#33: Ben Levin - Co-Founder & COO at Crux Football
Ben Levin is Co-Founder & COO of Crux Football, a European women’s football multi-club platform focused on scaling the women’s game.Prior to Crux Football, he was the Vice Chairman of Crawley Town FC and a strategy consultant.Follow Ben:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-levin-lets-connectFollow Crux Football: Website: https://www.cruxfootball.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#32: Jeff Berding - Co-CEO & Co-Founder of FC Cincinnati
Jeff Berding is the Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati, who, with Carl H. Lindner III, founded the club as a USL franchise in 2015. With three seasons of record-setting success on and off the field in the USL, Berding led the club’s expansion efforts that successfully resulted in the club’s ascension to Major League Soccer for the 2019 season and then the opening of TQL Stadium in 2021. Before founding FCC, Berding spent more than 19 years as an executive with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he led the Sales and Public Affairs efforts for the NFL team.Follow Jeff:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffberdingFollow FC Cincinnati: Website: https://www.fccincinnati.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#31: Matt Rizzetta - Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners
Matt Rizzetta is Founder and Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners, which owns, operates, and advises on assets that unlock unique experiences, provide exclusive access, and target attractive return profiles.Rizzetta is an entrepreneur and global executive with an exemplary track record of acquiring, operating, and scaling companies across media, sports, and entertainment platforms worldwide.He also served as Founder and CEO of North 6th Agency from 2010 until 2020. Under his leadership, N6A grew to become one of the 50 Most Powerful Firms in the United States according to the Observer, before merging with KRMA. Beginning in 2020, Rizzetta began acquiring assets and building a diversified portfolio of holdings, which includes various sports, entertainment, and media properties.In 2022, Rizzetta acquired Campobasso FC and led the club through a period of unprecedented growth, culminating in an exclusive partnership with Disney. Rizzetta became the co-creator and executive producer of “Running With the Wolves,” an ESPN Original series that tells the story of Campobasso FC’s rise to glory.Follow Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rizzetta-b878803Follow Underdog Global Partners: Website: https://underdoggp.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#30: Jack Adler - Co-Founder & CEO of Out2Win
Jack Adler is the Founder & CEO of Out2Win. Out2Win is a data intelligence platform that streamlines the way brands discover, analyze, and connect with athletes for influencer marketing partnerships.Follow Jack:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-adlerFollow Out2Win: Website: https://www.out2win.ioFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
Jasmine Robinson is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Monarch Collective.Monarch Collective is an investment fund that is focused exclusively on women's sports.So far, Monarch has invested in teams such as Angel City FC, San Diego Wave, and Boston FC.Follow Jasmine:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-robinson-b3950813Follow Monarch Collective:Website: https://monarchcoll.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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