Know What Is Next
Know What Is Next
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Want to learn more about the most talked about topics and trends in the sports business industry from the sports business executives who run it?Join Next League’s CEO David Nugent, a sports technology industry veteran and thought leader with over 20 years experience in the ever-changing technology services business. Tune in every week for insightful and engaging discussions on everything from artificial intelligence and fan engagement to the changing media landscape and the growth of women’s sports with the sports industry’s leading executives. For more on Next League, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Explores various topics in the sports business industry including artificial intelligence, fan engagement, media dynamics, and the growth of women's sports, with episodes such as discussions on the future of the Olympics, the business strategies behind the PGA of America, and the role of AI in ticket sales.
Want to learn more about the most talked about topics and trends in the sports business industry from the sports business executives who run it?
Join Next League’s CEO David Nugent, a sports technology industry veteran and thought leader with over 20 years experience in the ever-changing technology services business. Tune in every week for insightful and engaging discussions on everything from artificial intelligence and fan engagement to the changing media landscape and the growth of women’s sports with the sports industry’s leading executives.
For more on Next League, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
In an industry being reshaped by NIL, the transfer portal, and private capital, one question is becoming unavoidable: how do leaders make principled decisions when everything feels up for grabs?
Investor Andrew Siegel breaks down what leaders in sports and tech often underestimate, like the emotional complexity of teams, the tension between performance and values, and how managing people becomes exponentially harder when competition, money, and public scrutiny intensify.
Drawing on his experience spanning venture investing, media, hospitality, and board leadership, alongside his academic background in philosophy and religion, Andrew shares why leadership ultimately comes down to “people peopling,” how he evaluates alignment versus raw talent, and what traits he believes matter most for navigating disruption in modern sports organizations.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Andrew’s background in theology and philosophy helps executives make better “people decisions” during times of disruption
- The Trust–Loyalty–Integrity lens Andrew uses to decide which founders, boards, and companies to back
- What NIL and the transfer portal reveal about the end of amateur hour in college sports, and why Andrew thinks private capital and commercial incentives are reshaping the system
- The repeatable investing behavior Andrew believes operators and executives need to focus on
Resources and Links:
Connect with Andrew Siegel on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Next League on our website and LinkedIn. We are leading sports organizations into the digital future.
Dave’s book is available now! Get your copy of The Business of Sports Technology: How To Make Smart Decisions That Drive Your Organization Forward.
Learn more about Next League on our website and LinkedIn. We are leading sports organizations into the digital future.
Dave’s book is available now! Get your copy of The Business of Sports Technology: How To Make Smart Decisions That Drive Your Organization Forward.
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