Tennis Australia has launched Beyond Tennis powered by Infosys. It's in incredibly creative free gaming app that blends sport, artificial intelligence, social media, and storytelling.
Ridley is a digital innovation leader with extensive experience in emerging technologies. At Tennis Australia, Ridley spearheaded initiatives like the award-winning AO ArtBall NFT and AO Adventure on Roblox, driving millions in revenue and engaging tens of millions of new fans globally. As Senior Manager of Digital Sales and Metaverse, Ridley positioned the Australian Open as a pioneer in Web3 and metaverse strategies. Previously, Ridley contributed to revenue growth as Business Solutions Manager and supported startups as a Lead Mentor with Techstars.
Peter is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with a focus on innovation and impact. As Founder and CEO of One Future Sports, Peter has driven cutting-edge strategies in sports technology and digital engagement since 2022. In addition to leading a pioneering company, Peter serves as Chairman of the Liptember Foundation, raising millions annually for women's mental health. Previously, Peter held board roles with The Finders Keepers and Ampjar, building and exiting successful ventures. With a career spanning leadership in marketing, partnerships, and entrepreneurship, Peter has consistently delivered transformative results across industries.
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Abhishek is the founder and CEO of HiG Sports, a niche B2B Sports Innovation Consulting Venture (started in late March 2022) to create a reference point for cross-pollination of innovations and best practices between the Indian and Global Sports Ecosystem.
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Iggy is the founder of Wicky.
Wicky built odds comparison tools across multiple sports to their preview articles & podcasts, they have all you’ll need in the world of fantasy sports & betting.
Wicky is now focused on its advanced stats, player comparisons, and data-driven recommendations from its AI chatbots across NRL, NBA, NFL & Cricket.
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Iggy is the CEO and Founder of Gerford AI who are best known for their AI software which extracts player and match data using computer vision and delivers game-changing insights across key emerging sports.
Iggy worked at the ATP Tour for 11 years and saw first-hand the potential for technology to enhance analytics. Gerford now works with some of the highest-performing athletes and teams around the world in emerging sports like swimming, table tennis and E-sports to name a few.
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Gursh is the Chief Scientist at MX3 Diagnostics who are best known for its hydration testing and will be soon launching a saliva-based lactate threshold test.
Gursh did his PhD at King's College in London before working at UC San Diago and NICTA. Currently, he is both an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Melbourne University and the Chief Scientist of MX3
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About Our Guest
Peter is the co-founder and CEO of TwinLabs.ai.
TwinLabs.ai is creating a next-generation digital twin platform for venues and live events making it easy for users to create live, data-driven 3D visualisations of real-world venues and events.
Previously, he was Senior Vice President of NTT's global New Ventures and Innovation team and he continues to lead NTT's Tour de France technology program.
he loves using technology to help people solve real problems and is an expert in technologies such as IoT, real-time analytics, AI, AR/VR and digital twins.
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About Our Guest
James is the Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Hawkin Dynamics best known for their force plates. He has had an outstanding career working at the Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, University of Oregon and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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About Our Guest
Michael is a leading sports psychologist who has worked at North Melbourne, Melbourne Rebels, Western United, the Tasmanian Cricket Team, the AIS and the VIS.
He also founded The Mind Room, a Wellbeing & Performance Psychology Clinic where not only do people attend to discuss mental health issues, but consult to learn how to thrive in our life. A range of psychologists work in their speciality area such as ACT, Mindfulness, Performance Enhancement & other approaches.
Both individual & group programs operate with both adults & adolescents.
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What does it take to build something new in sports and technology? We explore the real challenges and opportunities of growing teams, leagues, and businesses from those with first-hand experience. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.
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About Sports Innovation Summit
The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____
Australia Sports Innovation Week
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Learn from industry experts Dan Healy and Jeremy Jones about the latest revenue growth strategies, sponsorship opportunities, and monetization models that are driving success in the digital era. The discussion also includes an update on the development of legalized US sports betting and how tech is being used to engage with betting sports fans. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.
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About Sports Innovation Summit
The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____
Australia Sports Innovation Week
This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia
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This discussion delves into the world of fan engagement and uncovers how organizations are creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences, foster brand loyalty, and maximize fan interaction. Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit.
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About Sports Innovation Summit
The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn more: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit _____
Australia Sports Innovation Week
This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia
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Cricket is the world's second most popular sport with over 2.5 billion fans worldwide. A group of high-profile investors, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, have launched a new T20 tournament in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC) hopes to establish a foothold for cricket in the world's richest sporting market, but will it succeed long term? We spoke with Adam Crosthwaite for the inside word on cricket in the land of the free.
Adam is the co-founder and CEO of The Brand Bar a Marketing agency run nationally across Australia based in Melbourne. As a former first-class wicketkeeper-batsman himself, Adam has worked as a batting and wicketkeeping coach for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, the WBBL, and the Victoria State team. Adam has coached internationally for the Seattle Thunderbolts as head coach in the MiLC in the USA, leading the team to win the 2022 National Championship. Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-crosthwaite-66751a71/ ____
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Recorded live at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, during the 2023 Sports Innovation Summit. This discussion uncovers insights into the power of data and analytics in driving informed decision-making across various aspects of the sports industry, including sales & service performance, operational strategies, and fan behavior analysis.
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About Sports Innovation Summit
The Sports Innovation Summit is a new annual forum from HTX Sports Tech and STWS for sports industry professionals to explore the most pressing issues they're facing today. From the latest technological advancements to new ways to engage fans, as you’ll hear in this episode the summit covers a wide range of topics with a focus on meaningful and actionable insights. Learn More: https://www.htxsportstech.com/summit ----
Australia Sports Innovation Week
This episode is brought to you by the Australia Sports Tech Conference, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year’s edition is happening on Thursday, August 31st in Brisbane, Queensland. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at https://stws.co/conference-australia
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Mohit Pareek is a seasoned tech and digital-media investment banker, bringing over 14 years of experience advising on all types of M&A and financing transactions focusing on sports tech, gaming, esports, interactive entertainment, and media. Some of Mohit’s most notable transactions include sale of Echtra Games to Zynga/ Take 2, Spiketrap to Reddit, Firefly Studios to Devolver Digital, FreshPlanet to Vivendi / Gameloft, Slightly Mad Studios to Codemasters / EA, nWay to Animoca Brands, Wildworks to Nazara, Lightstream to Videndum / Creative Solutions, EyeEm to NewValue, and Avira to Investcorp. Mohit is an MBA from IBS, Mumbai, and a CFA Charterholder. The full Global Sports Tech Report Q2 2023 is available to download via: https://www.drakestar.com/research/global-sports-tech-update-q2-2023 -- Subscribe to the Sports Tech Feed newsletter. Your source for in-depth sports technology insights, news, and analysis: https://sportstechfeed.substack.com
Scott Deans is CEO and founder of BeONE Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager.
Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdeans00/
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The use of Generative AI is a contentious issue across many industries, including sports. We spoke with AI expert Steve Wasick for his views on the present realities of AI and where the future of this revolutionary tech is going:
Steve has more than a decade of experience in the Generative AI space working with companies like MaxPreps, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, IU Health, and many others. As Founder of infoSentience, his company uses AI to provide millions of automated articles to CBS Sports, ranging from fantasy game recaps to live coverage of the NBA and NFL. Steve was the Technical Editor for the book Enterprise AI for Dummies and graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
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Matt Gardner is Vice President, Innovation & Digital Strategy for the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center, and Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to being 2019 Stanley Cup Champions, the St. Louis Blues were named the Sports Business Journal 2020 Team of the Year, and were also recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2020 Top 10 Most Innovation Companies in Sports.
Matt has spent 20 years working in professional sports, providing leadership in innovation, technology, strategy, marketing, content creation and revenue generation. Prior to arriving in St. Louis in 2012, Matt was part of the marketing and digital teams at the NBA’s Orlando Magic and the ATP World Tour.
Matt serves as an advisor and mentor for Stadia Ventures, and is a founding member of Xvisory. He is a proud journalism graduate from the University of Kansas.
Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgardner
Bluenatics blockchain-based fan engagement platform: https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-to-launch-blockchain-based-fan-engagement-program/c-344831002
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Nate Thompson is a Managing Partner of HTX Sports Tech, a consultancy that specializes in providing strategic guidance to sports organizations, innovation ecosystems, and startups developing technology-enabled products and services in the sports industry. Nate has over 15 years of experience in the sports industry, working in ticket operations, data analysis, strategic planning, and technology implementation. He has held positions with the Houston Astros, University of Cincinnati, Complete Ticket Solutions, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Guardians. His expertise in data analysis and technology implementation has helped sports organizations improve their business operations and create new revenue streams while leveraging a passion for utilizing technology to enhance the fan experience and drive business growth in the sports industry.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive panel sessions led by industry experts, with the aim to push past the hype in sports tech and innovation to focus on driving tangible business outcomes for their organizations.
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Max Ade is the co-founder and CEO of Pickleheads, the #1 online destination for pickleball. Pickleheads helps players find nearby courts and organize games. The company is backed by Ardent, Overline and Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom Pickleball. Max previously founded and sold a freelance marketplace called Growth Collective. Pickleball has cemented itself as the fastest-growing participation sport in the US with 36.5 million people playing between August 2021 and August 2022. According to research from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, participation nearly doubled in 2022 increasing by 86% year-over-year, and by an astonishing 159% over three years. Learn more about the rapid growth of Pickleball: https://sportstechfeed.substack.com/p/participation-vs-consumption-or-why
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Snack-sized Sports Tech Feed! After the success of LIV Golf's inaugural Australian event at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, we catch up with James Watson for an update on what new broadcast innovations LIV Golf has introduced since we last spoke.
James Watson is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Production at LIV Golf. James has more than 15 years in sports production including producing and overseeing worldwide championships such as the Australian Open Golf, Australian Open Tennis, Laver Cup and ICC Cricket World Cups.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-watson-37102046/
Behind the Scenes with LIV Broadcast team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubhEfFBpTDk&ab_channel=LIVGolf