling are reshaping the sports industry. Justin and Jake sit down with Neil to unpack his journey buying SBRNet in 2019, growing it to over 250 university and commercial clients, and building one of the most robust annual studies of sports fandom in the market. Neil ex...

This episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast features   Ishveen Jolly , founder and CEO of  OpenSponsorship , the world’s largest marketplace connecting athletes and creators with brands. Ishveen shares her journey from Oxford University athlete and sports agent to building a platform that has completed  18,000+ deals , democratized over  $50M  in sponsorship value, and brought real data an...

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders podcast, we’re joined by  Max Rusakov and Calum Kuhn , co-founders of  RevU , an AI-powered contract assistant built to help athletes finally understand what they’re signing. Max and Calum break down how NIL deals—most worth under $2,000—often contain hidden risks that athletes, agents, and even compliance offices miss. They explain how RevU simplifie...

On this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders  podcast, Justin and Jake feature Rob Thompson , a 30-year sports industry innovator, entrepreneur, and educator. His career spans coaching, media, private equity, and grassroots sports development. Rob shares his journey from college football coaching to launching one of the first recruiting agencies. He went on to help build NFL Flag Football and H...

Today's  Sports Business Leaders  podcast features David Ricca, CEO of Vamos Venture Group. Hear from David about how purpose, community, and capital are reshaping the global sports landscape. David shares his journey from professional soccer to venture capital. He offers insights on youth soccer development, sports investment strategies, and the growing importance of mentorship and collaborat...

Episode 39 of the SBL podcast featured Zubin Teherani, the co-founder of LeagueSide, to unpack his decade-long journey building one of the most impactful companies in youth sports technology. Zubin and his team built LeagueSide into the leading youth sports sponsorship marketplace, linking brands like Verizon, Uber, Visa, Chipotle, and Hilton with thousands of local leagues. Under his leadership,...

On episode 38 of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin Titchenell interviewed Vince Quinn, Co-Founder and Creative Director of SBX Productions, to unpack how business owners can turn podcasts into powerful marketing tools that build authority and drive growth. Before launching SBX, Vince spent nearly a decade at 94WIP and CBS Sports Radio, where he worked alongside Angelo Cataldi on The Morn...

Description: On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast , Justin sits down with  Bryan Fetzer  — former NCAA coach, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and co-founder of  PsyOptimal Sports  — to explore what it truly takes to build great teams and enduring cultures in both sports and business. Bryan reflects on his 23-year journey coaching college track and field before transitioning into entre...

This episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast  features Joel Steele — entrepreneur, financial advisor, author of  Life Switch , and part of the ownership groups for the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA G League) and Rhode Island FC (2024 USL Eastern Conference Champions). Joel opens up about his journey from early setbacks to building a successful financial firm and investing in professional sports....

In this episode, we sit down with Frank Panko, founder of  A View From My Seat , the fan-powered platform helping millions of people see real photos of their seats before buying tickets. Frank shares how a simple dilemma while buying Phillies season tickets in 2010 sparked an idea: instead of relying on static seating charts, what if fans shared photos of their actual views? That idea grew into  A...

In this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders  podcast, Justin sits down with  Stephen Bienko , founder of 42U, to explore how universities and student-athletes can better navigate personal branding, NIL, and life after sports. Stephen shares his journey from competing at the Air Force Academy and Villanova to leading 42U, a company dedicated to preparing student-athletes for long-term success b...

On this episode of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , we explore the future of sports audio with Chris Shreeve, co-founder of Vokol. Chris shares how the company evolved from early experiments in AI voice technology to building a platform designed specifically for sports teams, leagues, and creators. We discuss how Vokol is helping organizations deliver authentic, on-brand audio that resonates...

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin sits down with Richie Young, a former Division III baseball player turned entrepreneur and ghostwriter for health and wellness professionals. Richie shares his journey from the baseball field to careers in sales, e-commerce, and ultimately building his own company, Vision Global. He talks about how the lessons of athletics—discipline,...

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Matt “Deli” Delicâte, VP of North American Sales at Spiideo. After a standout college career at VCU and a professional run with the Richmond Kickers, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer, Deli transitioned into sports technology. That path led him to Spiideo, the global leader in automated sports video capture an...

On episode 30 of the  Sports Business Leaders Podcast , Justin and Jake welcome Parul Khosla, co-founder and CEO of  Arena , an AI-powered career platform transforming how professionals connect in sports, media, and entertainment. Parul shares her journey from sports recruitment to building Arena, which has already grown to over  6,000 users and 45 partner companies  since its launch in late 2024....