SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Andy Edwards, the CEO of GeoSnapShot.

Edwards is originally from the UK but now residing in Sydney, has an outstanding track record of leading and growing organizations in media & technology, initially in IPTV.

Having a burning desire to build a global business of his own, Edwards founded GeoSnapShot, a media platform purpose-built to support every sports club, sports organization, and sports event globally.

GeoSnapShot has been used in 137 countries and has recorded over 24 million photos and videos. Edwards believes that our time in sports creates powerful memories of our lives. GeoSnapShot aims to collate these memos in a single platform, enabling control, distribution, and management of the media for the benefit of the participants, events, and brands. GeoSnapShot has offices in Sydney and Denver.

Edwards has sailed halfway around the world, scuba dived with sharks, swam with whales, jumped out of planes, cycled across countries, and driven across the Australian deserts, and throughout each adventure, taken photos to capture the memories along the way.

Andy Edwards Social Media:

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

GeoSnapShot Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geosnapshot/

X: https://twitter.com/GeoSnapShot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geosnapshot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeoSnapShot

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFgWrSmHaNtW0QXo16lzlQ

On this SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show episode, Wayne Kimmel’s guest is Joe Hand Jr., President at Joe Hand Promotions.

Joe Hand Promotions is the nation’s leader in out-of-home sports and entertainment. We help enhance the customer experience in commercial venues by providing them with more than 2,000 sports and entertainment broadcasts per year. When commercial locations host these events, the venues dramatically increase food and beverage sales, expand their customer bases and boost daytime & late-night revenues.

The relationships Joe Hand Promotions have with some of the most well known brands in sports and entertainment give us exclusive content rights that fans search for out of home. Our partners include some of the largest sports and media companies in the world like the UFC, Disney/ESPN+, WWE, DAZN, AEW and many more.

Joe Hand Jr.’s father, Joe Hand, Sr. began his professional career as a Philadelphia Police Detective, but always had an eye and passion for sports, particularly boxing. In 1967, Mr. Hand became a charter member of Cloverlay Corporation, the organization that helped guide Joe Frazier to the heavyweight championship. Mr. Hand became intrigued by the prospect of forming his own company specializing in sports promotions, and did so with his family in 1971, launching Joe Hand Promotions from a row home in Northeast Philadelphia.

Joe Hand, Jr. was a basketball star during his time at La Salle High School in Philadelphia. He won a scholarship to King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 10th round of the 1980 NBA Draft.

Joe Hand Jr. Social Media:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehand1980/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hand.5

Joe Hand Promotions Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joe-hand-promotions-inc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehandpromotions/

X: https://twitter.com/JoeHandPromo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeHandPromotions

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Chad Stender, Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital.

Stender is a Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital, which invests in startup sports media & entertainment companies. Stender worked in professional sports, was an entrepreneur, and has been a venture capitalist for over a decade.

Stender focuses on deal sourcing and leads finance, operations and investor relations for the fund. He is on the Board of FORTË, Lucra Sports, Quintar, Showroom and ZATAP. Stender was on the Board of Vigtory that was acquired by fuboTV. In addition, DraftKings acquired SeventySix Capital’s sports betting network portfolio company VSiN and Cosm acquired C360.

Stender was awarded the 2018 Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and the 2018 Southern New Jersey Business People’s 40 Under 40.

Prior to SeventySix Capital, Stender worked for the Philadelphia Flyers, Comcast-Spectacor, led a sports accessory startup and interned for the Philadelphia 76ers and The Walt Disney Corporation. He currently sits on the boards of Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Challah for Hunger, Tribe 12 and is an advisor to New Leaders Council Fellows.

Stender is a graduate of James Madison University and received his master's degree from East Stroudsburg University.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Contessa Brewer, a Correspondent on CNBC.

Brewer is a correspondent and substitute anchor for CNBC appearing throughout Business Day. Her specialty coverage areas are casinos, the gaming industry, and the insurance industry. Brewer joined the network in 2017 and is based at CNBC Global Headquarters.

A National Emmy Award-winning journalist, Brewer is known for her marathon on-air coverage of breaking news and big political stories. While an anchor for MSNBC, she hosted daily news programs and the long-running, primetime series “Caught on Camera.” As a correspondent, Brewer has contributed reports to CBS News, CBSN, WNBC, NBC News and MSNBC, where she covered a wide range of stories including presidential elections, debt ceilings, government shutdowns, natural disasters, terror attacks and celebrity news. She began her career in Reno, NV followed by Palm Springs, CA and Milwaukee, WI.

Brewer is a Remembrance Scholar and magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and Honors Program. She’s narrated several audiobooks and resides in New York with her husband and twin sons.

Contessa Brewer Social Media:

X: https://twitter.com/contessabrewer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contessabrewer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/contessa-brewer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contessabrewertv

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Skyler Logsdon, CEO of Boomerang.

Kimmel and Logsdon discuss SeventySix Capital's investment in Boomerang alongside:

Logsdon was born and raised in Ojai, CA., studied Entrepreneurship in Philadelphia at Drexel University, and spent time in SF, NYC, Charlotte, and LA before making Miami home in 2022.

In Logsdon’s free time, he loves calling his friends to talk about the day, live music, homemade smoothies, pick-up basketball, watching Andrea Bocelli concerts on YouTube with his grandma, and hitting the cold plunge and sauna at the end of the day.

Skyler Logsdon Social Media:

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

X: https://twitter.com/SkylerLogsdon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerlogsdon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyler.logsdon.1

Boomerang Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanks-boomerang/

X: https://twitter.com/thanksboomerang/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanksboomerang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThanksBoomerang

Matt Foss is former owner of two companies, CEO of a PE backed business and Division 1 football captain at Indiana University.

Foss understands the emotional and physical toll it takes to build something exceptional. He has experienced the highs and lows and thus many painful mistakes. Foss justified employing colleagues who were underperforming for longer than I should have, wrestled with my beliefs to ensure we made the Q4 shareholder targets, and been frustrated with my team because “HE” was unable to communicate a clear vision to execute on. 

Foss knows that it doesn’t have to be this way. His mission is to show you that there is a better way to gain the traction you crave!

As a natural implementer, Foss has always brought people together in a way that puts the vision first. Once the vision is clear, forging a united team that prioritizes group success over individual acclaim is critical. To get traction, you must be able to have tough conversations with skill and grace because no one likes addressing complicated personnel problems. Foss is here to drive you to accomplish the hard work because entering the danger zone is where the big gains happen.

Foss is also a Strategic Partner to the SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory agency.

Foss is a father of 3 (Gabby, Millie, Maddux) and married to his amazing and beautiful wife (Janelle) that put up with all of his sh*t.  

Matt Foss Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfoss37/

X: https://twitter.com/mattfoss37

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialoperatingsystem/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/EOSWorldwide

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Rob Ponger, CEO of Perfect Game.

Ponger was named CEO of Perfect Game in 2022.

Upon joining Perfect Game, Ponger quickly enhanced and expanded the company’s presence, reach and revenue. In concert with PG’s Chairman Rick Thurman, Ponger expanded Perfect Game’s business model beyond its core of youth events and services to include a proprietary technology platform (PG TECH), OTT live streaming service (PGTV), apparel line and state of the art training support.

Additionally, in a short span of time, Perfect Game enhanced its ability to introduce more youth to baseball and softball by expanding its presence with offices in new regions of the country, developing and managing new best-in-class baseball facilities and expanding into international markets.

Ponger spent nearly 20 years at IMG where, as CFO of IMG Media, he provided financial and investment oversight, led mergers and acquisitions, directed corporate restructuring and drove business development through the creation and implementation of strategic and tactical initiatives. Through that process, Ponger helped position IMG as one of the world’s most successful entertainment and sports agencies.

Over a seven-year span (2008-14), Ponger played an integral role in leading the finance group at IMG as senior vice president of strategic planning and financial operations, highlighted by the sale of IMG to WME/Silver Lake for $2.4 billion. Ponger co-led the successful sales process for IMG and reported directly to the CEO of the company during the transaction.

Ponger is a 1992 graduate of Bernard Baruch College where he attained his bachelor’s degree in accounting and passed all parts of the Uniform CPA exam.

He currently resides in Long Island, N.Y. with his wife, Francesca and sons, Dylan and Alexander.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Angelo Cataldi, former sports radio personality and author of Loud: How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned Up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America.

For over thirty years, Cataldi proudly occupied the airwaves as the unmistakable voice of 94 WIP Sportsradio, which ultimately shaped his identity as “Mr. Philadelphia’s Sports Talk Radio.” With a voice that could rattle the very foundations of Veterans Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field, he brought passionate discussions, expert analysis, and unfiltered opinions to the ears of countless listeners. It was during these broadcasts Angelo became a voice not just in the city but in the hearts of sports enthusiasts far and wide.

Outside the studio, Cataldi embraced his role as a husband and family man. Moving from the charming shores of Rhode Island, Angelo and his brood found a new home in the heart of Philadelphia. His journey has seen him through the highs and lows of life, including a divorce that reshaped his path and a remarriage that brought him a sense of completeness.

Cataldi is a true Philadelphia loyalist, passionately supporting all four of the city’s beloved sports teams. Although he could commandeer any press box, he often chose the comfort of his home, where Angelo watched more sports on TV than he attended in person. With a keen eye for the game and an insatiable appetite for the latest scores and strategies, Cataldi reveled in the thrill of competition from the comfort of his living room.

Website: https://angelocataldi.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095428750821

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theangelocataldi/

Order Angelo's book Loud: How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned Up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America: https://angelocataldi.com/loud/

Cindy Webster Social Media:

X: https://twitter.com/CindyWeb94

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-webster-215a884/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.stover.webster

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindywebster12/

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Alon Kremer, CEO of Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club.

Kremer studied for his master's at Harvard Business School, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. With over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, Kremer is looking to lead Hapoel Jerusalem to numerous championships and will be instrumental in the team's growth and success.

Kremer returned to Israel following a three-and-a-half-year stint with the NFL in Ticketing Analytics, a number of years at Caesars Entertainment Corporation and a short spell at MLS’s New England Revolution. Kremer spearheaded key initiatives and projects in ticketing, fan engagement and sponsorships supporting all 32 NFL teams.

Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club is a professional basketball team based in Jerusalem, Israel. The club was founded in 1943 and has a rich history of success. The team has won numerous championships with the last coming in the 2016-17 season. With Kremer as CEO, the team is poised to continue its success and achieve even greater heights in the years to come.

Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club Social Media:

Alon Kremer Social Media:

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Mark Neifeld, CEO of the Sport Fishing Championship.

Neifeld is a passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist, focusing much of his personal time on supporting local small businesses, coaching young entrepreneurs, working with SFC competitors on building their brands & businesses around their passion for angling events and supporting startups using SFC's large media platform. He grew up an inshore angler in Sarasota, Florida, fishing the Sarasota Bay and surrounding areas.

Mark's career includes front-office executive roles with the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Lightning, Georgia Dome, and as a Vice President with the Texas Rangers. While CEO of Complex Sports & Entertainment, Neifeld created and launched multiple touring sports properties, including Topgolf LIVE! and the Monster Energy Stadium Blitz with co-founder Rob Gronkowski. 

The Sport Fishing Championship was launched in an effort to showcase the sport of saltwater fishing, positively impact the local economies of their championship towns, and continuously improve the championship tournaments around a championship competition.

SFC Social Media:

Mark Neifeld Social Media: