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If you're new to my work, I'm Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.

How I got here

18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.

19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.

20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.

21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.

22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham University

Today: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.

My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly.

Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.

To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you.

The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.

Keep building and never quit,

Edoardo

DISCLOSURE:Content is educational.

Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.

How I got here

18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.

19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.

20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.

21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.

22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham University

Today: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.

My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.

To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.

Keep building and never quit,

Edoardo

DISCLOSURE:

Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.

© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

I talk about how wealth is created in sports.
I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.
I built a newsletter followed by professionals at Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, City Football Group, Aston Martin F1, World Rugby League, and SailGP, and featuring investors from Apex Capital, Athvance Capital, Underdog Global Partners, Benevolent Capital, SeventySix Capital, and GF Sports & Entertainment.
How I got here
18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.
19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.
20: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.
21: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Earned a scholarship to play NCAA Division I soccer at Fordham University.
Today: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.
My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.

Listen my conversation on the Athletes Capital Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FRZqMfnAp8If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

Listen my conversation on the Athletes Capital Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FRZqMfnAp8If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

Listen my conversation on the Athletes Capital Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FRZqMfnAp8

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.

How I got here

18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.

19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.

20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.

21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.

22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham University

Today: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.

My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.

To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.

Keep building and never quit,

Edoardo

DISCLOSURE:

Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.

© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

If you’re new to my work, I’m Edoardo Grandi and I talk about how wealth is created in sports. I interview the people who build and buy the best businesses in sports, media, and entertainment so you can see how value is created at the highest level.How I got here18: Started speaking with entrepreneurs to understand how sports businesses create wealth.19: Founded Students of Sport Business, an EdTech startup. Engaged 15 elite European sports executives and 150 students. Failed due to funding and adoption.20: Worked in wealth management in Luxembourg and London. Saw how athlete and entertainer services were underserved.21: Joined Berkida Ventures (founded by a 49ers Enterprises advisor) in London. Worked on due diligence and new business with European football clubs and sports tech companies.22: Graduated from John Cabot University in Economics and Finance & Signed NCAA Division 1 at Fordham UniversityToday: Recorded more than 80 interviews with founders and investors in sports media and entertainment to show how the best sports businesses are built, scaled, bought, and valued.My mission is to help Italy produce world champion athletes, make wealth education for athletes and entertainers accessible, and help entrepreneurs succession plan their companies so they transition cleanly. Everything I do is built to help athletes, founders, and creators build wealth in the sports ecosystem.To everyone chasing excellence in sports, keep creating value. I hope this content helps you. The climb is steep, but that is what makes champions.Keep building and never quit,EdoardoDISCLOSURE:Content is educational. Business decisions involve risk. Athletes, founders, and entrepreneurs should evaluate their own strategies and risks. Your results may vary. You are responsible for your own choices.© 2026.

How do you build a world class esports media company that produces premium tournaments, global live events, and broadcast experiences watched by millions? In this episode, Edoardo Grandi speaks with Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, one of the most influential organizations in modern esports and competitive entertainment.BLAST has become a global leader in tournament production, live event IP, and high end broadcast technology, delivering formats across Counter Strike, Rainbow Six, Fortnite, and multiple publisher partnered ecosystems. Under Robbie’s leadership, BLAST has scaled from a single tournament series into a multi vertical media powerhouse operating in over 150 countries with distribution in 32 languages.Robbie explains how BLAST was built, what problem he saw in the esports events landscape, and why he believes the future of competitive gaming sits at the intersection of media, technology, and live entertainment. We discuss how BLAST structures its business model, how revenue enters the company, and what makes an esports media organization investable in today’s market.We also explore the growth outlook for esports in 2026, including consolidation, new technologies, and the global investment trends shaping the next decade of competitive entertainment. If you work in gaming, esports, or digital media, this conversation will help you understand how a modern events and production company scales internationally and where the next wave of opportunity will emerge.What we coverHow BLAST was founded and the insight behind its global expansionHow the business model works across events, media rights, sponsorships, and IPWhat makes an esports media company investable in 2026How BLAST produces world class tournaments and live entertainment formatsThe biggest tailwinds shaping the gaming and esports industryHow consolidation, AR and XR, and global investment trends will impact events and media companiesThe long term opportunities in global esports production and distributionThe social and community role of esports events for players, fans, and cities🎙️ Guest: Robbie Douek, CEO, BLAST📩 Contact Edoardo: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment: sport-businessman.com

How do you build a modern esports organization in a market that is still early, fragmented, and full of opportunity?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi speaks with Emanuele Acerbis, the co founder and CEO of NOVO Esports, one of Italy’s most ambitious competitive gaming organizations. NOVO was founded in 2023 and is already active across multiple top titles including Brawl Stars, Rocket League, VALORANT, EA SPORTS FC, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Teamfight Tactics, and Street Fighter.

The organization has achieved early competitive success, including sweeping major European teams in Brawl Stars and becoming the defending champions of the Italian Rocket Championship.

Emanuele explains how NOVO was created, what problem he saw in the Italian esports landscape, and why he believes the next generation of gaming organizations must combine competitive performance, brand building, and community development.

We discuss how NOVO structures its business model, how revenue enters the company, and what makes an esports organization investable in today’s market.

We also explore the growth outlook for esports in 2026, including consolidation, new technologies, and the opportunities that most people still overlook.If you work in gaming, esports, or digital entertainment, this conversation will help you understand how a modern organization is built from the ground up and where the next decade of growth will come from.

What we coverHow NOVO Esports was founded and the early insight behind the company

How the business model works and how revenue is generated

What makes an esports organization investable in 2026

The competitive structure across NOVO’s titles including Brawl Stars, Rocket League, VALORANT, EA SPORTS FC, and League of Legends

The biggest tailwinds shaping the gaming and esports industry

How consolidation, AR and XR, and global investment trends will impact organizations

The long term opportunities in Italian and European esportsThe social and educational role of gaming for young players, academies, and communities

🎙️ Guest: Emanuele Acerbis, Co Founder and CEO, NOVO Esports

📩 Contact Edoardo: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment: sport-businessman.com

How do you build AI systems that help athletes make better financial decisions, avoid common money traps, and create long term stability in a career defined by volatility and short earning windows?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with Mayer Reich, founder and CEO of Prosperity AI and one of the most experienced product builders in fintech and AI. Mayer has spent more than twenty years creating and scaling digital products, co founding four startups and helping them surpass a combined 100 million dollars in revenue.

Mayer explains how Prosperity AI is developing financial intelligence tools designed specifically for athletes, including systems that analyze spending behavior, model long term financial outcomes, and translate complex financial concepts into simple, actionable guidance. He also shares lessons from his time as Chief Marketing Officer at Seeking Alpha, where he helped scale the platform to more than 10 million monthly active users.

We explore how he built RankAbove, the SEO platform used by Fortune 500 companies, how he approaches go to market strategy for AI products, and why athletes require a different financial intelligence framework than traditional retail users. Mayer breaks down the principles behind Prosperity AI’s product philosophy and how they apply to the next generation of athlete financial tools.

If you work with athletes, invest in athlete‑driven businesses, or operate around fintech and AI, this conversation will change how you think about financial education, product design, and the future of athlete financial intelligence.

What we cover

1. How Prosperity AI was founded and why athletes need dedicated financial intelligence tools

2. Lessons from scaling Seeking Alpha to more than 10 million monthly active users

3. How AI can help athletes understand spending, risk, and long term planning

4. The story behind RankAbove and what it taught Mayer about enterprise scale product building

5. How to design AI products using a go to market strategy that actually works

6. The future of athlete financial intelligence and where the next opportunities will emerge

🎙️ Guest: Mayer Reich, Founder and CEO of Prosperity AI🌐 Prosperity AI: prosperity.ai📩 Interested in collaborating or appearing on The Sport Businessman Contact Edoardo at edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment: sport-businessman.com

How do you turn the fastest growing sport in America into a commercial product that attracts major brands, national sponsors, and mainstream media attention?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with Ben Shapiro, founder and CEO of PIVOT Agency and one of the most influential commercial operators in pickleball. Ben is the architect behind the sport’s biggest sponsorship deals, the creator of the Celebrity Pickleball Bash, and a former Golden State Warriors executive who brought NBA‑level marketing discipline into a young and fast‑moving sport.

Ben explains how the Celebrity Pickleball Bash blends sport and pop culture to reach new audiences, why pairing professional players with celebrities accelerates adoption, and how timing events around major sports weekends maximizes visibility. He also breaks down how PIVOT Agency built the sponsorship strategy for the PPA Tour, bringing in national brands such as DoorDash and Guaranteed Rate and helping establish the financial foundation of the professional circuit.

We also explore how pickleball is transitioning from an amateur phenomenon to a commercial media product, what broadcasters are looking for, and how the sport can sustain long term growth through events, storytelling, and brand partnerships.

If you own, invest in, or operate around pickleball, this conversation will change how you think about sponsorship, media, and the business architecture behind the sport’s expansion.

What we cover

1. How PIVOT Agency became the commercial engine behind professional pickleball

2. The creation of the Celebrity Pickleball Bash and why pickletainment works

3. How major brands evaluate sponsorship opportunities in emerging sports

4. The commercial strategy behind the PPA Tour and its national partners

5. How pickleball is evolving into a broadcast and media product

6. Lessons from the NBA and how they apply to the future of pickleball

🎙️ Guest: Ben Shapiro, Founder and CEO of PIVOT Agency🌐 PIVOT Agency: pivotagency.com

📩 Interested in collaborating or appearing on The Sport Businessman

Contact Edoardo at edoardo@sport-businessman.com

🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment: sport-businessman.com

How do you scale the fastest growing sport in America by building both the digital layer and the physical infrastructure it needs to grow?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with Daren Hornig, a New York real estate investor and technology entrepreneur who has become one of the most influential builders in pickleball. Daren is the founder and CEO of CourtsApp, the AI powered booking platform known as the Expedia of racquet sports, and the Principal behind SPORTIME Pickleball, one of the largest dedicated facility development projects in the United States.

Daren explains how CourtsApp solves one of the sport’s biggest inefficiencies by connecting players to available courts in real time and by using Courtney, an AI assistant that automates scheduling, operations, and yield management for clubs. He also breaks down how his real estate background led to the creation of SPORTIME Pickleball, a joint venture that plans to open more than a dozen dedicated pickleball centers by 2027.

We also explore the redevelopment of the historic Port Washington Tennis Academy, which Daren acquired and transformed into a modern pickleball hub with 12 dedicated courts after an 8 million dollar renovation. The conversation covers the economics of facility development, the digital infrastructure required for scalable participation, and why pickleball is becoming a long term real estate and technology opportunity.

If you own, invest in, or operate around pickleball, this conversation will change how you think about facilities, technology, and the future of the sport’s infrastructure.

What we cover

1. How CourtsApp was created and why the sport needed a digital booking platform

2. How the AI assistant Courtney improves scheduling, operations, and club management

3. The strategy behind SPORTIME Pickleball and the plan to build dedicated centers across the Northeast

4. The redevelopment of the Port Washington Tennis Academy and its role in the sport’s growth

5. How real estate, technology, and participation trends intersect in pickleball

6. Where the next major infrastructure opportunities will emerge as the sport scales

🎙️ Guest: Daren Hornig, Founder and CEO of CourtsApp, Principal of SPORTIME Pickleball🌐 CourtsApp: courtsapp.com📩 Interested in collaborating or appearing on The Sport Businessman Contact Edoardo at edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment: sport-businessman.com

How do you build the global rating system for the fastest growing sport in the world, and what does it take to standardize competitive play across 150 countries?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with Gilberto “Tito” Machado, CEO and President of DUPR, the platform that provides pickleball’s universal skill rating. DUPR now supports more than 1.7 million players and 12,000 clubs, giving the sport a single, trusted metric for competitive balance across the entire ecosystem.

Tito explains how DUPR evolved from a small, early stage concept into the sport’s global infrastructure layer, why the 2.2 algorithm was a breakthrough for rating accuracy, and how expected score modeling prevents inflation, deflation, and rating manipulation. He also breaks down how DUPR is shaping the future of tournaments, collegiate competition, and the regulatory standards required for legalized sports betting.

We also explore the commercial architecture behind DUPR’s growth, how the platform scaled internationally, and why accurate skill verification is becoming one of the most valuable assets in the sport.

If you own, invest in, or operate around pickleball, this conversation will change how you think about ratings, competition, and the future of the sport’s global infrastructure.

What we cover

1. How DUPR was built and why the sport needed a universal rating system

2. How the DUPR 2.2 algorithm works and why expected score modeling matters

3. How accurate ratings support tournaments, collegiate play, and amateur competition

4. The role of data in securing regulatory approval for sports betting

5. How DUPR scaled to 1.7 million players and 12,000 clubs worldwide

6. The commercial model behind DUPR and where the platform is heading next

🎙️ Guest: Gilberto “Tito” Machado, CEO and President of DUPR🌐 DUPR: mydupr.com

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How did one producer redefine how the world watches sport and turn niche competitions into global entertainment IP?

In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with James Gay‑Rees, the multi award winning producer behind Senna, Amy, Diego Maradona, and the global phenomenon Formula 1: Drive to Survive. As co founder of Box to Box Films, James helped create a new category of sports storytelling built on access, character, and narrative structure. This approach reshaped how fans engage with sports and how leagues think about global audience growth.

James explains how Drive to Survive transformed Formula 1 from a specialist motorsport into a mainstream global product, why human drama outperforms technical detail, and how the same blueprint now underpins hit series across golf (Full Swing), tennis (Break Point), rugby (Six Nations: Full Contact), and cycling (Tour de France: Unchained).

We also explore the economics behind modern sports docuseries, how access is negotiated, how rights holders think about storytelling as a growth lever, and why the next decade will see every major sport compete for global attention through premium documentary formats.

If you own, invest in, or operate within sports, media, or entertainment, this conversation will change how you think about storytelling, audience development, and the value of behind the scenes IP.

What we cover

1. How Box to Box Films was built and why access driven storytelling works

2. The making of Drive to Survive and how it reshaped Formula 1’s global audience

3. Why human centred narratives outperform traditional sports broadcasting

4. Expanding the model to golf, tennis, rugby, and cycling and what changes sport to sport

5. The economics of access and how teams, leagues, and rights holders think about documentary value

6. The future of sports storytelling and where the next major docuseries opportunities will emerge

🎙️ Guest: James Gay‑Rees, Co Founder of Box to Box Films

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How are the best football clubs in the world deciding which players to sign and which to sell?In this episode, Edoardo Grandi sits down with Furkan Yagiz, Chief Operations Officer of Comparisonator, the AI football analytics platform tracking over 200,000 players across 271 leagues worldwide.Furkan breaks down how the platform started from a single Excel spreadsheet built by a chief scout at Bursa Spor and evolved into the AI intelligence layer used by clubs including Besiktas, Trabzonspor, FC Dallas, and LA Galaxy.We cover exactly how AI is changing the decisions that matter most inside a football club: which players to sign, when to sell, how to build a squad on a limited budget, and what jobs inside clubs will be replaced by autonomous AI agents in the next five to ten years.We also get into women's football, why Comparisonator built a dedicated analytics product for the women's game, and why the data already shows this is one of the most significant investment opportunities in sport right now.If you own, invest in, or work around football clubs, this conversation will change how you think about every transfer decision you make.What we cover:1. How Comparisonator was founded and what problem it was built to solve2. How AI simulates a player's performance in a new league before you sign them3. Which jobs inside football clubs AI agents will replace in the next decade4. Why women's football data requires a completely different analytical framework5. How player agents are now using data to sell their clients to clubs6. The commercial model: from consulting firm to SaaS to AI agent platform🎙️ Guest: Furkan Yagiz, Co-Founder of Comparisonator🌐 Comparisonator: comparisonator.com📩 Interested in collaborating or appearing on The Sport Businessman? Reach out at edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Learn business models in sports and entertainment at sport-businessman.com

Sport Businessman is a platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.We work with Private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurs targeting sports/media/entertainment opportunities across Europe and North America.For collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.comWebsite: sport-businessman.comOur main themes:• Building Generational Wealth• Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs • Acquiring Control + Scaling Businesses• Growth Equity in Sports/Media• Private Credit in Sports Finance#SportsFinance #SportsBusiness #SportsInvestingTrascrizione

Sport Businessman is a platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.We work with Private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurs targeting sports/media/entertainment opportunities across Europe and North America.For collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.comWebsite: sport-businessman.comOur main themes:• Building Generational Wealth• Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs • Acquiring Control + Scaling Businesses• Growth Equity in Sports/Media• Private Credit in Sports Finance#SportsFinance #SportsBusiness #SportsInvesting

Sport Businessman is a platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.We work with Private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurs targeting sports/media/entertainment opportunities across Europe and North America.For collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.comWebsite: sport-businessman.comOur main themes:• Building Generational Wealth• Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs • Acquiring Control + Scaling Businesses• Growth Equity in Sports/Media• Private Credit in Sports Finance#SportsFinance #SportsBusiness #SportsInvesting

Sport Businessman is a platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.We work with Private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurs targeting sports/media/entertainment opportunities across Europe and North America.For collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

Website: sport-businessman.comOur main themes:• Building Generational Wealth• Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs • Acquiring Control + Scaling Businesses• Growth Equity in Sports/Media• Private Credit in Sports Finance#SportsFinance #SportsBusiness #SportsInvesting

Sport Businessman is a platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.We work with Private equity, family offices, and entrepreneurs targeting sports/media/entertainment opportunities across Europe and North America.For collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.comWebsite: sport-businessman.comOur main themes:• Building Generational Wealth• Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs • Acquiring Control + Scaling Businesses• Growth Equity in Sports/Media• Private Credit in Sports Finance#SportsFinance #SportsBusiness #SportsInvesting

We speak with Jesper Søgaard, Co‑Founder & CEO of Better Collective, on how global sports media platforms scale through acquisitions, operational standardization, and data‑driven audience monetization across regulated and emerging markets.

Jesper outlines Better Collective’s evolution from performance marketing into a diversified digital sports media group reaching hundreds of millions of monthly users across brands including Action Network, Playmaker HQ, HLTV, FUTBIN, and Yardbarker. He explains how the company builds repeatable operating systems, integrates acquisitions, and expands recurring revenue through productized media assets and long‑term commercial partnerships.

We discuss the company’s current strategic posture: navigating market headwinds in the US and Brazil, adapting to search‑ecosystem volatility, and restructuring around publishing, paid media, and esports to drive efficiency and scale. Jesper breaks down how Better Collective evaluates opportunities, approaches M&A, and balances brand autonomy with centralized capabilities in tech, data, and commercial operations.

The conversation also covers the future of sports media: first‑party data, audience segmentation, content‑commerce hybrids, and the role of trusted, regulated digital platforms in shaping how fans consume sports, betting insights, and community‑driven content globally.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to understand business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

For podcast requests or collaboration opportunities: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Dov Penzik, Founder of No Strings, on how private equity and institutional capital can fuel growth in sportainment through tech-enhanced recreational experiences, venue differentiation, and scalable revenue models in paddle, ping pong, darts, and emerging sports hospitality.

With a background spanning 15 years building entertainment and sportainment concepts from Bounce ping pong in London to Flight Club Darts across North America and mini golf ventures, Dov explains how No Strings creates high-margin, tech-layered platforms that transform commoditized activities into addictive, branded destinations. He breaks down how auto-scoring tech, CRM-driven events, and seamless consumer journeys unlock unit economics, boost repeat play, and blend live sport with social hospitality, and why the next decade belongs to “invisible technology” hybrids merging recreation with data-driven monetization.

We also discuss No Strings upcoming flagship launch targeting mature paddle markets Q4 2026/Q1 2027, its networked club model with leaderboards and spectator vibes, revenue from court bookings/memberships, corporate events, F&B, retail, and sponsorships via court screens, plus opportunities in under-monetized paddle ecosystems for investors. Dov shares insights on organizational friction in paddle (e.g., WhatsApp chaos), synergies with hospitality dynamics, and the vision for a SaaS-licensable “Apple Store for paddle” powerhouse.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Shawn Tilger, President of GF Sports and Entertainment, on how private equity is fueling growth in sports and live events through targeted acquisitions, operational excellence, and revenue diversification in tennis, lacrosse, and alternative sports.

With a background spanning over 30 years in sports operations from COO of the Philadelphia Flyers to executive roles across NHL, esports, and events, Shawn explains how GF Sports and Entertainment builds high-margin platforms that scale undervalued assets into global brands. He breaks down how PE transforms scouting talent pipelines, venue monetization, and fan engagement, and why the next decade belongs to hybrid models merging live experiences with digital media.

We also discuss GF’s portfolio powering ATP events like Dallas and Atlanta Opens, NLL’s Ottawa Black Bears, World Long Drive, and debt-backed expansions, the rise of data-driven sports investments, and opportunities in under-monetized markets for family offices. Shawn shares insights on structural gaps in U.S. sports ecosystems, synergies with institutional capital, and the vision for a PE-fueled entertainment powerhouse.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Aldo Comi, Co‑Founder and CEO of Soccerment, on how football is being reshaped by AI, performance data, and wearable technology, and why the sport is entering a new era defined by objective measurement, player‑centric intelligence, and global scalability.

With a background spanning finance, data science, and football performance, Aldo explains how Soccerment is building an integrated ecosystem that combines advanced analytics, proprietary wearables, and AI‑driven insights to support clubs, academies, and players across the development pathway. He breaks down how data is transforming scouting, coaching, and tactical evaluation, and why the next decade of football will be shaped by platforms capable of merging on‑field tracking, contextual analytics, and predictive modelling.

We also discuss Soccerment’s work with elite clubs, federations, and the MLS Innovation Lab, the rise of data‑native player development, and how emerging technologies are enabling new forms of football storytelling for media and fans. Aldo shares his perspective on the structural inefficiencies in global football, the opportunities created by under‑digitised markets, and the long‑term vision for building the AI layer of the world’s most global sport.

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We speak with Danny Menken, former Managing Director of Eurosport, co‑founder of Eleven Sports, Chairman of Levels Fight League, and co‑founder of Athvance Capital, on how European sports IP is being reshaped across media, combat sports, and private investment, and why under‑commercialised properties represent one of the most overlooked value‑creation opportunities in the sector.

With a career spanning pan‑European sports broadcasting, global network building, data‑driven sports operations, and a lifelong commitment to martial arts, Danny explains how emerging sports properties can scale when supported by disciplined governance, modern media infrastructure, and investor‑grade operational models. He also discusses how Athvance Capital is approaching early‑stage sports IP, technology, and services, and why Europe remains structurally fragmented and therefore positioned for consolidation and strategic growth.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Han Park, CEO & Founder of Payment Labs, on how global payouts are being rebuilt for esports, sports, NIL, and the creator economy and why paying individuals across borders remains one of the most overlooked operational challenges in the digital economy.

With 25+ years across gaming and esports, including leading Turtle Entertainment America (ESL Gaming), Han breaks down how Payment Labs enables compliant, efficient payments in 150+ currencies across 180+ countries, and why simplifying onboarding, tax, and cross‑border routing unlocks scale for businesses paying talent worldwide.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Edoardo Martorelli, Founder & Executive Director of Drive Sports Marketing, on how brands, rights holders, and drivers build strategic partnerships across Formula 1 and global motorsport.

With 10+ years in commercial strategy including senior roles at Scuderia AlphaTauri and Right Formula, Edoardo breaks down sponsorship sales, partnership management, and global brand activation in one of the world’s most competitive ecosystems.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Antonio Alquezar, Team Principal of Spain SailGP, on how the team went from last in Season 3 to World Champions in Season 4 by aligning performance, sustainability, and purpose inside one of the world’s fastest‑growing sports leagues.

We speak with Raphael Gellar, Founder of Forward Sports Group, on how his boutique football consultancy represents players, coaches, and clubs across global markets. From contract negotiation to branding, marketing, and sponsorship acquisition, Raphael breaks down how Forward brokers deals across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa built on a foundation of integrity and long‑term client trust.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment. To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

We speak with Koen Put, Senior Partner & Managing Director at Double Pass, on how the company builds and optimizes talent‑development ecosystems for clubs, leagues, and federations worldwide. From “glocalized” academy strategy to consulting across 125 countries, Koen explains how Double Pass helps investors, executives, and sporting leaders create sustainable football performance and long‑term player development.

Sport Businessman is a media platform built for investors to learn business models and investable opportunities across sport, media, and entertainment.

To request a podcast appearance or explore collaboration opportunities, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures

For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Conversation with Massimo Zanetti, Founder of Segafredo Zanetti and Owner of Virtus Bologna.

We discuss how he built a global coffee business from Italian roots, and why sport ownership and sponsorship are central to his strategy. The episode covers Segafredo Zanetti’s international expansion, the role of cycling and basketball in brand visibility, and the process of building Virtus Bologna into one of the most decorated basketball teams in Europe.

For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow League

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP Team

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros Capital

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Erik Stover, CEO of New York Cosmos

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About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder Atletico Dallas

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About the Podcast:

On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving League

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About the Podcast:
On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital

15 deals in under 4 minutes from stadium projects to billion-dollar media moves. Here’s where investors are putting money in sports, media, and entertainment this week.

Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital