Welcome back to The Founder’s Table — the show where we sit down with leaders who shape industries through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Today, I’m joined by Brandon Harris, Founder of Invested Inc and the original mind behind Playmaker, one of the fastest-growing sports media brands of the last decade.

Brandon and his team scaled Playmaker from the ground up to more than 25 million followers, launched over 30 original shows, worked with some of the biggest names in sports, and ultimately led the company through a major acquisition by Better Collective for up to $54 million.

Since then, he’s focused on building his next venture, Invested Inc — a data-driven investing and AI platform designed to help everyday investors make smarter, more informed decisions. Along the way, he’s also helped launch new media properties with stars like Shaquille O'Neal, Angel Reese, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and many others.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Brandon’s journey from the early Playmaker days to building a global sports media brand

• What it really took to grow Playmaker to 25M+ followers

• The behind-the-scenes story of the acquisition and exit process

• Key lessons from navigating a major deal and scaling inside a large organization

• How hiring, culture, and structure evolved during rapid growth

• What he learned working with major athletes and creators

• Why he pivoted from sports media into AI and investing

• How artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of retail investing

• The vision behind Invested Inc and its premium platform AltIndex

• What excites him most about what he’s building today

• The long-term legacy he’s working toward as a founder

This episode is packed with insight for founders, operators, investors, and anyone building a modern media or technology company.

Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisnext/

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