The Sport Businessman Podcast

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Conversations with investors and builders in sport business

  1. #63: Han Park | CEO & Founder, Payment Labs

    JAN 27

    #63: Han Park | CEO & Founder, Payment Labs

    We speak with Han Park, CEO & Founder of Payment Labs, on how global payouts are being rebuilt for esports, sports, NIL, and the creator economy and why paying individuals across borders remains one of the most overlooked operational challenges in the digital economy. With 25+ years across gaming and esports, including leading Turtle Entertainment America (ESL Gaming), Han breaks down how Payment Labs enables compliant, efficient payments in 150+ currencies across 180+ countries, and why simplifying onboarding, tax, and cross‑border routing unlocks scale for businesses paying talent worldwide. Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

    23 min
  2. #62: Edoardo Martorelli | Founder & Executive Director, Drive Sports Marketing

    JAN 22

    #62: Edoardo Martorelli | Founder & Executive Director, Drive Sports Marketing

    We speak with Edoardo Martorelli, Founder & Executive Director of Drive Sports Marketing, on how brands, rights holders, and drivers build strategic partnerships across Formula 1 and global motorsport. With 10+ years in commercial strategy including senior roles at Scuderia AlphaTauri and Right Formula, Edoardo breaks down sponsorship sales, partnership management, and global brand activation in one of the world’s most competitive ecosystems. Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

    29 min
  3. #61: Antonio Alquezar | CEO & Team Principal, Spain SailGP

    JAN 20

    #61: Antonio Alquezar | CEO & Team Principal, Spain SailGP

    We speak with Antonio Alquezar, Team Principal of Spain SailGP, on how the team went from last in Season 3 to World Champions in Season 4 by aligning performance, sustainability, and purpose inside one of the world’s fastest‑growing sports leagues.

    18 min
  4. #60: Raphael Gellar | CEO of Forward Sports Group

    JAN 16

    #60: Raphael Gellar | CEO of Forward Sports Group

    We speak with Raphael Gellar, Founder of Forward Sports Group, on how his boutique football consultancy represents players, coaches, and clubs across global markets. From contract negotiation to branding, marketing, and sponsorship acquisition, Raphael breaks down how Forward brokers deals across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa built on a foundation of integrity and long‑term client trust. Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

    20 min
  5. #59: Koen Put | Senior Partner & Managing Director, Double Pass

    JAN 14

    #59: Koen Put | Senior Partner & Managing Director, Double Pass

    We speak with Koen Put, Senior Partner & Managing Director at Double Pass, on how the company builds and optimizes talent‑development ecosystems for clubs, leagues, and federations worldwide. From “glocalized” academy strategy to consulting across 125 countries, Koen explains how Double Pass helps investors, executives, and sporting leaders create sustainable football performance and long‑term player development. Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

    20 min
  6. #58: Massimo Marinelli | Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures

    12/03/2025

    #58: Massimo Marinelli | Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures

    Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

    23 min
  7. #57: Massimo Zanetti, Owner Virtus Bologna & Founder Segafredo Zanetti

    11/25/2025

    #57: Massimo Zanetti, Owner Virtus Bologna & Founder Segafredo Zanetti

    Conversation with Massimo Zanetti, Founder of Segafredo Zanetti and Owner of Virtus Bologna. We discuss how he built a global coffee business from Italian roots, and why sport ownership and sponsorship are central to his strategy. The episode covers Segafredo Zanetti’s international expansion, the role of cycling and basketball in brand visibility, and the process of building Virtus Bologna into one of the most decorated basketball teams in Europe. For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: ⁠sport-businessman.com⁠ About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

    39 min
  8. #56: Omer Atesmen, CEO The Snow League

    11/19/2025

    #56: Omer Atesmen, CEO The Snow League

    Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow League For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com 🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

    21 min
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