On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the CEO & Co-Founder of ShotTracker, Davyeon Ross.
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Ross came to the United States on a basketball scholarship to Benedictine College, where he was a four-year letterman and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in business and mathematics. He later completed his MBA at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Ross is best known as the co-founder and President of DDSports, the company behind ShotTracker—a groundbreaking sensor-based analytics platform that delivers real-time basketball statistics. ShotTracker has been adopted by major universities and professional organizations, transforming how coaches, players, and fans engage with the game. Under his leadership, ShotTracker secured high-profile partnerships, including with the Big 12 Conference, ESPN, Verizon, and Evertz.
Before ShotTracker, Ross founded AthletixNation, a multimedia sports content platform, and later Digital Sports Ventures, which was acquired by Digital Broadcasting Group. His entrepreneurial journey has been marked by successful exits and recognition, including being named to Ingram’s Magazine’s “20 in their Twenties” and “40 under 40” lists.
Beyond his ventures, Ross is deeply committed to fostering innovation and equity. He leads the Coalition Venture Studio, an initiative featured by Forbes, aimed at closing the venture capital gap for Black entrepreneurs by building strategic partnerships with VCs, corporations, and brands. He also serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Keystone Innovation District, Benedictine College, and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, working to connect diverse communities and drive inclusive economic growth.
Ross’s career exemplifies a passion for technology, sports, and community impact, making him a prominent figure in both the Kansas City entrepreneurial landscape and the broader sports-tech industry.
Davyeon Ross:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davyeonross/
X: https://x.com/davyeonross
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davyeonross/
ShotTracker: https://shottracker.com/