SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Creator and CEO of BCSlots, Brian Christopher.

Christopher is the award-winning casino gaming content creator, with over 1 Billion video views. He plays slots daily in casinos & online on his BCSlots, BCBets and BCSpins channels, showing 8 Million monthly viewers how to have a great time with an entertainment budget. He runs the most insightful knowledge platform, Flip The Switch where he informs and educates the player community on every aspect of the gambling world.

A respected innovator in the industry, Christopher designed the BCSlots at Plaza space Downtown Las Vegas, co-created the Brian Christopher’s Pop’N Pays More (SBC Slot Collaboration of the Year) and Brian Christopher's World Cruise slot machines with Gaming Arts, launched themed BCSlots Cruises with Carnival, and is a casino Ambassador of BetMGM.

Christopher is the proud recipient of the Streamer of the Year Award presented by SBC, the Media Visibility Award presented by the Harvey Milk Foundation, and the Voices for Smokefree Air Award presented by the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation. He has been a Featured Speaker at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Indian Gaming Association (IGA), Canadian Gaming Summit, NEXT Summit, EGR Power US Summit and AGS GameON, and is the Host of the annual EKG Slot Awards Show in Las Vegas.

Brian Christopher:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianChristopherSlots

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@BCSlots

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BCSlots

BCSlots: https://www.bcslots.com/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Senior Director of Business Development and Innovation at ESPN, Zack Malet.

Malet negotiates and manages ESPN’s existing and new 3rd-party business agreements, with a specific focus on strategic innovation, emerging media, revenue, gaming and technology partnerships.

Since joining ESPN in 2012, he worked in Disney Platform Distribution where he managed distribution of Disney properties (including ABC, ESPN, Disney+) with cable and streaming partners and in ESPN’s programming and acquisitions’ content strategy and college sports groups.

His work within ESPN BD & Innovation includes the launch of ESPN’s 1st VR partnership with Meta, 1st sports travel tour “ESPN Experiences”, 1st FAST Network “ESPN8 The Ocho”, pioneering Emmy award-winning Disney/ ESPN’s Animated Telecasts (e.g. NHL Big City Greens Classic, Toy Story Funday Football), and negotiating new deals with EA Sports, COSM Immersive Venues, Sony/ Beyond Sports, Vivid Seats, WSC Sports and others.

He is a proud member of the The Village for Families & Children Board of Directors, and volunteers with Fetching Hearts, Double Dog Rescue, and, through ESPN, worked with Connecticut Special Olympics, NYC Marathon, Peace Players International, and the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Malet graduated from Brown University as an Economics and Urban Studies major and a member of the Track & Field team and earned a Masters degree from Georgetown University’s SIM program.

Zack Malet:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackmalet/

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/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the COO & Co-Founder of Vetri Restaurant Group, Jeff Benjamin.

After graduating from The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Benjamin met Marc Vetri in New York City while working in the food industry. When Marc decided to return to his native Philadelphia to open Vetri Cucina, he tapped Benjamin to be his business partner and general manager—and the rest is history.

Today, Benjamin serves as co-founder of Vetri Cucina, and has worked alongside Marc to open many restaurants in the past 25 years including Fiorella, Fiore Rosso and MVP located in the Philadelphia area, and Osteria Fiorella and Vetri Cucina in Las Vegas. Benjamin is the co-founder and a board member of the Vetri Community Partnership.

In 2015, he published his first book, Front of the House: Restaurant Manners, Misbehaviors & Secrets, a behind-the-scenes look at the details that go into an evening out. In addition to operating restaurants, Benjamin enjoys helping entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry through angel investing and consultation.

Benjamin recently released, "Extra Innings: A Memoir of Fathers, Sons, Fandom, and Fate" which explores the relationships between generations and the passion of being a sports fan, and the bond between a father and son through their shared love for the Chicago Cubs. Benjamin intertwines themes of family, faith, social justice, and personal growth.

Currently he is an investor and sits on the boards of Federal Donuts, a quick serve restaurant company, and Simply Good Jars, a CPG salad product for the foodservice and grocery industry.

Benjamin lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Melissa, and has two daughters. When not working, he can be found spending time with his family and rooting for his beloved sports teams, the Cubs and 76ers.

Jeff Benjamin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-benjamin-57472a132/

X: @RkBenji

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Randy Pritzker, the former CEO of Omicron Group.

Pritzker is the former CEO of Omicron Consulting, a company specializing in application development, network services, and hardware/software reselling. During his tenure, he launched initiatives like XMLabs to provide specialized consulting services. Pritzker graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in marketing.

Beyond his corporate career, Pritzker has served as a high school basketball referee, demonstrating his commitment to community involvement and sportsmanship.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Mark Hicks & Clint Hangebrauck from the NCAA.

As Managing Director of Enforcement, Hick’s primary role involves leading Enforcement’s sport and issue-specific relationship and development initiatives, which include sports wagering, NIL, football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. His work involves helping member institutions and conferences navigate complex NCAA regulations while consulting public and private entities as they intersect with the NCAA.

Hangebrauck has been the Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the NCAA since January 2022. He has over 14 years of experience at the NCAA, previously serving as the Director of Quality Control in the Enforcement Department for over 8 years. In his current role, Hangebrauck is responsible for overseeing enterprise risk management initiatives for the organization.

Mark Hicks:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hicks-02a4661b6/

Clint Hangebrauck:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-hangebrauck-7babb712/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Sports Broadcaster for the University of Maryland, Johnny Holliday. Holliday is a prominent broadcaster in Washington, with over 50 years of experience in radio and television. He has been the play-by-play voice for the University of Maryland for 45 years, covering more than 1,600 football and basketball games, including 16 bowl games and a national championship in 2002.Holliday has also called games for George Washington University basketball, Navy football, and the Washington Nationals, among others. He hosted the Nationals' pre and post-game shows on MASN for 12 seasons and has contributed to ABC Radio Network sports reports and event coverage for the Olympics, The Masters, and more.His accolades include "Washingtonian of the Year," induction into the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame, and the Maryland Sportscaster of the Year award. Holliday is also a recognized member of various sports halls of fame and has received numerous awards for his contributions to sports broadcasting.Johnny Holliday:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-holliday-39661310/X: @hollidaykid

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Chairman of MGM, Paul Salem.

Salem serves as Chairman of the Board of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), the global hospitality and entertainment company, and was formerly Chairman of MGM Growth Properties (NYSE: MGP) and is the Founder of Salem Capital Management and The Salem Foundation.

Previously, Salem spent 27 years helping build and lead Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity firm specializing in the media, communication, and technology industries. Salem was a Senior Managing Director on Providence Equity’s investment team and served as a member of the investment committee and management committees, helping grow the firm to over $50 billion of assets under management. In 1999, Salem established the London office for Providence Equity and in 2008 launched Providence Equity’s credit affiliate, Benefit Street Partners. In 2014, Salem led the purchase of Merganser, a Providence Equity affiliate, and in 2017, formed Providence Public, a long/short hedge fund.

Salem served as chairman or director for many of Providence Equity’s portfolio companies, including Asurion, Eircom, Grupo TorreSur, Madison River Telecom, MetroNet (formerly AT&T Canada), PanAmSat, Tele1 Europe, Verio, and Wired Magazine.

Salem is involved in the leadership of several non-profit organizations, including serving as Chairman at Woods Hole Oceanagraphic Institute, board member of Edesia Global Nutrition, and advisory board member of the Carney Institute for Brain Science at Brown University. He formerly served as Chairman of Year Up. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Brown University.

Paul Salem:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salem-42a807191/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, Abe Madkour.

Abraham Madkour brings more than 20 years of experience covering the business of sports and serves as Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, Sports Business Daily/Global. He is responsible for shaping the editorial direction of the publications while managing the entire editorial staff. He also oversees the editorial content for the various conferences produced by the Sports Business Group, including the prestigious World Congress of Sports, Sports Business Awards and Forty Under 40 awards.

Madkour writes weekly editorials and pro le features of the management and leadership strategies of leading industry executives. He is a frequent industry speaker and serves as the lead moderator and editorial spokesman at all of the company’s events.

Abe Madkour:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abe-madkour-493646/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Cheryl and Pat Colleluori from the HEADstrong Foundation.

The HEADstrong Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by cancer. Founded by Nicholas Colleluori, a collegiate lacrosse player diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the foundation was born from his vision to provide essential support to those facing similar challenges. Based in Philadelphia, HEADstrong offers financial, residential, and emotional assistance to patients and their families across the United States, particularly those undergoing specialized cancer care.

The foundation operates impactful programs such as Nick's House, a residential facility for families traveling for treatment, and funds innovative cancer research initiatives like the Nicholas E. Colleluori Lymphoma Research Fund. Through events, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach, HEADstrong continues to fulfill Nick's legacy of hope and resilience.

SeventySix Capital Home Field Advantage Donation Link: https://pledge.headstrong.org/campaign/660298/donateThe

HEADstrong Foundation:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/headstrongfnd/posts/?feedView=all

X: https://x.com/HEADstrongFnd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headstrongfnd/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Producer of Foul Territory, Scott Braun.

Braun is the executive producer and host of Foul Territory. Foul Territory is a digital baseball show hosted by former All-Stars A.J. Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Cameron Maybin, Jonathan Papelbon, Trevor May and Jason Kipnis along with 11-year MLB catcher Erik Kratz and former MLB Network host Braun. The show streams live Monday-Friday and features authentic takes on the spiciest baseball topics, unfiltered conversations with the top voices in the sport, and groundbreaking betting coverage.

Prior to Foul Territory, Braun was a host and reporter appearing across MLB Network's programming, including the Emmy Award-winning flagship studio show MLB Tonight as well as MLB Now, The Rundown, High Heat, Quick Pitch, Plays of the Week, and MLB Network Strike Zone.

Braun also served as a studio host on NHL Network, a play-by-play broadcaster for Pac-12 Network and SportsNet New York (SNY), including New York Mets games, and a host on sports talk radio shows on SiriusXM.

Braun also served as a college basketball play-by-play announcer and the host of ESPN.com's Heat Index, covering the Miami Heat. In addition to his work for ESPN, Braun reported feature stories around the country for CBS Sports Network and was a studio host on CBSSports.com, including Fantasy Football Today. Previously, Braun was an anchor for Westwood One National Radio during the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Scott Braun:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbraunllc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottbraun/

X: https://x.com/scottbraun

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sports Scientist, Dr. Erik Korem.

Dr. Erik Korem is a pioneering figure in sports science and human performance, with over 15 years of experience in elite athletics. He has made significant contributions to the NFL and NCAA, introducing athlete tracking technologies and establishing groundbreaking sports science programs. His work has led to substantial reductions in injuries and improvements in athlete performance.

As the founder and CEO of AIM7, Dr. Korem is now applying his expertise to the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. AIM7 is the first pickleball app designed to prevent pain and injury while enhancing performance. By leveraging wearable technology and health data, AIM7 provides personalized recommendations for exercise, recovery, and mental fitness, helping pickleball players optimize their game and overall well-being. Dr. Korem's unique blend of academic knowledge, practical experience, and innovative thinking positions him as a leading authority on health and performance in the pickleball community.

Dr. Erik Korem:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkorem/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

X: https://x.com/ErikKorem

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sports Social Media Expert, Aaron Eisman.

A Los Angeles native, Eisman attended Dodgers, USC, Lakers, and Clippers games as a kid, which led him to study Journalism with a focus on sports journalism in college. This built the foundation for his work after graduation: Joining the first social media team at Turner Sports.

After working at other organizations, including Bleacher Report and the NFL Network, Aaron started Eisman Digital.

Eisman Digital is a social media consulting firm for athletes, sports agencies, and various other brands.

With twelve years of experience, Aaron brings his deep, extensive knowledge of the social media sphere straight to his roster of clients.

Aaron Eisman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroneisman503/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiegaleisman/X: https://x.com/ASiegalEisman

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Dylan Robbins, CEO of our portfolio company, Lucra.

Lucra, an emerging market leader in social gamification technology, today announced it has raised $10 million led by SeventySix Capital, 7GC, Steve Kuhn, and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, alongside a who’s who of professional team owners and athletes. Additional prominent investors and advisors in the company include professional team owners Marc Lasry (ex-Milwaukee Bucks), Arthur Blank (Atlanta Falcons), and Dennis Wong (LA Clippers), former WNBA president Donna Orender, tennis champions John Isner and James Blake, NFL players Zach Ertz and Emmanuel Sanders, and more. Robbins is currently Founder & CEO of Lucra Sports. Prior to Lucra - Robbins founded and sold Lifetime Vintage, a wine e-commerce platform focused on making wine more approachable. Before diving into entrepreneurship, Robbins started his career at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division. He is a graduate of Stanford Business School and Duke University, and currently lives in New York City. Lucra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucra-sports/ X: https://twitter.com/LucraSports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucrasports/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucrasports YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKf_D_n80bE9OjegIcPRJA Dylan Robbins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-robbins-56338b63/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drobzingis/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Bill Pascrell III, Special Advisor to our portfolio company IC360. As Special Advisor, Pascrell will focus on policy development, strategic guidance, and strengthening IC360’s position as the trusted authority in gaming compliance and integrity solutions. Pascrell is a Partner at Princton Public Affairs Group, Inc, the nation’s largest state based public, regulatory and government affairs firm. He is a lawyer, strategic advisor, and consultant in the gaming sector through dozens of clients throughout the globe from the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Europe, South America, and Australia. He is recognized as one of the nation’s top experts on internet gaming, lottery, horse racing, poker, esports, and sports betting, and continues to advise governments across the globe on issues involving the gaming industry. Pascrell serves on the Board of the Etain Foundation US, since its creation in 2019, with a focus on safer betting and gaming, grassroots sports, diversity in technology and projects with a clear link to the communities in which Entain operates. The Foundation has invested in dozens of projects to support its mission of integrity, compliance and responsible gaming. These programs include the creation and launch of the Seton Hall University Law School Boot Camp on Compliance, Integrity and Responsible gaming; a research partnership with UNLV creating initiatives to apply best practices in responsible gambling, policy and health; and alliances with NCAA and Professional Leagues to educate players about responsible gaming to name just a few. This work has earned he Enatoin Foundation US and Bill Pascrell, III many global responsible gaming honors and wards from organizations like SBC, GDC, EGR, and VIXIO. Pascrell led the successful 10-year campaign to legalize sports betting in the United States, culminating with the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) by the U.S. Supreme Court and has worked in every state that has legalized sports betting since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. Pascrell also quarterbacked a successful campaign to pass the first-in-the-nation Online Gaming Act in New Jersey in 2013 and helped develop the regulatory regime that implemented the legislation. He has work in all 7 states that have legalized online gaming and continues his advocacy to further expand online gaming to other interested states. He has also been a pioneer in passing first in the nation legislation on Lottery Courier, Esports Wagering and Fixed Odds-Horse Racing. Public service and governance have been a cornerstone of Pascrell’s career. He has served as Counsel to New Jersey Governor James Florio (1989-1992), Chief of Staff to US Congressman Herb Klein(1992-1994), and Passaic County Counsel from 1998 to 2019, advising on critical governance matters through multiple terms. Nationally, Pascrell has been a trusted political advisor to prominent leaders, including Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, U.S. Senator and Democratic Presidential nominees U.S. Senator John Kerry and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator Jon Corzine, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, and Governors James E. McGreevey, Richard Codey and Phil Murphy. A graduate of Rutgers University, Pascrell earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and has completed executive programs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. His blend of academic excellence and practical leadership has earned him recognition as one of the most influential figures in public administration and governance. Bill Pascrell III: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billpascrell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascrell3rd/ X: https://x.com/BillPascrell3rd

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Dave Rebuck, Special Advisor to our portfolio company IC360.

David L. Rebuck was appointed by Governor Chris Christie in 2011 as Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Before that, he served for 23 years as a Deputy Attorney General, specializing in policy guidance and regulatory reform. He played a key role in the legalization and implementation of internet gaming in New Jersey, with the state launching its online gaming platform in November 2013.

Rebuck was instrumental in New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports betting, culminating in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to overturn PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports wagering.

Additionally, Rebuck led the opening of Hard Rock and Ocean Resorts casinos on the same day in June 2018.He holds a BA from Gettysburg College, a master’s degree from the University of Vermont, and a law degree from Widener University. In 2013, he was recognized as Regulator of the Year by the International Masters of Gaming Law and is a member of the New Jersey Bar.

Dave Rebuck:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rebuck-295930111/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Legendary Basketball Coach Phil Martelli.

Martelli is a legendary basketball coach with a career spanning nearly five decades, known for his leadership, integrity, and dedication. He spent 34 years at Saint Joseph's University, first as an assistant and then as head coach for 24 years, before joining the University of Michigan's basketball program in 2019 as associate head coach under Juwan Howard. At Michigan, Martelli helped lead the team to significant achievements, including a 2021 Big Ten title and back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

Martelli’s coaching success includes numerous postseason victories, with highlights such as guiding Saint Joseph’s to an undefeated regular season in 2003-04 and earning National Coach of the Year honors in 2004. He is the all-time leader in career wins at Saint Joseph’s and has produced multiple NBA players, including Jameer Nelson and Delonte West.

Beyond basketball, Martelli is committed to community service and education through his "Make a Difference" initiative. His goal is to inspire people—whether in schools, workplaces, or sports teams—to create positive change by embracing gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and striving for continuous improvement. Martelli has also been active in fundraising for cancer research and has received several honorary doctorates and community service awards for his contributions.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, Martelli is not only respected for his coaching accomplishments but also for his impact on the lives of those he mentors.

Phil Martelli:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_martelli/

X: https://x.com/PhilMartelli

On this World Series Special Edition of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Skyler Logsdon, CEO of Boomerang.

Kimmel and Logsdon discuss the business side of the World Series, including ticket prices, players’ salaries, viewership, and, of course, lost and found.

Logsdon was born and raised in Ojai, CA., studied Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia at Drexel University, and spent time in SF, NYC, Charlotte, and LA before making Miami home in 2022.

In Logsdon’s free time, he loves calling his friends to talk about the day, live music, homemade smoothies, pick-up basketball, watching Andrea Bocelli concerts on YouTube with his grandma, and hitting the cold plunge and sauna at the end of the day.

Skyler Logsdon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylerlogsdon/

X: https://twitter.com/SkylerLogsdon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerlogsdon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyler.logsdon.1

Boomerang:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanks-boomerang/

X: https://twitter.com/thanksboomerang/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksboomerang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThanksBoomerang

On this World Series Special Edition of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Scott Sadin, COO of IC360. Kimmel and Handron discuss the business side of the World Series, including ticket prices, players’ salaries, viewership, and, of course, sports betting. Sadin has experience in operational management stemming from financial services institutions such as Apollo Global Management, Tourbillon Capital and MSD Partners. While working in financial services, Sadin helped develop trading surveillance programs aimed at identifying potentially suspicious equity and debt transactions. Sadin was born and raised in New York City and received his B.A. in Political Science from Lehigh University. Scott Sadin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sadin-a598b977/ IC360: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integritycompliance360/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ic_360/ X: https://x.com/_IC360

On this World Series Special Edition of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed C.J. Handron, CEO of Diamond Kinetics. Kimmel and Handron discuss the business side of the World Series, including ticket prices, players’ salaries, viewership, and, of course, sports tech. Handron is the Co-Founder and CEO of Diamond Kinetics. He is responsible for leading commercialization efforts of all products and applications, as well as guiding the overall vision and strategy for the company. Prior to Diamond Kinetics, Handron served as director of an early stage technology commercialization program at the University of Pittsburgh. Handron serves on the advisory boards of several Pittsburgh start up companies and is actively involved with several local non-profit organizations. A native of Greenville, NC, Handron holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. C.J. Handron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-handron-7859159/ X: https://twitter.com/CJ_Handron Diamond Kinetics: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamond-kinetics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diamondkinetics/ X: https://twitter.com/DiamondKinetics

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jon Kaplowitz, CEO of ⁠Clubs Poker⁠.

Kaplowitz is a media and technology executive with over 25 years of experience in leading innovation and building new businesses in small and large companies. His skill-set includes incubating new businesses, deal generation and execution, operating companies in both domestic and international markets, and financial and strategic analysis.

Kaplowitz is the current CEO and Co-Founder of Clubs Poker. He previously was the Head of Penn Interactive where he oversaw the Company's growing online and retail sports betting offerings and real money iGaming opportunities. Additionally, Kaplowitz spent several years at Comcast Corporation where he led New Businesses for the company.

Kaplowitz began his career as a strategy consultant at Bain and Company, and spent several years as Head of Business Development at World Poker Tour.

Jon Kaplowitz:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaplowitz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrkaplo99/

Clubs Poker: https://clubspoker.com/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Dave Maryles, Founder & Partner at Rubicon Talent.

Maryles co-founded Rubicon Talent in January 2017 along with other sports marketing veterans Peter Raskin, Jonathan Salant, and Brandon Swibel. At Rubicon, Maryles plays a key role across all divisions in talent management, marketing, media and talent consulting services.

Prior to founding Rubicon Talent, Maryles was the Senior Vice President of Talent at The Legacy Agency (currently GSE Worldwide) and the Director of Athlete Marketing at The Agency Sports Management (later The Legacy Agency).

Maryles’ expertise spans a wide range of sports marketing & talent representation areas, including brand endorsements, media / broadcasting, corporate brand campaigns and social media / content strategies. His experience and relationships in the industry have made him a valuable asset in developing innovative partnerships and building athletes’ individual brands and business portfolios. Dave currently represents Washington Commanders QB & Heisman Trophy Winner Jayden Daniels, Univ. of Texas QB Quinn Ewers, Raiders Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby, Eagles WR & Heisman Trophy Winner DeVonta Smith amongst many others on the Rubicon Talent client roster.

Maryles is a graduate of Penn State University and also attended the Spanish-American Institute of Sevilla, Spain.

Dave Maryles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-maryles-9773295/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Eric Menell, Managing Director and the Global Co-Head of Sports Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.

Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in June 2008, he spent 11 years at Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where he began his career as an investment banking analyst in 1997 and primarily focused on large-cap media mergers and acquisitions.

Menell graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

Eric Menell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-menell-35b2b7102/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Max Hirsch, 2024 SeventySix Capital Summer Intern.

Hirsch is a rising Junior at the University of Michigan, where he is pursuing a degree in data science and business. He takes a wide variety of classes, ranging from data manipulation to linear regression to accounting. Passionate about the overlap of sports and business, Hirsch is interning here at SeventySix Capital this summer.

Max Hirsch:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-hirsch-b06490274/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jared Kleinstein, Founder & CEO of Fresh Tape Media & Gondola.

Jared Kleinstein is the Founder and CEO of Denver-based Gondola Inc., a social media analytics & portfolio tool that provides creators with an opportunity to take credit for their work across any social account or platform (and on their own accounts or brands/others that used their content). It is relied upon by thousands of major brands, every major sports league/team, and top creators around the globe.
Kleinstein is also the founder of Fresh Tape Media, a creative production company that works with the NBA, NFL, NHL, Meta and many more. He previously led Sports and International Content Strategy at Vine/Twitter, and until 2014 he ran Strategic Partnerships for StreetEasy (acquired by Zillow in 2013). He lives in Denver with his wife, two daughters, and best friend/dog.

Jared Kleinstein:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-kleinstein/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarzod/

X: https://x.com/jarzod

Gondola: https://gondola.cc/jarzod

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Carlos Silva, Partner & President of the SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory Agency.

A veteran Sport and media and digital executive, Silva has built and sold companies in the TV, digital and media convergence space over the last 25 years.  He has also raised more than $250M for the startups that he has operated.

Silva was the CEO of C360 an innovative 360 immersive video software company that delivers best in class broadcast level 360 degree video for TV and digital consumption. The software also has many government related surveillance applications.

Prior to C360, Silva was President of MDE Sports and Entertainment which owns and operates the Citi Open Tennis Tournament, The Washington Justice esports team, the City Paper, and the Washington Kastles in WTT.

Prior to MDE, Silva was CEO of World TeamTennis (WTT). He led the effort to bring Pro Tennis back during the COVID pandemic and executed the 2020 season by creating a safe bubble at the Greenbrier in WV. He created expansion teams in Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. He also partnered with CBS Sports, ESPN, and Tennis Channel to broadcast WTT to the largest audience in 45 years.

Prior to WTT, Silva served as CEO for the World Series of Fighting for three years. He led the sale of the WSOF to new investors, staying on as President of the newly named Professional Fighters League (PFL) until Jan. 2019.

Silva was also Senior Advisor to leagues and media startups while serving as an Executive in Residence at Park Lane Investment Bank and remains a board advisor to Park Lane.

Prior to that, Silva led the programming and operations of Universal Sports Network, sold to NBC and now the Olympic Channel. He was the President & COO and joined in April 2006. He was also the co-Executive Producer of the Vancouver Olympic Games.

Prior to Universal Sports, Silva ran some of the largest Web destinations in the World: AOL Sports, News and Money. Silva joined AOL after selling NetChannel to AOL.

Silva holds a B.S. from Boston College and M.S. degree from George Washington University. He played Tennis at Boston College as well as the pro satellite tour and has finished 11 Ironman races including 2 in Kona at the World Championships.

Carlos Silva:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilvajr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlossilvajr38/

X: https://x.com/carlossilva

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! North America.

Oakley leads 20,000+ team members at more than 150 partner venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stadiums, convention centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, ski areas and more.

A proven international business leader with two decades of food service management experience, Oakley has a track record of successfully leading enterprise growth strategies through operational excellence, innovation, and the development of high-performing teams. Her background in food service operations leadership spans multiple countries including the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

Oakley has held executive roles in franchised retail, quick-service restaurants and the corporate services sector for companies including Famous Brands International (Mrs. Field and TCBY), Brumby’s Bakeries, and Benugo. Prior to joining Sodexo Live!, Oakley was the CEO of Chartwells K12 School Dining, leading 16,000 associates in 4,400 schools across the U.S.

Oakley graduated from the University of Denver’s Executive MBA program as cohort leader with honors and currently serves on the Board of Advocates for the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty as well as the Stop Hunger Foundation Board.

A native Australian, Oakley is married and the proud mother of two young daughters who keep her busy with impromptu dance parties and bake offs.

Belinda Oakley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-oakley-b9576562/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Scott Kaplan, host of the afternoon drive radio program Sedano and Kap on 710 ESPN LA.

Kaplan also serves as the Founder and CEO of Sided, the world’s first AI poll-generating tool built for publishers to collect data, create engagement, and monetize. In his former life, Kaplan was the record-setting kicker for the football team at the University of Pittsburgh.

In 2010, Kaplan completed the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In 2016, he was part of an eight-man team that finished second in the Race Across America (RAAM). Kaplan is a long-time supporter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation and has ridden his bike five times from San Francisco to San Diego to help raise millions of dollars for CAF. Kaplan has four children and lives in both SD and LA.

Scott Kaplan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kaplan-sided/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottkaplan/

X: https://twitter.com/ScottKaplan

Sided: https://app.sided.co/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Dylan Robbins and Michael Madding, CEO and COO of Lucra.

Our SeventySix Capital portfolio company, Lucra, is the leading technology provider of gamification services. Their B2B technology facilitates cash, e-commerce, or cashless contests on partner platforms. Lucra's white-label Software Development Kit (SDK) provides partners with a comprehensive, turnkey solution to embed gamification technology directly into their platforms.

This innovation offers features previously unavailable to enterprise Partners, including real-money, peer-to-peer contests within their platforms.

Madding is currently the COO of Lucra. Prior to Lucra, he spent six years at Goldman Sachs, working across its Investment Banking and Executive Office divisions in San Francisco, Madrid, and New York. He is a graduate of Stanford Business School and Williams College (where he played Varsity Soccer) and currently lives in London, England.

Robbins is currently Founder & CEO of Lucra Sports. Prior to Lucra - Robbins founded and sold Lifetime Vintage, a wine e-commerce platform focused on making wine more approachable. Before diving into entrepreneurship, Robbins started his career at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division. He is a graduate of Stanford Business School and Duke University, and currently lives in New York City.

Lucra:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucra-sports/

X: https://twitter.com/LucraSports

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucrasports/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucrasports

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKf_D_n80bE9OjegIcPRJA

Dylan Robbins:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-robbins-56338b63/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drobzingis/

Michael Madding:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-madding-13ba9522/

X: https://twitter.com/MichaelMadding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgmadding/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas.

Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN.

With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always”, the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Show in Sports. The team has sold out every game since their inaugural season in Savannah and has since grown a ticket waitlist of more than 2 million fans from all over the world.

With more than 15 million social media followers and features on such outlets as The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports and Access Hollywood in addition to  Bananaland, a five-part documentary original series on ESPN+, the Savannah Bananas are just getting started

Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He releases blogs and videos regularly on LinkedIn. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole's mantra is "Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite."

Cole is the not-so-proud promoter of the Grandma Beauty Pageant, the Human Horse Race, the Living Pinata, and Flatulence Fun Night. In addition to the wildly successful Banana Ball, Cole continues to create raving fans all over the world as a best-selling author of “Fans First, Find Your Yellow Tux”, and as a highly sought-after international keynote speaker for some of the world’s largest and most respected organizations.

Most of all, Cole is a raving fan of his wife, Emily, his 3 kids, and peerless promoters like Walt Disney and PT Barnum.

Jesse Cole:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/

X: https://twitter.com/YellowTuxJesse

Savannah Bananas:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savannah-bananas/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/

X: https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesavbananas

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavannahBananas

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed C.J. Handron, CEO of Diamond Kinetics and Ben Jun, Founder of sidelineHD.

Diamond Kinetics X sidelineHD:

• Diamond Kinetics, a SeventySix Capital portfolio company, has acquired sidelineHD, a youth sports media platform specializing in live streaming and video highlights. The acquisition aims to enhance player experiences in youth baseball and softball by integrating live streaming and video highlight capabilities.

• With the strategic move, Diamond Kinetics reaffirms its commitment to innovation and providing personalized experiences for athletes and families in youth sports. The acquisition aligns with DK’s vision of providing a unified and complete experience for youth baseball and softball athletes and families.

• The integration of sidelineHD’s capabilities will offer more personalized training, instruction, and development opportunities for DK users. DK aims to deliver increased value to its users by incorporating sidelineHD’s features, including guided hitting sessions, MLB content, and interactive training content and games.

• SidelineHD will remain a stand-alone live streaming application, with DK continuing to enhance its product and add more value to existing streaming capabilities.

Handron is the Co-Founder and CEO of Diamond Kinetics. He is responsible for leading commercialization efforts of all products and applications, as well as guiding the overall vision and strategy for the company. 

Prior to Diamond Kinetics, Handron served as director of an early stage technology commercialization program at the University of Pittsburgh. Handron serves on the advisory boards of several Pittsburgh start up companies and is actively involved with several local non-profit organizations.

A native of Greenville, NC, Handron holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.

Jun was CEO and co-founder of sidelineHD, a youth sports streaming and highlights company. He is now the VP of Livestreaming and Video at Diamond Kinetics.  A passionate technologist, product builder, and youth sports advocate, Ben has created companies with a net value of over $2B.

Jun was formerly CEO and Chief Builder at HVF Labs (hard / valuable / fun), which is Max Levchin’s investment and startup incubation laboratory.  Prior to that he was the co-founder of Cryptography Research and an early engineer at Audible (now Amazon).

C.J. Handron Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-handron-7859159/

X: https://twitter.com/CJ_Handron

Diamond Kinetics Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamond-kinetics/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diamondkinetics/

X: https://twitter.com/DiamondKinetics

Ben Jun Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjun/

sidelineHD Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidelinehd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidelinehd/

X: https://twitter.com/sidelinehd

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed 2X Stanley Cup Champion and author of Thundermouth: Memoirs of a Broad Street Bully and NHL Lifer, Joe Watson.

Watson was one of the first hockey players drafted during the NHL expansion draft in 1967 for the newly created Philadelphia Flyers. Little did he know when he left the Boston Bruins that this unexpected career change would lead him to play on a two-time Stanley Cup champion team, eventually becoming known as the iconic Broad Street Bullies. 

Watson soon earned the nickname “Thundermouth” by Flyers teammate Ed Van Impe, for his strong voice that carried from one end of the ice to the other.

Growing up in the remote town of Smithers, British Columbia, hockey was a way of life so Watson was lacing up skates as soon as he could walk, and never looked back. It was during these formative years that Watson, a left-handed defenseman, was inspired and encouraged by coaches to follow his dream of becoming a professional hockey player, and that’s all he needed. His desire, discipline, and dedication paved the way from there. By age 16, Watson was on his way to Estevan, Saskatchewan where he was selected out of 104 players for the Junior A Estevan Bruins team.

After three years with Estevan, Watson turned pro with the Minneapolis Bruins, a farm team for the  Boston Bruins. From there, the franchise moved to Oklahoma City where Watson and his team won the championship and he was selected for the the All-Star team. The following year, he moved up to the Boston Bruins where he became good friends with his teammate Bobby Orr who, according to Watson, is one of the best hockey players of all time.

In 1972, Watson welcomed his younger brother Jim to the Flyers team, and the Watson brothers captivated fans with their signature defense skills. They went on to play together in both the 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup Championships, winning two Stanley Cups. At the time, Watson and Jim were only the fourth “brother” combination in the league to win, and the first from Smithers, British Columbia.

Joe Watson Social Media:

Website: https://www.joewatsonofficial.com/

X: https://twitter.com/JoeWatsonHockey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewatsonhockey/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joewatsonhockey

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Brian Litvack, CEO of LeagueApps.

Litvack is an entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to empowering communities to create exceptional sports experiences for all.

Before founding LeagueApps in 2010, Litvack was part of the founding team at Sportsvite, where he gained insights into the needs of youth sports communities. Litvack started his career at College Sports Television and CBS College Sports. Litvack is committed to making a positive impact on youth sports and has served on the NYC Chapter board of Positive Coaches Alliance and is a Board Member of the FundPlay Foundation.

Litvack is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business (Go Blue!). His most important role is as a husband and dad to three boys. When he’s not leading LeagueApps, Litvack can be found on the sidelines coaching youth sports activities or cheering on his kids.

Brian Litvack Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlitvack/

X: https://twitter.com/twittyhoops

LeagueApps Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leagueapps/

X: https://twitter.com/leagueapps

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leagueapps/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeagueAppsVideos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeagueApps/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Bryce Hollweg, COO of the Florida Panthers.

Hollweg was named the Chief Operating Officer of the Florida Panthers in July 2022 after serving as the organization's Executive Vice President since April 2021.

Hollweg oversees the organization's arena operations, food & beverage services, live entertainment, technology and the Panthers IceDen practice/recreational facility. He also oversees the War Memorial Auditorium revitalization in Fort Lauderdale.

Prior to joining the Panthers, Hollweg worked for the Aquilini Investment Group, serving as the Director of Information Technology for the Vancouver Canucks, and later, the Vice President & Managing Director for PH Restaurants LP, operating 55 Pizza Hut and 12 Dairy Queen franchise locations in British Columbia, Canada.

Following his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Captained the Army West Point NCAA D1 Hockey Team, Hollweg served 10 years as a US Army Officer. His military career included assignments in Belgium, Germany, Afghanistan and South Korea, and culminated as a Professor of Military Science and Leadership at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.

He received his Master of Arts in Information Technology Management from Webster University and Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University.

Hollweg currently resides in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Margaret.

Bryce Hollweg Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hollweg-0180a852/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brycehollweg/

Florida Panthers Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/florida-panthers/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flapanthers/

X: https://twitter.com/FlaPanthers

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sam Bakhshandehpour, President of the José Andrés Group.

Bakhshandehpour is the President and Board Member of José Andrés Group (JAG), a restaurant and media company.  Driven by the mission of “Changing the world through the power of food," JAG's platform spans 38+ restaurants across 9 markets globally and multiple cuisines, including the 2-Michelin starred minibar by José Andrés, and numerous Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants. Bakhshandehpour also runs José Andrés Media division (JAM) which produces food-related cultural content across scripted, unscripted - film and television, books, podcasts, and digital content.  JAG also houses numerous global partnerships and a consumer products platform. 

Through his hospitality investment platform, The Silverstone Companies, Bakhshandehpour has made numerous investments including The Electric Jane (live music lounge / restaurant), Cultivate Hospitality (F&B programming), Bazaar by José Andrés, and select other hotel, restaurant and lifestyle properties.

Named one of the “Most Important People in Hospitality” on the Observer’s 2023 Dining and Nightlife Power List, Bakhshandehpour previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of sbe Entertainment, a private-equity backed hotel, restaurant and nightlife company with over 80 properties globally.

Bakhshandehpour started his career on Wall Street with J.P. Morgan Securities running the Global Casino and West Coast Real Estate & Lodging Investment Banking practice focused on mergers & acquisitions and capital raising. 

Bakhshandehpour holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He serves on the board of Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) and as a member of Fiserv Inc’s (NYSE: FI) Restaurant Advisory Board, including the Audit and Compensation Committees for both companies. Previously, Bakhshandehpour served on the boards of The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM), including the Audit and Compensation Committees, and Georgetown University McDonough School of Business’ Board of Advisors as a Board Member and Capital Campaigns Committee Member. He is a trustee of Federal City Council (FC2), a founding member of the Georgetown Wall Street Alliance West, and a Senior Advisor to Montminy & Co., FINRA-registered (series 7, 24, 63). Bakhshandehpour is also an active member and former Chair of the Bel Air Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.

Bakhshandehpour Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambakhshandehpour/

José Andrés Group Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joseandresgroup/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseandresgroup/

X: https://twitter.com/joseandresgroup

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Jason Martinez, an Anchor at FOX 29 Philadelphia.

Martinez joined the FOX 29 News team in June 2019, as co-anchor of The FOX 29 News broadcasts weeknights at Five, Six, Ten and 11 p.m.

An Emmy Award-winning anchor/reporter, Martinez moved to Philly from San Diego, where he was the morning anchor at KGTV the prior four years. His experience there includes anchoring non-stop coverage of the devastating Lilac Fire, which destroyed more than 200 homes, the international border conflict, immigration issues and California’s cost of living crisis.

Prior to San Diego, Martinez spent five years as an anchor at WPLG in Miami, covering some of the wildest "only in Florida" stories of his career. He covered Presidential elections in the swing state, US-Cuba relations, fake plastic surgeons, a violent face-eating incident and two Miami Heat NBA championships.

Martinez's experience reporting in the field has taken him through floods, crime scenes, presidential elections, plane crashes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. In Fresno, CA, Martinez won an Emmy Award providing coverage for a devastating freeze that destroyed Central California's citrus crops. He also worked in Los Angeles, where he earned his fourth Emmy Award for team coverage of Michael Jackson's shocking death.

After graduating from Chapman University in Orange, California, Martinez began his career as a reporter at WTVG in Toledo, Ohio. There, he covered several major stories including the November 2002 outbreak of tornadoes, "The Big Blackout," and he interviewed a young high school kid named LeBron James, who was good at basketball.

Being a "Daddy" is Martinez's true love and he is the proud father of four children: Jagger, Carson, Angelina and John-Michael. He and his wife Lissette are involved in the "Live Like Bella Foundation," which benefits research to fight childhood cancer.

Just days after he was born, Martinez's son Carson nearly died after contracting a blood infection. His remarkable recovery motivated Martinez to get involved with causes that benefit Children's Hospitals across the country. He lost his grandfather to Alzheimer's disease, which is another cause near and dear to his heart. He has been a partner with the Alzheimer's Association for many years.

Martinez's other love is music. He has been a drummer since the age of four and has shared the stage with great musicians covering a variety of genres such as funk, country, jazz, Latin, R&B, soul and rock.

A former college baseball player, he is a sports fanatic who, as a kid, played travel baseball with former Phillies great Chase Utley. He is also an avid golfer who cannot seem to find the fairway.

Jason Martinez Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-martinez-8402604a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmartineztv/

X:https://twitter.com/JasonFox29

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonmartineztv?lang=en

FOX 29 Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-television/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox29philly/

X: https://twitter.com/FOX29philly

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Bill Thomas, the President of Mid-Atlantic Strategic Solutions.

Thomas is a seasoned government relations and political affairs professional, with significant experience influencing public policy at the state and local level.

As president of MASS, Thomas utilizes his government affairs experience, and vast understanding of the legislative and political processes, to advocate for issues important to clients. And through his wide range of contacts, Thomas engages elected officials, stakeholders and grassroots partners to deliver effective results.

Prior to joining MASS, Thomas was a key staff person within the Pennsylvania legislature. He is the former Leadership Executive Director of the Office of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus Secretary, serving as a reliable member of the House Democratic Caucus leadership staff team. Prior to joining the leadership ranks, Thomas served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee from 2010 until 2014, where he gained significant experience in gaming policy, which he continued to influence up until he left the House in 2017. Thomas also served as the Deputy Communications Director for the House Majority Leader from 2008 to 2010.

Before arriving in Pennsylvania and working for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Thomas served as the Assistant Director of the West Virginia Legislative Reference and Information Center, a nonpartisan, apolitical office of the West Virginia Legislature.

A native of Long Island, New York, Thomas is a graduate of the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. He currently lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his wife Shelly and two children.

Bill Thomas Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-thomas-89a03225/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billkdr/

X: https://twitter.com/billkdr

Mid-Atlantic Strategic Solutions:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/midatlanticss/

X: https://twitter.com/MidAtlanticSS

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Frank Miceli, the CRO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

Miceli is entering his 13th Season with Spurs Sports and Entertainment as Chief Revenue Officer. In his current role, he oversees franchise revenue operations for the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC, including–ticket sales and service, member services, corporate sales and retention, and global partnerships. Going into the 2021-22 season, Miceli has led global partnerships to its highest-grossing new sales year. 

In Miceli’s tenure with SS&E, he has led the sales operations for the Spurs (NBA), along with the business operations for the San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA), and Austin Spurs (NBAG-League). Miceli recently added revenue generation responsibilities for SAFC (USL Championship). Under his oversight, SAFC has ranked amongst the league leaders in ticket sales and corporate partnership revenue. 

Prior to joining the Spurs, Miceli served as Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), a long-tenured role he skillfully navigated from 1994 to 2008. With the Phantoms, he managed the sales and marketing operations, where he completed the intricate transfer of the season ticket member group from the Spectrum Arena to the core states Center in 1996. Frank served 18 years with Comcast-SpectacorwithfocusonthePhiladelphiaFlyers/Phantoms. He added the role of Vice President of Minor League Operations in 2000, where he oversaw the complete portfolio of Comcast-Spectacor. He was responsible for overseeing the Phantoms and the organization’s three minor-League baseball teams –the Bowie Baysox, Delmarva Shorebirds, and Frederick Keys. His tenure in Philadelphia covered many areas of business operations–including fiscal management, sales, marketing, advertising, sponsorship sales, public relations, and retail.

Prior to joining Comcast-Spectacor, he served as VP of Marketing for SpectATHLETE, Advertising Director for the Clover Division of Strawbridge & Clothier in Philadelphia, Advertising Manager for John Wannamaker in Philadelphia, and advertising director for Gimbels in both New York and Philadelphia. 

Miceli has been recognized throughout his career with the James C. Hendy Award, which is presented to the American Hockey League’s outstanding executive. Miceli has been awarded on two occasions–once during his tenure as COO of the Philadelphia Wings (NLL) in the 1997-98 Season and most recently for his work with the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) during the 2019-20 Season. Additionally, Miceli was recognized with the Thomas Ebright Award in 2006-07, which is presented annually for outstanding career contributions to the American Hockey League. 

Miceli is an active member on several boards, including visit San Antonio (VSA), San Antonio Sports (SA Sports), the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, and the Baylor University Sports Administration. He is an active community member and has participated in the Big Brother, Big Sister Program via the SS&E’s Inspire U Program. 

A native of South Philadelphia, Frank graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science. He and his wife, Michele, have two daughters, Amanda and Maria. 

Frank Miceli Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-miceli-6a93aa13/

Spurs Sport and Entertainment Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spurs-sports-&-entertainment/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Andy Edwards, the CEO of GeoSnapShot.

Edwards is originally from the UK but now residing in Sydney, has an outstanding track record of leading and growing organizations in media & technology, initially in IPTV.

Having a burning desire to build a global business of his own, Edwards founded GeoSnapShot, a media platform purpose-built to support every sports club, sports organization, and sports event globally.

GeoSnapShot has been used in 137 countries and has recorded over 24 million photos and videos. Edwards believes that our time in sports creates powerful memories of our lives. GeoSnapShot aims to collate these memos in a single platform, enabling control, distribution, and management of the media for the benefit of the participants, events, and brands. GeoSnapShot has offices in Sydney and Denver.

Edwards has sailed halfway around the world, scuba dived with sharks, swam with whales, jumped out of planes, cycled across countries, and driven across the Australian deserts, and throughout each adventure, taken photos to capture the memories along the way.

Andy Edwards Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyedwards/

GeoSnapShot Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geosnapshot/

X: https://twitter.com/GeoSnapShot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geosnapshot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeoSnapShot

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFgWrSmHaNtW0QXo16lzlQ

On this SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show episode, Wayne Kimmel’s guest is Joe Hand Jr., President at Joe Hand Promotions.

Joe Hand Promotions is the nation’s leader in out-of-home sports and entertainment. We help enhance the customer experience in commercial venues by providing them with more than 2,000 sports and entertainment broadcasts per year. When commercial locations host these events, the venues dramatically increase food and beverage sales, expand their customer bases and boost daytime & late-night revenues.

The relationships Joe Hand Promotions have with some of the most well known brands in sports and entertainment give us exclusive content rights that fans search for out of home. Our partners include some of the largest sports and media companies in the world like the UFC, Disney/ESPN+, WWE, DAZN, AEW and many more.

Joe Hand Jr.’s father, Joe Hand, Sr. began his professional career as a Philadelphia Police Detective, but always had an eye and passion for sports, particularly boxing. In 1967, Mr. Hand became a charter member of Cloverlay Corporation, the organization that helped guide Joe Frazier to the heavyweight championship. Mr. Hand became intrigued by the prospect of forming his own company specializing in sports promotions, and did so with his family in 1971, launching Joe Hand Promotions from a row home in Northeast Philadelphia.

Joe Hand, Jr. was a basketball star during his time at La Salle High School in Philadelphia. He won a scholarship to King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 10th round of the 1980 NBA Draft.

Joe Hand Jr. Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joehandjr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehand1980/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hand.5

Joe Hand Promotions Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joe-hand-promotions-inc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehandpromotions/

X: https://twitter.com/JoeHandPromo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeHandPromotions

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Chad Stender, Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital.

Stender is a Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital, which invests in startup sports media & entertainment companies. Stender worked in professional sports, was an entrepreneur, and has been a venture capitalist for over a decade.

Stender focuses on deal sourcing and leads finance, operations and investor relations for the fund. He is on the Board of FORTË, Lucra Sports, Quintar, Showroom and ZATAP. Stender was on the Board of Vigtory that was acquired by fuboTV. In addition, DraftKings acquired SeventySix Capital’s sports betting network portfolio company VSiN and Cosm acquired C360.

Stender was awarded the 2018 Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and the 2018 Southern New Jersey Business People’s 40 Under 40.

Prior to SeventySix Capital, Stender worked for the Philadelphia Flyers, Comcast-Spectacor, led a sports accessory startup and interned for the Philadelphia 76ers and The Walt Disney Corporation. He currently sits on the boards of Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Challah for Hunger, Tribe 12 and is an advisor to New Leaders Council Fellows.

Stender is a graduate of James Madison University and received his master's degree from East Stroudsburg University.

Chad Stender Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-stender-9b293112/ X: https://twitter.com/chadstender Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadstender/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chad.stender.9

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Contessa Brewer, a Correspondent on CNBC.

Brewer is a correspondent and substitute anchor for CNBC appearing throughout Business Day. Her specialty coverage areas are casinos, the gaming industry, and the insurance industry. Brewer joined the network in 2017 and is based at CNBC Global Headquarters.

A National Emmy Award-winning journalist, Brewer is known for her marathon on-air coverage of breaking news and big political stories. While an anchor for MSNBC, she hosted daily news programs and the long-running, primetime series “Caught on Camera.” As a correspondent, Brewer has contributed reports to CBS News, CBSN, WNBC, NBC News and MSNBC, where she covered a wide range of stories including presidential elections, debt ceilings, government shutdowns, natural disasters, terror attacks and celebrity news. She began her career in Reno, NV followed by Palm Springs, CA and Milwaukee, WI.

Brewer is a Remembrance Scholar and magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and Honors Program. She’s narrated several audiobooks and resides in New York with her husband and twin sons.

Contessa Brewer Social Media:

X: https://twitter.com/contessabrewer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contessabrewer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/contessa-brewer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contessabrewertv

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Skyler Logsdon, CEO of Boomerang.

Kimmel and Logsdon discuss SeventySix Capital's investment in Boomerang alongside:

• Drake (Rapper)
• Mike Dirnt (Green Day)
• LightShed Ventures
• Lavinia Errico (Founder of Equinox)                 
• leAD
• Harlo Capital
• Dream Ventures
• GoldHouse
• GGV
• Odell Beckham Jr. (Baltimore Ravens)
• Nick Montana (Son of Joe Montana)
• Christian Kirk (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Kenny Clark (Green Bay Packers)
• Jayon Brown (Tennessee Titans)

Logsdon was born and raised in Ojai, CA., studied Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia at Drexel University, and spent time in SF, NYC, Charlotte, and LA before making Miami home in 2022.

In Logsdon’s free time, he loves calling his friends to talk about the day, live music, homemade smoothies, pick-up basketball, watching Andrea Bocelli concerts on YouTube with his grandma, and hitting the cold plunge and sauna at the end of the day.

Skyler Logsdon Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylerlogsdon/

X: https://twitter.com/SkylerLogsdon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerlogsdon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyler.logsdon.1

Boomerang Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanks-boomerang/

X: https://twitter.com/thanksboomerang/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksboomerang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThanksBoomerang

Matt Foss is former owner of two companies, CEO of a PE backed business and Division 1 football captain at Indiana University.

Foss understands the emotional and physical toll it takes to build something exceptional. He has experienced the highs and lows and thus many painful mistakes. Foss justified employing colleagues who were underperforming for longer than I should have, wrestled with my beliefs to ensure we made the Q4 shareholder targets, and been frustrated with my team because “HE” was unable to communicate a clear vision to execute on. 

Foss knows that it doesn’t have to be this way. His mission is to show you that there is a better way to gain the traction you crave!

As a natural implementer, Foss has always brought people together in a way that puts the vision first. Once the vision is clear, forging a united team that prioritizes group success over individual acclaim is critical. To get traction, you must be able to have tough conversations with skill and grace because no one likes addressing complicated personnel problems. Foss is here to drive you to accomplish the hard work because entering the danger zone is where the big gains happen.

Foss is also a Strategic Partner to the SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory agency.

Foss is a father of 3 (Gabby, Millie, Maddux) and married to his amazing and beautiful wife (Janelle) that put up with all of his sh*t.  

Matt Foss Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfoss37/

X: https://twitter.com/mattfoss37

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialoperatingsystem/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/EOSWorldwide