Isaiah Kacyvenski made it from poverty, to Harvard, and then to a career in the NFL. Now, he's a part of a $150 million sports fund as Founder and Managing Partner at Will Ventures - a venture capital investment fund focused on sports technology. Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower as they speak to Isaiah about his journey, and what's next for his firm and for investing in sports.

Isaiah Kacyvenski made it from poverty, to Harvard, and then to a career in the NFL. Now, he's a part of a $150 million sports fund as Founder and Managing Partner at Will Ventures - a venture capital investment fund focused on sports technology. Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower as they speak to Isaiah about his journey, and what's next for his firm and for investing in sports.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

Bloomberg Business of Sports

From the NFL to a $150M Venture Capital Fund

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.

Brad also talked about new developments for his team’s upcoming brand new stadium.

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters.

- Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women’s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo. They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.
Brad also talked about new developments for his team&rsquo;s upcoming brand new stadium. On this episode, we also hear from: - Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women&rsquo;s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

New York City FC CEO Brad Sims on the World Cup

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed her thoughts on this year’s March Madness tournament.

Val also talked about UConn men’s and women’s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. 

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement.

- Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo. They discussed her thoughts on this year&rsquo;s March Madness tournament.
Val also talked about UConn men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. On this episode, we also hear from: - Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement. - Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman on March Madness and UConn Basketball

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Los Angeles Host Committee President and CEO Kathryn Schloessman joins to speak about how the city is preparing for the World Cup with just over 2 months left to go. 
On this episode:
What LA has to offer for visitors outside of the games at the stadium
How impactful it is to have the opening match for the US
How the city is preparing for hosting matches with Iran

Los Angeles Host Committee President and CEO Kathryn Schloessman joins to speak about how the city is preparing for the World Cup with just over 2 months left to go. On this episode:
<ul>
<li>What LA has to offer for visitors outside of the games at the stadium</li>
<li>How impactful it is to have the opening match for the US</li>
<li>How the city is preparing for hosting matches with Iran</li>
</ul>

Business of Soccer: LA Is Preparing To Be Major World Cup Hub 

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