Navigating Sports Business AJ Maestas

Mike Buckley - Co-Owner & CEO of the United States SailGP Team - shares his excitement around the sport of sailing and the upcoming New York Sail Grand Prix.
 
As both an executive and a champion sailor himself, Mike has a unique perspective not shared by many other owners of professional teams.
 
His fellow investors in the U.S. team include include boxer Deontay Wilder; NFL players DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Jackson, and Roquan Smith, actress Issa Rae, and many other big names.
 
Details:
1:30 - Mike's experience with sailing
6:30 - The growth of SailGP
8:50 - SailGP's Climate Positive status
11:00 - The U.S. team
14:25 - The NYC race
17:25 - Rapid Fire Questions
 
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Meredith Batcheller – Head of Global Sports Marketing at Adobe – explains the tech integration behind their partnership with Major League Baseball.
 
 
 
Using Adobe's technology, MLB is able to create customized messaging for fans entering ballparks. The partnership allows Adobe's marketing team to reach MLB's evolving fanbase.
 
 
 
Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=124923b48ee30a1f41faf912f015cec9
 
 
 
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Sameer Ahuja - President of GameChanger and SVP at DICK'S Sporting Goods - leads the largest youth sports video streaming platform in the country. More hours are streamed in a single year on GameChanger than have been played in the entire history of Major League Baseball.
 
As youth sports continues to become more sophisticated, GameChanger exists to fill a need for stats, video, and more. Sameer joins Jeff Nelson to explain the business model that has led to scalability and success.
 
Details:
2:00 - What is Gamechanger?
6:55 - The business model
14:59 - Surviving COVID without live events
17:15 - Sameer's background
24:55 - Future of youth sports
34:15 - Rapid Fire Questions
 
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Navigate's EVP of Consulting, Anne Ristau, discusses the role of private equity in sports, both at the professional and collegiate level.
 
She and Jeff Nelson emphasize the importance of innovation and increased capital as property valuations soar, while maintaining a focus on what's best for the fans.
 
Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=b728858b6e8d1d69cf8164e195eb5af2
 
For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

Jen Spicher - CEO of Pro Volleyball Federation - discusses the league's rapid ascent to national prominence, as well as the general rise of women's volleyball.
 
She and Anne Ristau also explore the work that Navigate did with Pro Volleyball Federation to help secure their media rights deal with CBS Sports.
 
Details:
1:35 - Jen's background as a student athlete
3:20 - Pro Volleyball Federation
8:00 - The rise of volleyball
10:10 - The future of the league
12:50 - Working with Navigate and CBS Sports
14:00 - The business model
22:25 - Rapid Fire Questions
 
For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

Matthew Holt – President of U.S. Integrity – shares the story of a boxing manager who is being investigated for placing a massive wager on his own client.
 
He explains how U.S. Integrity monitors nefarious activity in sports betting.
 
Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=26b5af50fdc633e2edb4e7236f2139ad
 
For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.