In a world where the percentage of Black founders is shockingly low,  Chris is a trailblazer in the rising sport of Pickleball. Join us as we  delve into his story of innovation, perseverance, and taking risks to  build a successful business. After being furloughed in 2020, Chris  decided to create a business that solved a problem in the racquet and  paddle sports industry. His goal? To get a paddle in as many people's  hands as possible and grow the sport of Pickleball. We explore his  unique partnership with big brands such as Gatorade and Shake Shack, and  how he's expanding the reach of Pickleball beyond local parks and into  businesses, gyms, fitness classes, and under-served communities.  Discover the challenges he faced in building his business and the  innovative solutions he developed to overcome them. Join us as we  explore the future of Pickleball and how Chris is leading the charge in  breaking down barriers.  

Chapters 

00:00 Intro 

00:54 Chris's journey 

02:54 The business, ideation 

06:43 Taking risks 

09:00 Building your team 

16:50 Shake Shack 

24:00 Diversity 

25:54 The problem 

29:36 Biggest challenge so far 

32:02 What trends do you see 

39:48 The tension between tennis and pickleball 

44:25 The future of toss & spin 

49:12 How your race can effect your company 

53:21 Advice for future founders 

56:45 Glow in the dark Pickleball

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