Episodes
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Seed Talk #124 | Jock MKT, NBA Africa, Nuero Flex
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Here are our top stories in sports technology
News
- Googles commitment to diversity
Stories
- Jock MKT | Is a mobile app financial market based on fantasy sports metrics that allows users to buy and sell “shares” of athletes in real time, based on how they are performing — much as investors would with shares of real public companies on a stock exchange.
- The National Basketball Association | has formed its Africa business operation, luring investors and former players, including Dikembe Mutombo, Grant Hill and Junior Bridgeman.
- NeuroFlex | Records horizontal and vertical movement of the eyes and head movements and, within seconds, analyzes that data and generates a report which helps medical personnel diagnose and manage concussions.
Funding News
- Collectibles app Rally
- Delta Trainer
Sunday May 16, 2021
Seed Talk #123 | PuttShack, AWS & NHL, Stupa Sports Analytics
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Here are our top stories in sports technology
Sports Tech:
- PuttShack | A concept focused on high-tech indoor mini-golf and global cuisine, has secured $60 million in funding
- Amazon Web Services, Inc. and the National Hockey League (NHL) | announced they will debut two new advanced analytics during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Stupa Sports Analytics| Is helping global table tennis associations improve the performance of their athletes and coaches through an artificial intelligence-powered analytics app that can be installed on a mobile phone
Funding News
- Underdog Fantasy
- Bitski
- Sixty8 Capital
- Stoko
- Ouro
Friday May 07, 2021
Seed Talk #122 | FIFA Innovation Program, SportsIcon NFT, Gamechanger & PIAA
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Here are our top stories in sports technology.
Sports Technology:
- FIFA's Innovation Program| Is helping companies develop promising prototypes to reach global standards.The three inaugural members are Vivaturf, PlayerMaker, & Vieww .
- SportsIcon| Will be debuting between 15 and 20 NFTs, created in collaboration with athletes, that commemorate specific, historic moments from their sporting careers.
- Gamchanger| The #1 rated youth sports app for team management, scorekeeping and live game streaming, today announced that it became the official scorekeeping app and pitch count technology partner of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
Funding News:
- Supersapiens
- Shoot 360
- Better Collective
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Seed Talk #121 | NFL Draft, NBA Warriors NFT, Bowlero Bowling & Betting
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Here are our top stories in sports & sports technology.
Sports:
- NFL Draft & The Justin Fields Disrespect
Sports Tech (10min mark)
- The Golden State Warriors | today launched a new NFT (non-fungible token) collection, becoming the first team in U.S. professional sports to release their own officially licensed NFTs.
- The Minnesota Twins | announced a partnership with Techstars for an accelerator program called "The Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars,"
- Bowling franchise Bowlero has partnered with sports betting content company BettorView to present betting content at Bowlero locations.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Seed Talk #120 | Steph Curry, Athletics3D, KAV Hockey
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Here are our top stories in sports & sports technology.
Sports:
- Is there anything in sports better than watching Steph Curry?
Sports Tech:
- Athletics3D | is an App that aims to help coaches and athletes in track and field in their training by providing 3D animated videos of various track and field events. The 3D animations demonstrate the proper way of performing 9 different track and field events
- KAV | Delivers 3D printed helmets for improved protection & fit in hockey
Funding Rouds:
- Phenix | The go-to provider for real-time video streaming solutions.
- AmazeVR | the virtual reality concert company
- Grid Esports
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Seed Talk #119 | CLEAR & NBA Partner , ePlay Release, Skeo Ski Tech
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Here are our top sports technology stories
News
- NBA & CLEAR's Health Pass Technology partner for arena entry assistance.
Sports Tech
- ePlay- prepares for the release and launch of their newest proprietary technologies, such as an augmented-reality fitness app to be officially announced soon.
- SKEO- is startup that wants to give everyone free access to tracking and coaching during their ski runs simply using their smart phone.
Funding Round
- A lot of funding news as we were off last week
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Seed Talk #118 | Vitruvian Trainer & Future of Sport Simulators
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Here are our top sports technology stories.
Sports-ish:
- Sterling discusses the bachelor's racial crossroads
Sports Technology
- Vitruvian Trainer, a digital resistance weight training system, designed to connect to your smart tv & phone app providing workouts & smart resistance for its users
- Golf Simulators, are they here to stay or a flash in the pan?
Stay for our funding round news
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Seed Talk #117 | NBA TopShot Hype, Automated Sports Training Camera
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Here are our top sports tech stories.
Sports:
- NBA TopShot Trading Frenzy, moments selling for $100k+
Tech Stories
- Pixellot, Sports Engine Expand Partnership to Provide Automated Cameras to Youth Sports
- Intel’s 3DAT technology...enabling trainers to use videos and then take that information, synthesize it and turn it into something tangible for coaches and athletes to use.
Funding Round News
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Seed Talk #116 | MLB Contracts, VR & Premier League, NFL Football Helmet
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Here our top stories in sports & sports technology.
Sports
- Discussion: Long term lucrative pro contracts, good or bad?
- Why are their different QB comparisons between Dak Prescott & Deshaun Watson?
Sports Tech
- Sky Worlds brings VR in an immersive 180 degree viewing experience for Premier League Soccer
- NFL says the first position-specific helmet created for its players represents a major step in helmet technology. The helmet released by VICIS provides additional support in the front, where most head impacts take place
Funding News!
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Sports
- NBA- can you be a contender when you’re best player can’t get his own shot in the final minutes?
Sports Tech (23 min mark)
- Youth Sports Coaching App Mojo, providing youth coaches high level training/expertise from professional coaches.
- Light Lace, Using Laser Sensors, athletic wear that sense when your muscles are being overworked.
Funding News