Profluence

Recently raising $1.6B for two new sports/entertainment funds... Today's guest is Mike LaSalle, Partner at Shamrock Capital. With over 40 years of investing across sports, media, and entertainment - Shamrock Capital is a major player in the private equity space. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮s𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ Dynamic of Fundraising in Private Equity 2️⃣ Navigating Exits and Investment Timelines 3️⃣ Current Trends in Media and Sports Investments Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ezGhXYcW Fascinating clip from the podcast👇

Multi-Club Ownership Panel Join us for an insightful discussion on multi-club ownership, featuring top industry voices.

A hidden gem in the youth sports space... Today's guest is Graham Leveston, Founder of College Properties Group. CPG operates over 80 elite camps and tournaments, partnering with top-tier academic institutions across multiple sports. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ NIL Event Paying HS Players 2️⃣ Evolution and Scaling of Sports Camps 3️⃣ Insights on Where Amateur Sports is Headed Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eGpwCum6 Great overview clip from the podcast👇

With over 5 million lifetime athlete registrations... Today's guest is Matt Kurowski, President of i9 Sports. i9 was recently recognized as one of the Most Profitable Franchises of 2024 and is impacting millions of youth athlete families across the country. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ Giving families options 2️⃣ Staying Relevant as a Leader 3️⃣ Insights on the Future of Youth Sports Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ei8AFBCm Awesome overview clip from the podcast👇

Investing capital across the golf industry... Today's guests are Matthew Erley and Evan Roosevelt, Founding Partners of Old Tom Capital. Old Tom Capital is an early-stage investment group dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the golf industry. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮s𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ what they invest in 2️⃣ opportunities for golf startups 3️⃣ future of golf: new formats and engagement Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eSPgVaYf Fascinating clip from the podcast👇

With over a $15 billion sports development portfolio... Today's guest is Jason Clement, Founding Partner of The Sports Facilities Companies. Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the largest network of tournament and community-based sports facilities in the U.S., hosting over 25 million annual visits and delivering $250 million in direct annual economic impact 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮s𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ Youth and Amateur Sports 2️⃣ The Evolution of Sports Facilities 3️⃣ Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Experience Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eAMs9sHP Fascinating clip from the podcast👇

Athletes create some of the greatest leaders in society... Today's guest is Joey Grant, Founder of GMTM - Game Time GMTM is a social network connecting athletes, organizations, and brands to maximize opportunities. It’s helping 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 recruitment, amplify initiatives, and address the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮s𝐬: 🎙 1️⃣ From D1 Football to Entrepreneur 2️⃣ Changing Reality of Talent Discovery 3️⃣ impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebZVJmt2 Fascinating clip from the podcast👇

Webinar: Innovation & The Modern Investor: How Start-Ups Can Harness The Growth of Racquet Sports Please join us for our upcoming webinar focused on the booming startup landscape in racquet sports and the investment strategy surrounding them. This event is perfect for anyone interested in investing, launching, or simply understanding the trends driving this dynamic sector. During this discussion, we'll explore several key topics, including: - The appeal of racquet sports as a compelling investment category. - Insights into the startups that are thriving and those facing challenges. - Real-life funding journeys and success stories from some of the most exciting brands in the industry. - Opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs to engage and capitalize on this growth. Join us for an enlightening session that promises to provide valuable insights into the racquet sports market. Speakers: John Weinlader - President/Founder at Volley Gilberto (Tito) Machado - CEO at DUPR Austin Wood - Chief Visionary Officer at The Picklr Moderator: Andrew Petcash - Founder at Profluence Host: Robyn Duda - CEO at RacquetX Register Now!

Had a blast chatting with Andrew Petcash about the future of golf and the Dryvebox story!  From solving a personal need to practice golf during the pandemic to now 30+ locations and expanding internationally - it's been an incredible journey so far. Loved sharing how we're making golf more accessible and why the off-course golf boom is just getting started in the US. Check out our conversation on the Petcash Podcast:

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