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The Sports Innovation Lab Fluid Fan Podcast is hosted by Sports Innovation Lab CEO and four-time Olympic medalist, Angela Ruggiero, and produced by Jack Barlow. The world of sports is changing fast, and leaders need to stay ahead. The New Age of Sport is coming, are you ready? For more of our research visit https://www.sportsilab.com/
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Episode #70 ft Jessica Berman of the NLL from 2022-02-08T12:30:32
Angela Ruggiero is joined by the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Deputy Commissioner, Jessica Berman, on this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast. Not only did Jessica spend over 13 years at the NHL, i...
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day ft. Alyssa Milano and Dr. Jen Welter from 2022-02-02T12:45:03
We are excited to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) and are featuring three extremely influential and powerful women on this special episode. Our CEO and Olympian Angela Rugg...
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Episode #69 ft Seb Coe of World Athletics from 2022-01-18T13:00
This edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast features Olympic track and field legend, Lord Seb Coe. Seb is not only a 4x Olympic Medalist but also the current President of World Athletics. He joined the s...
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Episode #68 ft Kathy Carter of LA28 from 2022-01-04T12:42:04
On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast Angela Ruggiero is joined by Kathy Carter, CEO of LA28, to take a look ahead at Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Kathy and her team are looking ...
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Episode #67 ft Renie Anderson of the NFL from 2021-12-21T12:57:38
This episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features Renie Anderson, CRO and EVP NFL Partnerships at the National Football League. Renie has spent over 15 years in the NFL's league office and was recentl...
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Episode #66 ft Moon Javaid of the San Francisco 49ers from 2021-12-07T12:47:29
This episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation around data, strategy, fan intelligence, and more with Moon Javaid Chief Strategy Officer of the San Francisco 49ers. Moon has built on...
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Episode #65 ft Wes Durow of Extreme Networks from 2021-11-23T13:13:52
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Wes Durow CMO of Extreme Networks. The two talk about how a reliable and secure network and infrastructure are pivotal in faci...
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Episode #64 ft Jeb Terry of Cosm from 2021-11-09T12:41:53
On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jeb Terry the President and CEO of Cosm. Jeb spent 5 seasons in the National Football League before becoming an entrepreneur i...
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Episode #63 ft Megan Perry of Sports Innovation Lab from 2021-10-21T12:01:35
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's VP Executive Engagement & Women's Initiatives Megan Perry. Megan is a former D1 college basketball pla...
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Episode #62 ft Lynne Biggar of Visa from 2021-09-28T11:19:18
This week's Fluid Fan Podcast features special guest Lynne Biggar, EVP Global Chief Marketing Officer at Visa! Lynne joined Angela Ruggiero to talk about Visa’s recent rebranding effort, the compan...
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Episode #61 ft Zack Weiner of Overtime from 2021-09-14T11:45:26
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Zack Weiner President and Co-Founder of Overtime. Overtime is one of the fastest-growing media and sports brands in the market...
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Episode #60 ft Val Ackerman of the Big East from 2021-08-31T11:44:10
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. Val is here to talk about the recent Name, Image, and Likeness legislation changing the la...
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Episode #59 ft. Roberta Bowman of the LPGA from 2021-08-17T11:24:17
This episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast is all about the incredible work of Roberta Bowman, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at the LPGA. Roberta joins Angela to discuss the new LPGA Hoodie cam...
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Episode #58 ft. Rick Echevarria of Intel from 2021-08-03T11:39:58
On this special Olympic edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Rick Echevarria the VP, Sales & Marketing Group and GM Olympics & Paralympics Program at Intel joins all the way from the Summer Games in T...
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Episode #57 ft. Lisa Baird of the NWSL from 2021-07-27T11:49:35
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features Lisa Baird, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In her short tenure as NWSL Commissioner, Lisa has already brought the l...
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Episode #56 ft. John Coombs of Judo from 2021-07-06T12:07:01
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by John Coombs the CEO and Co-Founder of Judo. John is a mobile application and fan experience expert and shares his insight on h...
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Episode #55 ft. Keia Clarke of the New York Liberty from 2021-06-22T12:00:49
On the latest edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Keia Clarke, the CEO of the New York Liberty. The two discuss the growth of women’s sports and the recent rise of the WN...
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Episode #54 The Fan Project Report from 2021-06-21T12:00:49
On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's VP of Data and Insights, Caiti Donovan. The two discuss The Fan Project, key findings from the...
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Episode #53 ft Dr. Laila Mintas of PlayUP US from 2021-06-08T11:42:32
On this week's Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by sports betting expert and CEO of PlayUP US, Dr. Laila Mintas. Not only is Dr. Mintas one of the leading sports betting experts, but sh...
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Episode #52 ft Jerome Pickett of CLEAR from 2021-05-25T11:41
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jerome Pickett the Senior Vice President, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment, for CLEAR. The two discuss the return to pl...
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Episode #51 Jason Griffiths of the Los Angeles Rams from 2021-05-11T11:47:46
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation with Jason Griffiths, the Vice President of Partnerships for the Los Angeles Rams. Jason joined Angela Ruggiero to talk about th...
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Episode #50 ft Natara Holloway of the NFL from 2021-04-27T11:32:09
The 50th Fluid Fan Podcast episode is all about technology and innovation at the biggest league in the world, the National Football League. Angela Ruggiero is joined by the brilliant Natara Hollowa...
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Episode #49 ft Lance Evans of MGM Resorts International from 2021-04-13T11:20:23
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Lance Evans the SVP - Sports & Entertainment for MGM Resorts International. Angela and Lance will talk about the sports...
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Episode #48 ft Haley Rosen of Just Women's Sports from 2021-03-30T11:39:42
As Women’s History Month comes to a close our latest podcast episode features former professional soccer star and Founder and CEO of Just Women’s Sports, Haley Rosen. Angela Ruggiero and Haley will...
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Episode #47 ft Tim Clark of NASCAR from 2021-03-23T11:33:59
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Tim Clark the SVP & Chief Digital Officer at NASCAR. Tim and Angela touch on NASCAR’s digital strategy, the company’s a...
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Episode #46 ft Daniel Cohen of Octagon from 2021-03-09T12:35:41
On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Daniel Cohen, SVP Media Rights Consulting for Octagon. Dan is a media rights expert and brings his extensive knowledge of the ...
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Episode #45 ft David Lehanski of the NHL from 2021-02-23T12:35:14
On the latest episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by David Lehanski the Executive Vice President, Business Development and Innovation at the NHL. Angela and David will discu...
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Episode #44 ft Jon Romm of Venuetize from 2021-02-09T12:53:26
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Venuetize Founder and CEO, Jon Romm. Jon and Angela discuss how Venuetize’s mobile platform helps venues and venue oper...
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Episode #43 The Fan Project ft Hilary Knight of USA Hockey & Ifeoma Onumonu of Sky Blue FC from 2021-02-03T12:45:19
On a special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by two star female athletes, professional hockey player and gold medalist Hilary Knight as well as professional soccer playe...
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Episode #42 the Top 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World ft. Omar Berrada of City Football Group from 2021-01-26T12:32:14
First Angela Ruggiero will be joined by two of the minds behind our latest report The Top 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World, co-founder and Sports Innovation Lab President Josh Walker and our P...
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Episode #41 ft Dr. Leslie Saxon of the USC Center for Body Computing from 2021-01-19T12:40:19
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Dr. Leslie Saxon the Executive Director of the USC Center for Body Computing. Dr. Saxon is an esteemed medical professi...
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Episode #40 ft Travis McDonough of Kinduct Technologies from 2021-01-05T12:41:37
On our first show of 2021, Angela Ruggiero welcomes Dr. Travis McDonough, CEO and Founder of Kinduct Technologies, to the Fluid Fan Podcast to discuss everything human performance and data. Travis ...
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Episode #39 Year in Review with Josh Walker from 2020-12-29T12:41:14
On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Sports Innovation Lab co-founder Josh Walker joins Angela for a record 4th time to discuss all the work done at Sports Innovation Lab throughout th...
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Episode #38 ft Andrew Cohen of Visa from 2020-12-22T12:45:57
On this week's show, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Andrew Cohen, Visa's Vice President - Global Sponsorship Marketing. Andrew will discuss Visa's payment solutions and the technologies that are crea...
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Episode #37 ft Luis Vicente of ELEVEN SPORTS from 2020-12-15T12:28:39
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a true leader in sports innovation. Luis Vicente the Group CEO of ELEVEN SPORTS joined Angela Ruggiero to discuss the trends making waves in th...
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Episode #36 ft Najee Goode Super Bowl Champion & Co-Founder of VEEPIO from 2020-12-08T12:36:31
This week Angela Ruggiero is joined by someone who is not only a fellow tech entrepreneur creating new experiences for Fluid Fans, but also a Super Bowl Champion! Najee Goode, the Co-Founder and Ch...
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Episode #35 ft Randy Freer of the Freer Company from 2020-12-01T12:51:47
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a high-level look at the changing trends in the media industry. Angela Ruggiero is joined by Randy Freer, CEO of the Freer Company, to discuss ...
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Episode #34 ft Alexandra Willis of The All England Lawn Tennis Club from 2020-11-24T12:36:15
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Alexandra Willis the Head of Communications Content & Digital at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Alex came on the sho...
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Episode #33 ft Jason Howarth of Panini America from 2020-11-17T12:59:30
This week in the Fluid Fan Podcast Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jason Howarth the Vice President of Marketing at Panini America. Angela and Jason will dive deep into the trading card and digital co...
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Episode #32 ft Meghan Chayka of Stathletes from 2020-11-03T12:45:23
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast Angela Ruggiero is joined by the Co-Founder of Stathletes, Meghan Chayka, for a conversation around the use of AI, machine learning, and analytics in ho...
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Episode #31 ft Miheer Walavalkar of LiveLike from 2020-10-20T11:37:36
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation on Co-Watching and Immersive Media with LiveLike CEO and Co-Founder, Miheer Walavalkar. Angela Ruggiero and Miheer discuss how L...
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Episode #30 ft Kate Johnson of Google from 2020-10-06T11:34
On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Kate Johnson, Director, Global Marketing Partnerships, Content Sports Media at Google. Not only is Kate leading the spo...
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Episode #29 ft Brian Killingsworth of the Vegas Golden Knights from 2020-09-29T11:32:24
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a great conversation with Brian Killingsworth, Chief Marketing Officer of the Vegas Golden Knights. Brian has almost two decades worth of exper...
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Episode #28 Data-Driven Sponsorship ft Josh Walker from 2020-09-23T13:54:44
On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela is joined by her co-founder Josh Walker to discuss the latest report Data-Driven Sponsorship. Our Next-Gen Sponsorship Leadership Board spen...
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Episode #27 ft Authors Jessica Luther & Kavitha Davidson from 2020-09-15T11:53:20
Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jessica Luther & Kavitha Davidson authors of Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back: Dilemmas of the Modern Fan on this week's episode. Their book focuses on the d...
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Episode #26 ft Lou Kovacs of Octagon from 2020-09-08T11:47:24
On this week's episode, Lou Kovacs, the President, Marketing & Events in North America at Octagon joins Angela Ruggiero to discuss the new sponsorship trends in sports. Lou has coined the term "new...
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Episode #25 ft Mike Reed of Dow from 2020-09-01T11:45:56
On this week’s episode, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Mike Reed, the VP Olympic & Sports Solutions at Dow. Mike discusses Dow’s push into sports, their sustainability efforts at the Olympic Games, D...
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Episode #24 ft Jon Patricof of Athletes Unlimited from 2020-08-25T11:30:10
On this episode, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Athletes Unlimited CEO and Co-Founder, Jon Patricof. Athletes Unlimited is a new network of professional sports leagues that are disrupting the traditi...
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Episode #23 ft Brian Josephs of Sportradar from 2020-08-04T11:30:58
On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Brian Josephs VP of Digital Sport at Sportradar. Angela and Brian will discuss how Sportradar has been working with its client...
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Episode #22 ft Stephanie McMahon of WWE from 2020-07-28T11:25:17
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast includes a fantastic interview with WWE Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon. Growing up inside the wrestling world, Stephanie has been around the bra...
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Episode #21 The Future of Watching Sports ft Abe Stein from 2020-07-21T11:32:23
Angela welcomes Sports Innovation Lab Senior Strategist Abe Stein back on the show to discuss the state of sports media. In a time of uncertainty with media rights, the sports industry has a chance...
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Episode #20 ft Andreas Heyden of the Bundesliga from 2020-07-14T11:38:48
This episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features an interview with Andreas Heyden, CEO of DFL Digital Sports GmbH (Bundesliga) to discuss how the DFL was able to return to live sports. As a member o...
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Episode #19 ft Lawrence Epstein of the UFC from 2020-07-07T11:37:24
This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features an interview on immersive media and the return of live sports. Angela Ruggiero is joined by Lawrence Epstein the Senior Executive Vice Presiden...
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Episode #18 ft Yiannis Exarchos of the Olympic Channel from 2020-06-30T11:30:13
This week on the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela is joined by her good friend and global media expert, Yiannis Exarchos the CEO of Olympic Broadcasting Services and Executive Director of Olympic Channel....
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Episode #17 The Fluid Fan Behavior Series ft Josh Walker from 2020-06-24T11:44:17
On a very special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by her co-founder Josh Walker to discuss Sports Innovation Lab's latest research. The Fluid Fan Behavior Series focuses...
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Episode #16 ft Peter Hutton of Facebook from 2020-06-23T11:44:32
This week's episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation around digital sports media with Angela Ruggiero and Peter Hutton, the Director of Sports Partnerships at Facebook. Peter's exte...
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Episode #15 ft Ricky Medina of OneTeam Partners from 2020-06-16T11:52:38
Back in Mid-May Angela caught up with Ricky Medina, VP of Business Development and Licensing for OneTeam Partners. Angela and Ricky discuss how OneTeam Partners manages the commercial licensing rig...
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Episode #14 ft Ricardo Fort of The Coca-Cola Company from 2020-06-09T11:35:34
The Fluid Fan Podcast is BACK! After a short break to have a wonderful baby boy, Angela Ruggiero is back to deliver your weekly dose of sports tech research. Today's guest, Ricardo Fort, the Head o...
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Episode #13 What is Athlete-Driven Media ft Molly Tissenbaum & Josh Walker from 2020-02-25T13:30
On today's episode, Angela is joined by her co-founder Josh Walker and Sports Innovation Lab Athlete Data analyst Molly Tissenbaum for a deep dive into our Rise of Athlete-Driven Media report. Afte...
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Episode #12 ft Brett Gosper of World Rugby from 2020-02-18T13:24:31
On today's episode, Angela is joined by Brett Gosper the CEO of World Rugby. Brett's marketing and advertising background along with his prolific playing career in rugby has translated perfectly in...
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Episode #11 ft Heidi Browning of the NHL from 2020-02-12T12:59:54
On today's episode, Angela is joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of the National Hockey League, Heidi Browning. Heidi has a great perspective on how the league is focusing on garnering a younger...
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Episode #10 ft Simon Greenberg of Dow Jones Sport & News Corp from 2020-01-28T13:33:44
Our latest episode features Simon Greenberg the Head of Dow Jones Sport & Global Head of Rights at News Corp. Angela and Simon discuss the budding sports betting market in the U.S. and how the UK o...
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Episode #9 ft Ishwara Glassman of Verizon Media / Yahoo! Sports from 2020-01-21T12:41:11
Ishwara Glassman, the Head of Sports Partnerships at Verizon Media / Yahoo! Sports, is the guest on today's show. Ishwara discusses the new immersive features on the Yahoo Fantasy Sports app, the n...
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Episode #8 ft Kim Pegula of Pegula Sports & Entertainment from 2020-01-14T13:42:52
Angela welcomes Kim Pegula, the President and CEO of Pegula Sports & Entertainment (PSE), to the show. The two discuss why Kim and PSE decided to buy the Buffalo sports franchises and how it has s...
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Episode #7 ft Abe Stein of Sports Innovation Lab from 2020-01-07T14:30:14
Today's episode features Sports Innovation Lab Senior Strategist Abe Stein discussing our New Age of Sports report and the definition of Fluid Fandom. Angela and Abe focus on what led to the creati...
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Episode #6 ft Nick Horbaczewski of Drone Racing League from 2019-12-29T13:13:30
Angela is joined by, Nick Horbaczewski, the CEO and Founder of the Drone Racing League. The two talk about how Nick has been able to bring this "sport from the future" to life across the globe, and...
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Episode #5 ft Zach Leonsis of Monumental Sports & Entertainment from 2019-12-17T13:53:53
Angela is joined by Zach Leonsis, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Monumental Sports & Entertainment and General Manager of Monumental Sports Network. Zach talks about his div...
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Episode #4 ft Matt Rossetti of Rossetti from 2019-12-12T14:14:36
Matt Rossetti the President and Chief Architect of Serious Fun at Rossetti joins Angela to discuss the smart venues market. Matt is an expert and innovator in the mixed-use district sector of sport...
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Episode #3 ft Scott Butera of MGM from 2019-12-10T13:37:47
Scott Butera the President of Interactive Gaming at MGM Resorts International joins Angela to discuss sports betting. Scott describes his diverse background in finance, entertainment, and sports. T...
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Episode #2 ft Sandra Lopez of Intel Sports from 2019-12-05T13:28:37
Angela is joined by Sandra Lopez the VP/GM of Intel Sports to discuss how sports teams need to begin to think like media companies. Sandra will discuss her rise through Intel, how the company has e...
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Episode #1 ft Will Ahmed of WHOOP from 2019-12-03T15:00:40
Will Ahmed, CEO and Co-Founder, of WHOOP joins the show to discuss the athlete data market. Will is a member of the Sports Innovation Lab Athlete Data Leadership Board and an expert in wearable tec...
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Defining the Fluid Fan™ ft. Josh Walker from 2019-12-03T12:59:52
Angela is joined by her Co-Founder and President of Sports Innovation Lab, Josh Walker. The two discuss how and why they founded the company, their outlooks on the emergence of technology in sport ...
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