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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
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
🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.com
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
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
Paul Bernie, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
Paul Bernie, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable club and how structure and strategy can shape the future of American soccer.
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable club and how structure and strategy can shape the future of American soccer.
Nella seconda parte dell’intervista con Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A, approfondiamo il progetto Next Gen e le iniziative strategiche per valorizzare il talento giovanile in Italia. Discutiamo il ruolo della digitalizzazione, del branding dei club, e dell’importanza della visione a lungo termine per lo sviluppo commerciale della LBA. Un confronto ricco di spunti per comprendere come innovazione e progettualità possano trasformare il basket italiano in un’eccellenza europea.