The Sports Business Leaders Podcast

In this episode of  The Sports Business Leaders Podcast , we’re joined by Jake Kovalcik, the dynamic founder of Top Star AC, a game-changing platform redefining how NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) works for student-athletes and brands alike. Jake, a former standout high school and college athlete turned entrepreneur, shares how his team—comprised of elite former athletes and seasoned tech veterans—has...

Hear from Lenz Consulting COO Matt Wray about his experience founding a sports tech startup. Wray gives advice to always remain nimble and have a pulse on market trends. You can never remain stagnant and need to reinvent yourself to match the needs of your target market. Monthly Meetup (Philly) - Second Wednesday of every month Get connected with the rest of the SBL community at www.sportsbusiness...

In this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Sal Filardi, Associate Consultant at Greencastle and a leader with a remarkable career spanning the military, hospitality, and business consulting sectors. Sal shares his journey from managing restaurant operations to serving as a US Army Special Forces Officer (Green Beret), where he led elite teams in planning and executing...

Welcome to the Sports Business Leaders Podcast! In our very first episode, hosts Jake Voorhees and Justin Titchenell dive into what the SBL Podcast is all about and introduce the vibrant community behind Sports Business Leaders (SBL). SBL is Philadelphia’s biggest and most active hub for sports innovators, where startup founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the sports ecosystem come togeth...