Reflecting on the trends and developments in sports business for the year 2023, the host speaks with Kirby Porter, the founder of New Game Labs. 

Porter discusses the intersection of athletes and technology, the evolution of athlete investing, the importance of sports creators, and advancements in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. She also talks about trends in the women's sports industry, global trends in sports, and the rise of emerging sports leagues. 

Both express excitement for the continued growth and innovation in the sector as they move into 2024.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Recap of the Year 

(01:29) Deep Dive into New Game Labs 

(03:28) Discussion on Athlete Investors

(06:36) Exploring the Creator Economy

(10:47) Insights on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

(14:50) The Rise of Women's Sports

(18:34) Globalization of Sports

(21:43) Emerging Leagues and Downstream Movement

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Kirby Porter:

Website: https://www.kirbyporter.com/

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

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Andrew Petcash:

🏠 Website: https://profluence.com

🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/

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