Kyle is joined by David Rudolph, CEO of PlayOn Sports, a leader in high school sports streaming, ticketing, and information with NFHS Network, GoFan, and MaxPreps. David discusses the evolution of streaming in high school sports, the growth of digital ticketing, and the significance of the MaxPreps acquisition as a platform for high school sports information. He shares insights on audience demographics, monetization strategies, and why AI is so important to achieving scale in youth and amateur sports. He also speaks candidly on the increasing investor interest in youth sports and the potential for innovation in this fragmented market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to PlayOn and David Rudolph

02:49 Evolution of Streaming in High School Sports

05:41 The Role of Digital Ticketing and GoFan

09:01 MaxPreps Acquisition and Its Impact

11:53 Understanding the Audience of High School Sports

14:53 Monetization Strategies and Sponsorship Opportunities

17:54 The Future of Local vs. National Sponsorships

20:55 PlayOn's Position in the Sports Ecosystem

23:46 The Importance of AI in Sports Technology

26:42 Future Directions and Innovations for PlayOn

29:36 Investor Interest in Youth Sports

32:42 Innovations in the Youth Sports Space

35:33 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Links:

https://www.playonsports.com/

https://nfhsnetwork.playonsports.com/overview

https://maxpreps.playonsports.com/overview

https://gofan.playonsports.com/home

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Kyle Scott is joined by Tony Caudill, cofounder of Duesy, a “text-first” payments and communication platform for youth sports clubs and tournaments. Tony is a two-time payments startup founder and began working on Duesy when he saw a clear need for a better payments solution in the youth sports ecosystem.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Youth Sports Business
• 08:17 - Introduction to Doozy and Its Origins
• 11:22 - Introduction of Digital Ticketing in Youth Sports
• 26:17 - The Importance of Branding in Youth Sports
• 28:15 - The Power of Data in Youth Sports
• 40:01 - Navigating the Second Time Around: Lessons from Experience

Links:

https://www.justduesyme.com/

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