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At SportsFirst, we bring sports and technology together. Sports CTO Talks Explore sports, technology, and business with industry leaders, athletes, and innovators. Gain insights on fan engagement, emerging trends, and transformative advancements shaping the future of sports. Sports Tech API Conference Key takeaways from the Global Sports API Conference, featuring 15+ experts discussing the role of APIs in the sports industry. Sports Tech Insights Expert UI/UX analysis on enhancing digital experiences for fans. Explore case studies, design trends, and innovations in sports platforms.

  1. Sep 17

    AI in Sports Business: Revenue, Fans & Scale | Sports CTO Talks

    "Business Impact of AI: Revenue, Fans & Scale in Sports" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, Hardik Jagda, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Proximity Works, joins us to discuss how AI is shaping the business side of sports. From driving new revenue opportunities and creating better fan experiences to scaling digital products and using data more intelligently, Hardik shares his perspective on where AI can make a measurable difference. We explore what sports organizations should focus on beyond the AI hype, how technology can support smarter decision-making, and why the real opportunity lies in turning AI into meaningful business outcomes. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsTech #AIinSports #SportsData #SportsAI #SportsAnalytics #FanEngagement #SportsFirst #AI

    AI in Sports Business: Revenue, Fans & Scale | Sports CTO Talks

  2. Aug 27

    AI Sports Ecosystem: Turning Data Into Living Highlights | Sports CTO Talks

    "From Raw Data to Living Highlights: Building the AI Sports Ecosystem" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, Sowbhagya Shetty, Founder & CEO of Data Sports Group, discusses the changing relationship between sports data, AI, video, and fan engagement. We explore how AI is helping sports organizations move beyond traditional statistics and create richer, more dynamic content experiences. From live data and metadata to automated highlights and personalized content, Sowbhagya shares her perspective on where the sports media ecosystem is heading and why the data layer will play such an important role. We also talk about the opportunities AI creates for broadcasters, OTT platforms, rights holders, and sports organizations looking to turn every moment of a game into a meaningful fan experience. A thoughtful conversation about how data and AI are changing how sports stories are created, delivered, and experienced. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsTech #AIinSports #SportsData #SportsAI #SportsAnalytics #FanEngagement #SportsFirst

    AI Sports Ecosystem: Turning Data Into Living Highlights | Sports CTO Talks

  3. Aug 20

    Fitness Community Technology: Why It Beats Great Workouts | Sports CTO Talks

    "Why Great Communities and Technology Outperform Great Workouts" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, David Rafuse, Co-Founder & CEO of Train With Us, for a thoughtful conversation about what really keeps people connected to fitness communities. The discussion goes beyond workouts and technology. David shares his perspective on why belonging, relationships, and community can have a greater impact on member retention and long-term engagement than any other feature or training program. We also explore how technology can support the human side of fitness, helping gyms create stronger connections, encourage participation, and build communities that people genuinely want to be part of. If you’re interested in FitnessTech, SportsTech, community building, gym retention, or the future of fitness, this episode offers practical insights worth listening to. Train With Us describes itself as a community-first fitness platform focused on helping people build stronger connections around fitness. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

    Fitness Community Technology: Why It Beats Great Workouts | Sports CTO Talks

  4. Aug 13

    AI in Football: Decoding What Traditional Data Misses | Sports CTO Talks

    "The Invisible 99%: Can AI Decode What Traditional Football Data Misses?" 🎙️ Episode Overview What if the most important moments in football are the ones traditional data never captures? In this episode, Tobias Haupt, Founder & CEO of GAMECODE.Ai, takes us beyond goals, passes, shots, and possession to explore the hidden side of the game - off-ball movement, positioning, decision-making, and the countless micro-actions that shape performance. We discuss how AI can help decode these overlooked moments and give coaches, scouts, analysts, and teams a deeper understanding of what really happens on the pitch. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Spotify and discover how AI could redefine football intelligence. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

    AI in Football: Decoding What Traditional Data Misses | Sports CTO Talks

  5. Aug 6

    AI Soccer Recruitment and Digital Scouting | Sports CTO Talks

    "The Future of Soccer Recruitment: AI, Merit, and Digital Scouting." 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, we sit down with Nihal Pradeep, CEO, Director & Co-Founder of Dartle, to discuss how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of soccer recruitment. From digital scouting platforms to data-driven player evaluation, Nihal shares how technology is helping clubs and academies identify talent based on merit rather than geography, networks, or traditional scouting limitations. The conversation explores the growing role of AI in talent discovery, the importance of objective performance analysis, and why the next generation of football recruitment will rely on smarter, faster, and more transparent decision-making. Nihal also shares his perspective on the opportunities and challenges of building technology for the global football ecosystem. Whether you're involved in football, SportsTech, coaching, scouting, or simply curious about the future of athlete development, this episode offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed. 🎧 Follow Sports CTO Talks for more conversations with founders, innovators, and technology leaders shaping the future of sports. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

    AI Soccer Recruitment and Digital Scouting | Sports CTO Talks

  6. Jul 30

    Future of Sports Ops Tech Culture and Impact | Sports CTO Talks

    "The Future of Sports Ops: Tech, Culture & Impact in 2026" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, we welcome Jayneel Jasapara, Founder of Sports Insight Media, for an insightful conversation on The Future of Sports Ops: Tech, Culture & Impact in 2026. Jayneel shares his perspective on how AI, automation, data, and digital innovation are transforming sports operations, while emphasizing why culture, leadership, and people remain the foundation of long-term success. The discussion explores the changing expectations of athletes, fans, and sports organizations, along with the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the industry. Whether you're a sports entrepreneur, league executive, coach, administrator, or sports technology professional, this episode offers practical insights into the future of sports operations and the trends shaping the industry. 🎧 Listen now and discover how technology and culture are redefining the future of sports. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

    Future of Sports Ops Tech Culture and Impact | Sports CTO Talks

  7. Jul 21

    Build Brands Beyond Logos and Social Media | Sports CTO Talks

    "We Build Brands: What That Really Means Beyond Logos & Social Media" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, Adam Crosthwaite, Co-Founder & CEO of The Brand Bar, shares why successful branding goes far beyond logos, colors, and social media. From defining a clear brand purpose to creating meaningful customer experiences, Adam explains the principles that help businesses earn trust, stand out in competitive markets, and build long-term loyalty. Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, startup founder, or business leader, this conversation offers practical insights on brand positioning, authenticity, consistency, and creating a brand that makes a lasting impact. 🎧 Tune in to discover what "We Build Brands" truly means - and why the strongest brands are built from the inside out. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation

    Build Brands Beyond Logos and Social Media | Sports CTO Talks

  8. Jul 14

    Connected Sports Ecosystems and Investment | Sports CTO Talks

    "From Fragmented Sports Markets to Connected Ecosystems - How Technology, Media and Investment Are Converging" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Christoph Rapp, Managing Director & Partner at Sports Connected, for a thoughtful conversation about how the global sports industry is becoming more connected than ever before. Christoph shares why the future of sports isn't just about better technology - it's about bringing together media, investment, data, and strategic partnerships to create stronger ecosystems. We explore how organizations can move beyond fragmented markets, embrace collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and long-term growth. Whether you're a sports executive, startup founder, investor, or simply curious about where the industry is heading, this episode offers practical insights into the forces shaping the next generation of sports business. 🎧 Tune in and discover how technology is changing the game. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation

    Connected Sports Ecosystems and Investment | Sports CTO Talks
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At SportsFirst, we bring sports and technology together. Sports CTO Talks Explore sports, technology, and business with industry leaders, athletes, and innovators. Gain insights on fan engagement, emerging trends, and transformative advancements shaping the future of sports. Sports Tech API Conference Key takeaways from the Global Sports API Conference, featuring 15+ experts discussing the role of APIs in the sports industry. Sports Tech Insights Expert UI/UX analysis on enhancing digital experiences for fans. Explore case studies, design trends, and innovations in sports platforms.

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