When not helping to build his tech companies (Ruckify & The Better Software Co.), Paul can found on a football field working with at risk youth in underserved communities. His work with the Heron Gate community, Strong Orange, and more earned him the NFL Youth Coach of the Year award for his impact in the south of Ottawa. He has also helped to relaunch the St. Pat's HS football program, and continues to work with children & youth in sport to this day. We talk about all things football, community, and capacity building in this episode.

Drew Ebanks is a Canadian basketball pioneer whose influence on the game has been felt from coast to coast. He is the CEO and Founder of On Point Basketball which has evolved from just basketball to media, apparel, lifestyle and more. Drew shares his journey as well as what he sees as the future of the sport in Canada.

Kyle Kirkwood is a former Usport (football) athlete from the University of Ottawa. He would go on to be drafted into the CFL by the BC Lions, and ultimately made the jump from Pro-Sports to the sports industry after suffering a career ending injury. Kyle has held positions with the Ottawa Senators, Ottawa Redblacks, Ottawa 67's and more. We also discuss what a "post-COVID" fan experience might look like at sporting events moving forward.

Joining us today is former U-Sport player (Bishops U), Pro Basketball (Lebanon Div 1), Founder of Next Level Media, Next Level Fitness, and Team BELIEVE, Global Basketball Trainer, and UnderArmour Ambassador Jamil Abiad. Jamil has several startups on the go in the sports industry and talks about how he juggles them, and continues to scale up.

David Gourlay is the former Co-Owner & Team President of the Ottawa Champions professional baseball team. He has also worked with the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) as Sr. Manager of Major Gifts for the OSEG Foundation. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Ottawa Sport Council, and helps to chair the Miracle League of Ottawa.

Tony is a former U-Sport basketball player (University of Manitoba), and Team Canada Olympic camp invitee. He is also the founder of the Canada Topflight Academy basketball prep school in Ottawa, ON which has won 2 of the last 3 NPA High School National Championships. He is the founder of the National Senior and National Junior basketball circuits which boast over 60+ HS & Prep teams, co-owns a restaurant in Ottawa, and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for philanthropic causes over the last 10+ years.

CEO & Founder of Unsung Hero Inc. joins us to talk about his unique journey from small town kid, to making a huge impact in the community and clothing industry.

Former U-Sports National Champion, Professional Basketball player, coach & skills trainer, and founder of Capital Courts Academy Merrick Palmer joins us to discuss sports, life, basketball, and business.