#249: Paul Rigault, Døds Diving League - Inside the Fastest-Growing Extreme Sport

Paul Rigault is the CEO and co-founder of the Døds Diving League and Døds Federation, the global governing bodies behind one of the world’s fastest-growing extreme sports: Døds diving. Originating in Norway, Døds—short for “Death Diving”—combines high diving with the flair of skateboarding and parkour. With massive splashes, aerial tricks, and fearless athletes, it’s become a viral hit among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. In this episode, Paul shares how the sport went from a niche Norwegian pastime to a global phenomenon, what it takes to host a Døds event, and how they’re building the future of extreme sports. Chapters: 02:30 The Evolution of Diving 2.0 05:13 Competition Structure and Athlete Selection 08:01 Building the League in the U.S. 10:38 Monetization and Business Model 13:19 Event Experience and Community Engagement 16:01 Technology and Media Production 18:47 Future Trends and Community Focus Paul Rigault: 🏠Website: https://dodsdivingleague.com/ Andrew Petcash: 🏠 Website: https://profluence.com 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/ Thanks for listening! Hit the “follow” button to stay updated on new podcasts.