Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast

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Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast, a technology show with 89 episodes published.

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  Episode #72

  AI in Football: Decoding What Traditional Data Misses | Sports CTO Talks

  Aug 13, 202639 min

  "The Invisible 99%: Can AI Decode What Traditional Football Data Misses?" ️ Episode Overview What if the most important moments in football are the ones traditional data never captures? In this episode, Tobias Haupt , Founder & CEO of GAMECODE.Ai , takes us beyond goals, passes, shots, and possession to explore the hidden side of the game - off-ball movement, positioning, decision-making, and the countless micro-actions that shape performance. We discuss how AI can help decode these overlooked moments and give coaches, scouts, analysts, and teams a deeper understanding of what really happens on the pitch. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify and discover how AI could redefine football intelligence. Subscribe to our channel: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

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  Episode #71

  AI Soccer Recruitment and Digital Scouting | Sports CTO Talks

  Aug 6, 202640 min

  "The Future of Soccer Recruitment: AI, Merit, and Digital Scouting." ️ Episode Overview In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, we sit down with Nihal Pradeep , CEO, Director & Co-Founder of Dartle , to discuss how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of soccer recruitment. From digital scouting platforms to data-driven player evaluation, Nihal shares how technology is helping clubs and academies identify talent based on merit rather than geography, networks, or traditional scouting limitations. The conversation explores the growing role of AI in talent discovery, the importance of objective performance analysis, and why the next generation of football recruitment will rely on smarter, faster, and more transparent decision-making. Nihal also shares his perspective on the opportunities and challenges of building technology for the global football ecosystem. Whether you're involved in football, SportsTech, coaching, scouting, or simply curious about the future of athlete development, this episode offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed. Follow Sports CTO Talks for more conversations with founders, innovators, and technology leaders shaping the future of sports. Subscribe to our channel: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation #SportsFirst

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  Episode #69

  Build Brands Beyond Logos and Social Media | Sports CTO Talks

  Jul 21, 202649 min

  "We Build Brands: What That Really Means Beyond Logos & Social Media" ️ Episode Overview In this episode, Adam Crosthwaite , Co-Founder & CEO of The Brand Bar , shares why successful branding goes far beyond logos, colors, and social media. From defining a clear brand purpose to creating meaningful customer experiences, Adam explains the principles that help businesses earn trust, stand out in competitive markets, and build long-term loyalty. Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, startup founder, or business leader, this conversation offers practical insights on brand positioning, authenticity, consistency, and creating a brand that makes a lasting impact. Tune in to discover what "We Build Brands" truly means - and why the strongest brands are built from the inside out. Subscribe to our channel: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation

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  Episode #68

  Connected Sports Ecosystems and Investment | Sports CTO Talks

  Jul 14, 202636 min

  "From Fragmented Sports Markets to Connected Ecosystems - How Technology, Media and Investment Are Converging" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Christoph Rapp , Managing Director & Partner at Sports Connected , for a thoughtful conversation about how the global sports industry is becoming more connected than ever before. Christoph shares why the future of sports isn't just about better technology - it's about bringing together media, investment, data, and strategic partnerships to create stronger ecosystems. We explore how organizations can move beyond fragmented markets, embrace collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and long-term growth. Whether you're a sports executive, startup founder, investor, or simply curious about where the industry is heading, this episode offers practical insights into the forces shaping the next generation of sports business. 🎧 Tune in and discover how technology is changing the game. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsCTOTalks #SportsTech #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation

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  Episode #67

  Sports Tech Player Data for Competitive Edge | Sports CTO Talks

  Jul 7, 202635 min

  "Sports Tech in Action: How Teams Are Using Player Data to Gain a Competitive Edge" 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, we welcome Ben Slingerland , Head of Sales at PlayerData , for an insightful conversation on how player data is reshaping modern sports. Ben shares how teams are using performance data, GPS tracking, and athlete monitoring to make smarter coaching decisions, improve player development, reduce injury risks, and gain a competitive edge. We also discuss the growing role of sports technology, the importance of actionable insights, and how data is becoming accessible to organizations at every level of sport. Whether you're a coach, sports executive, athlete, founder, or sports tech enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights into the future of performance analytics and data-driven decision-making. 🎧 Tune in and discover how technology is changing the game. Subscribe to our channel: 🌐 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 GitHub - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SportsBusiness #PlayerData #SportsIndustry #SportsTech

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