Full Contact CEO

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tamr, founder Koa Labs, data scientist, venture capitalist, rugby superhero, mentor to many, keeper of thee table at Henrietta’s, over 50 companies started, Bowdoin Rugby, Boston RFC alum, and overall amazing human, Andy Palmer. 

Andy was the first ever Angel Investor of the Year award recipient from the New England Venture Capital Association. 

The two discuss Andy’s mission-driven investment philosophies, data-management for companies big and small, and of course mentorship, leadership, and the future of sports-business. Join us on this must listen on life as entrepreneurs, the key differences between Cambridge and Silicon Valley, and to learn how to best hire the right management teams! 

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time athletes’ rights advocate and former pro basketball player for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and many European clubs, as well as founder and executive for multiple players’ associations, Walter Palmer. 

The two discuss Walter’s amazing journey from high school drama class to 33rd overall NBA pick, to his many, many years dedicated to improving athlete conditions in multiple sporting organizations including serving for a time as the NBA Players Association’s Deputy Executive Director of International Development and Marketing. 

In this episode of Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes the President of Baxter Brewing Co, one of Maine’s largest brewers, if not the tastiest beer, Jenn Lever. 

Jenn shares operations management tips and as importantly dives into mentorship, people management, and building a world-class company. Jenn and Alex get stuck into all the parts of growing as CEOs of two humble, hard-working, and free-spirited companies.

Both draw on their glory days as high school student body presidents, how best not to operate folk lifts, and who would best wrestle a grizzle. This is a must listen episode on paths to leadership, how to best manage up, down, and over, and the future of great tasting beer! 

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time sports business leader, Ian Frenette, with extensive executive level experiences in the NBA, PGA, and pro lacrosse as current president of the former MLL Champions, and now Premier Lacrosse League team, Cannons Lacrosse Club. 

The two discuss the MLL to PLL transition, managing a team successfully, and the keys to delivering on the non-negotiables of successfully leading sports-entertainment companies. The episode quickly winds through going from growing up in a small Nova Scotia town to running sponsorships for a premier NBA franchise to leading the growth of the Boston Cannons organization. Join us on this insightful journey on lessons in sports-entertainment, management, the importance of winning, and how these could affect the fast-growing Major League Rugby competition and Alex’s Free Jacks. 

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes All-rugby legend, media personality, and entrepreneur, Keith Wood. Keith captained Ireland and the Harlequins over a prolific World Rugby Hall of Fame career that included two tours with the British & Irish Lions, iRB Player of the Year honors, and holding for many years a world record of full international test tries scored by a hooker. After retiring from rugby Keith founded W2 Consulting specializing in sponsorship planning and marketing implementation, working with global brands such as Mastercard, Nike, Diageo, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rabobank. Keith long worked as a rugby commentator for the BBC and writes in The Daily Telegraph. 

The two discuss the great evolution of amateurism to professionalism, leadership, player welfare and star power, and the future of sports-business. Join on this hilarious and must listen to hear about Keith and Alex’s experiences transitioning through the international player ranks, life as entrepreneurs, and to learn how Keith feels about his many nicknames! 

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Emmy Award winning filmmaker, director, and entrepreneur, Tony Vainuku. Alex and Tony met in little league football and grew up together, making this a very fun and personal episode. The duo discuss their upbringing, Tony’s transition from high school football to filmmaking, the making of Tony’s documentary, “In Football We Trust”, football in Polynesian culture, and knowing your target audience. Tony also gives us a sneak peek into some of his current and future projects.

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In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Director of New England Sales for Delta Air Lines, with over 25 years of experience in the airline and travel industry, Charlie Schewe. In this jam-packed episode, Charlie gives us a unique inside look at one of our elite corporate partners, Delta Air Lines. The duo discuss adapting to macro shifts in the airline industry, a collaborative and humble company culture, creating healthy codes to live by, and how Delta is charting their own path in the industry.

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In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, former CEO of One World Sports, former President of Sports at Univision, and all-around accomplished sports and television executive with over 20 years of leadership experience - Alexander “Sandy” Brown. In this exciting episode, Alex and Sandy discuss the importance of the fan experience, the future of sports broadcasting, as well as e-sports strategy and adapting to changes surrounding Covid-19. You will also learn how Sandy manages the different functions of being a commissioner and an inside look at potentialy expanding MLL. Tune in for an action packed, informational episode - you won’t want to miss this! 

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In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas. The duo talk about Alexi’s transition from the East Coast to the West Coast, her Olympic experience, running as a team sport, as well as her roles in feature films, “Olympic Dreams” and “TRACKTOWN”. Join Alex for more on life beyond being an olympic athlete in this empowering and inspiring conversation.

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In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes executive coach and speaker Anne Sugar, who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. The two talk about leadership, what drives team motivation and productivity, as well as how to strategically delegate within an organization. Anne and Alex also dive into company culture, the importance of taking a mental break, and how we could all benefit from a phone call, and a little less Zoom - it’s an absolute must-listen! 

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