FOOTBALL BUSINESS Podcast by FBIN FOOTBALL BUSINESS INSIDE

We sat down with Giorgos Lagaris, the Chief Commercial Officer of PAOK. We've discovered that the real magic of our podcast unfolds when our guests share their deeply personal journeys—and Giorgos truly delivered.

He recounted the pivotal moment he chose to leave a secure management role for an uncertain internship at Sportfive, how that decision ultimately led him to PAOK, and his rich experiences in both Greece and Germany.

Throughout our conversation, Giorgos offered a treasure trove of advice for aspiring professionals, all woven through personal stories that were so powerful, they gave us goosebumps.

Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Football Business Insider! Our goal is to provide real-life stories from professionals working in the football industry.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gary Udhwani, Regional Manager for Europe at LaLiga. Gary's story is unique—born in the Canary Islands of Spain, with Indian roots, he transcended a pool of 12,000 candidates to secure his first position. Over the past six years, he has advanced his career in football and now manages nine LaLiga delegates across 32 countries in Europe.

Have a listen to Gary's story!

In this episode, we sit down with Timm Jäger, CEO of EintrachtTech, to explore why Eintracht Frankfurt started its own software company

It's increasingly common for clubs to have their own in-house digital or technology departments. However, Eintracht Frankfurt stands out with its own subsidiary, EintrachtTech, dedicated to developing comprehensive software & technology solutions for the club and the football industry.

We spoke to Rodrigo Yavarone, Football Operations & Business Intelligence Manager at Cruz Azul. With extensive experience in European and South American football, Rodrigo now brings his expertise and passion to Mexico. In this episode, Rodrigo takes us through the dynamic world of Mexican football, the huge potential of Liga MX and stories of one of the biggest clubs in Mexico.

In this exciting episode, we dive into the distinct worlds of managing football clubs in Europe and the U.S. with Siegmund Gruber, CEO of LASK, and Drew Bentley, VP of Business Operations & Strategy at DC United. We discussed the challenges of adopting the American sports model in Europe, the success of U.S. matchday experiences, and how U.S. football can learn from European clubs' deep-rooted traditions and passion. Join us for a focused look at the contrasts and potential learnings between these two football cultures.

From Oracle's boardroom to the heart of FK Austria Wien, join us as we explore the unique journey of Johannes Dobretsberger. In this episode, we delve into Johannes's transition from his role as Oracle EMEA's Marketing Director to becoming the Head Of Marketing & Sales at FK Austria Wien. Gain unique insights and explore the differences between the corporate world and the football industry, the distinctive characteristics of Austrian football, and the exciting future of this iconic club and Austrian football as a whole.