
The Profluence Pod đ
Insightful convos with the founders, operators, and investors transforming the future of sports.
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Dr. Jim Borchers is the President and CEO of the U.S. Council for Athletesâ Health (USCAH) and the Chief Medical Officer for the Big Ten Conference. With nearly two decades as a team physician for Ohio State football and seven years as head team physician for the entire athletic department, Dr. Borchers is a leading ad
John DâOrsay is the CEO of EventConnect, a leading technology platform transforming the way sports tournaments are managed. With over 20 years of experience in technology, data, and automation, John is dedicated to streamlining tournament operations through innovative digital solutions. EventConnect is redefining sport
Akshat Prakash is the CTO of Camb.ai, an AI-driven company revolutionizing language accessibility. With a background in AI from Carnegie Mellon and experience at Apple AI, Ack is at the forefront of innovation, helping enterprises and creators reach global audiences.Camb.aiâs proprietary models, MARS & BOLI, have been

#214: Ryan Weldon, Founder of 13th Bridge Games Studio - Reimagining Sports Gaming
Ryan Weldon, the founder of 13th Bridge Games Studio, is a life-long gamer and sports fanatic with an extensive background in marketing, sales, and management. He previously served in high-level roles at Bausch Health and Johnson & Johnson, overseeing multi-billion dollar transactions. Ryan also worked as a consultant

#213: Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads - The Digital Home for Pickleball Players
Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads, is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the fastest-growing sport in America â pickleball. With 36.5 million players and counting, the sportâs rapid rise has created a surge in court shortages, long wait times, and overwhelmed organizers.To tackle these

#212: Keith Stein, Founder of Womenâs Pro Baseball League - Pioneering Womenâs Baseball
Keith Stein, CEO of the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball team, is making waves in sports by spearheading the return of professional womenâs baseball â the first league of its kind in North America since the 1950s. The Womenâs Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is set to debut in 2025, with six teams playing in intimate ballparks a