Episode 9: David Steele - Plug & Play's ‘Mini Silicon Valley’ Model to Sports Innovations & Tech with trey Holder & Kevin Smith

Episode 9: David Steele - Plug & Play's ‘Mini Silicon Valley’ Model to Sports Innovations & Tech with trey Holder & Kevin Smith


Quick Moments


The Power of Plug and Play Tech Center: Investment, Support, and Opportunity - EssentiallySports


Startup Investment

What's your take

What drives investor interest in a startup plan the most?

Problem

Market

Model

From Dallas Cowboys to Major Leagues: Exploring the Core Goals When Seeking New Partners - EssentiallySports


Financing Plan

What's your take

What do you believe is key to a successful financing plan?

Accuracy

Flexibility

Clarity

The Plug and Play Blueprint: David Steele Explores Integrating Startups Into the Sports Ecosystem - EssentiallySports


Youth Sports Programs

What's your take

Which component is essential in developing youth sports programs?

Training

Mentorship

Resources

Plug and Play Sportstech Accelerator

What's your take

What is the primary objective of Plug and Play's Sportstech accelerator program?

Enhancing fan engagement

Maximizing human potential and performance

Developing smart stadium solutions

Innovation in Sports

What's your take

What is the biggest driver of innovation in sports today?

Data

Fans

AI

Technology in Modern Sports

What's your take

What’s the most impactful use of technology in modern sports?

Training

Engagement

Safety

Sports Startups Success

What's your take

What best supports long-term success for sports startups?

Funding

Mentors

Network

Corporate Trait in Startup Partnerships

What's your take

What’s the most valuable corporate trait in startup partnerships?

Agility

Vision

Trust

Sports Tech Transformation

What's your take

What element makes sports tech truly transformative?

Immersion

Automation

Insight

Digital Sports Experiences

What's your take

What do fans care about most in digital sports experiences?

Access

Realism

Control

Sports Innovation Ecosystems

What's your take

What should be the central value in sports innovation ecosystems?

Openness

Impact

Inclusion

Innovation Barriers in Traditional Sports

What's your take

What’s the biggest barrier to innovation in traditional sports?

Culture

Cost

Risk

Future of Sports Business Models

What's your take

What will most shape the future of sports business models?

Streaming

Subscriptions

Personalization

Sports-Tech Founder Success Factor

What's your take

What’s the most critical success factor for a sports-tech founder?

Grit

Vision

Speed

AI Adoption in Sports

What's your take

What area of sports will benefit most from AI adoption?

Coaching

Scouting

Rehab

Smart Stadium Definition

What's your take

What makes a smart stadium truly “smart”?

Connectivity

Experience

Safety

Building Global Sports Brands

What's your take

What’s the most powerful tool for building global sports brands today?

Content

Culture

Talent

NFL Team Long-Term Success

What's your take

What is the most critical factor in an NFL team's long-term success?

Talent

Culture

Strategy

NFL Fan Experience Transformation

What's your take

What has most transformed the NFL fan experience in the last decade?

Streaming

Mobile

Fantasy

NFL Global Fanbase Challenge

What's your take

What is the biggest challenge for NFL teams building global fanbases?

Timezone

Relevance

Loyalty

Modern NFL Training Performance Edge

What's your take

What is the greatest performance edge in modern NFL training?

Recovery

Metrics

Customization

Technology for Sports Training

What's your take

What technology has the greatest potential to change sports training?

VR

AI

Sensors

Role of Accelerators in Sports Innovation

What's your take

What role do accelerators play in sports innovation?

Mentors

Connectors

Funders

Successful Sports Partnerships

What's your take

What defines a successful partnership between startups and corporates in sports?

Trust

Vision

Flexibility

Most Valuable Data in Sports Analytics

What's your take

What is the most valuable data type in sports analytics?

Performance

Health

Fan