103. Michael Alford - Florida State University

Michael Alford - Vice President and Director of Athletics at Florida State - on the current and future challenges surrounding college sports. He discusses the role of analytics in projecting future revenue streams, and the possibility of private equity investment into athletic departments. Details: 3:55 - The role of analytics in collegiate athletics 6:35 - Pro sports vs. college sport 9:40 - Private Equity in college athletics 15:35 - Mixed-use development 18:05 - How to build a successful athletic department 21:30 - Performance-based incentives 29:40 - Rapid Fire Questions Books Recommendations:

• Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
• Taking London

Tallahassee Restaurant Recommendations:

• Blue Halo
• Shell Oyster Bar

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