HTX Sports Tech Nate Thompson

An enlightening conversation focused on investment and the growth of esports & sports tech during #HoustonTechRodeo.

Hear from industry leaders:


Tim Fong – Partner at Intersect VC
Sandra Lopez – Vice President & GM at Intel Corporation
Rohn Malhotra – Co-Founder of SportsTechX
Nate Thompson - Co-Founder of HTX Sports Tech
Ashley DeWalt - Managing Director, DivInc and Co-Founder of HTX Sports Tech


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An enlightening conversation focused on investment and the growth of esports & sports tech during #HoustonTechRodeo on May 20th. Hear from industry leaders Tim Fong – Partner at Intersect VC, Sandra Lopez – Vice President & GM at Intel Corporation, Rohn Malhotra – Co-Founder of SportsTechX, and Nate Thompson & Ashley DeWalt, Co-Founders of HTX Sports Tech.


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An insightful esports & sports tech conversation during #HoustonTechRodeo.

Hear from industry leaders:


Lori Burgess – COO of the Houston Outlaws & Beasley Media Group (Esports)
Thomas Fields – Founder & CEO of GRIND Basketball
Trevor Purvis – Ticket Technology & Solutions with the Houston Astros
Shawn Quill – National Sports Industry Leader with KPMG
Chris David Garcia Founder of Major Level Creative and Co-Founder of HTX Sports Tech.


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An insightful esports & sports tech conversation during #HoustonTechRodeo on May 19th. Hear from industry leaders Lori Burgess – COO of the Houston Outlaws & Beasley Media Group (Esports), Thomas Fields – Founder & CEO of GRIND Basketball, Trevor Purvis – Ticket Technology & Solutions with the Houston Astros, Shawn Quill – National Sports Industry Leader with KPMG, and Chris David Garcia Co-Founder of HTX Sports Tech.


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HTX Sports Tech speaks with Thomas Fields, Founder and CEO of GRIND Inc.

An athlete, self-taught mechanical engineer and tech entrepreneur Thomas recognized a lack of well-designed sports equipment and is attacking the problem head on with plans to leverage technology & sports to bridge the racial and inequality gap within the Black and Latinx communities.

Visit our site to learn more about HTX Sports Tech and view upcoming speaker series conversations.

Website: https://www.htxsportstech.com 

SPEAKER SERIES

Conversations with leading sports industry executives and startup entrepreneurs sharing their unique stories, innovative products & services, and insights on navigating the esports and sports technology ecosystem. Highlighting individuals that shift their organizations forward and strategically initiate change in the industry solutions around the fan, athlete, and stadium experience.


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HTX Sports Tech speaks with Craig Swaisgood, Senior Director Operations and Insights recently with the Houston Astros.

As Senior Director Operations and Insights Craig is a data-driven strategist who creates positive, sustainable business outcomes by challenging conventional thinking, identifying solutions to drive efficiencies, and empowering people to achieve organizational effectiveness. A business change leader with proven success optimizing growth and performance across the private and public sectors.

Visit our site to learn more about HTX Sports Tech and view upcoming speaker series conversations.

Website: https://www.htxsportstech.com 

SPEAKER SERIES

Conversations with leading sports industry executives and startup entrepreneurs sharing their unique stories, innovative products & services, and insights on navigating the esports and sports technology ecosystem. Highlighting individuals that shift their organizations forward and strategically initiate change in the industry solutions around the fan, athlete, and stadium experience. 

FORMAT


0:00 Opening
1:46 Craig shares his background and path to the Astros
5:24 Utilizing data to provide insights
8:19 Simplifying data for consumption
13:25 Explanation of false positives
15:30 Evaluation of new ideas and products
19:11 Seamless digital and in-person environments
21:19 Opportunities through esports


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