#121 Robyn Duda - CEO & Co-Founder, RacquetX

Welcome to episode 121 of Sports Management Podcast. Robyn Duda is the CEO of RacquetX and a leading event expert and entrepreneurial leader in the field. Get ready to learn about: How Robyn Went From luxury weddings to Padel How She is Trying to Understand What Makes Industries Tick How She Founded RacquetX What skills you need to work in events The RacquetX event in Miami 2024 How She Became an Entrepreneur Although Most People Advised Against It Virtual vs Live Events Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event And much more! ________________________________________________ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9kmxSm4vbJA  Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Robyn’s Background  03:18 From Luxury Weddings to Sports  05:40 Skills Needed in the Event Industry 07:28 What is RacquetX? 11:50 Investment Opportunities in Racket Sports  12:53 RacquetX in Miami 2024  17:59 How Robyn Got Into Sports 20:53 Robyn’s Basketball Experience 23:05 Being an Over-Achiever  24:03 Robyn’s Educational Background 24:55 Becoming an Entrepreneur  27:05 Strategies in Events 28:44 Virtual vs Live Events  30:28 Sustainable Events  31:55 Leveraging Data  33:30 Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event  36:44 Best Advice for Aspiring Event Managers ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com