#186: Evan Roosevelt & Matthew Erley - Co-Founders of Old Tom Capital | Investing in Golf’s Future

Old Tom Capital is an early-stage investment group dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the golf industry. By combining decades of entrepreneurial experience with hands-on mentorship, Old Tom Capital supports startups in redefining the future of golf through strategic investments.

The golf industry is evolving rapidly, attracting new audiences and creating opportunities in content, tech, and consumer engagement. Old Tom Capital is at the forefront of helping these ventures thrive in a rapidly evolving market.

Matthew Erley scaled startups like Drizly (sold to Uber for $1.1B) and advised over 100 companies on growth. Evan Roosevelt founded Random Golf Club, building a thriving golf community and leading investments in early-stage ventures. Both bring extensive expertise as personal angel investors and advisors to the golf sector.

Chapters:

2:53 – The investment strategy in the golf industry

6:02 – The changing landscape of venture capital

9:06 – Lessons from Drizly: Growth and distribution

12:00 – Identifying opportunities in golf startups

14:50 – The rise of golf-curious consumers

18:02 – The evolving golf content and IP landscape

20:50 – The future of golf: New formats and engagement

23:59 – Building in golf

26:54 – The future outlook for golf investments

Evan Roosevelt

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-roosevelt

Matthew Erley

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewerley/

Andrew Petcash:

🏠 Website: https://profluence.com

🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/

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