
The Profluence Pod 🌐
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#206: Brandon McCaghren - Founder of the Professional Grappling Federation | Revolutionizing Jiu-Jitsu
Brandon McCaghren is a pioneer in the Jiu-Jitsu world, being the first to introduce the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system in the Southeastern United States. A well-respected instructor and content creator, Brandon has built a significant online following, with over 150,000 subscribers on both YouTube and Instagram. His infl
A Baseball Life: Player, GM, Coach, and Innovator Few people have seen the game of baseball from as many angles as Ruben Amaro Jr.—big league player, general manager, coach, and now, co-founder of Sluggball, a brand-new take on the sport he’s dedicated his life to. Baseball runs deep in Amaro’s family. His father, Rube

#204: Alex Van Alen & John Pruellaget - FlingGolf is Making Golf More Fun & Accessible
FlingGolf is transforming golf—making it more active, more fun, and more accessible. Instead of using traditional golf clubs, players use the New Swarm FlingStick to hurl the ball, shaping every shot from tee to hole. The best part? You can play on any golf course, and over 2,000 courses in 37 countries have already em
#203: Jason Syversen - Founder of Sportsvisio | The Future of Sports Analytics with SportsVisio
At SportsVisio, we are a team of passionate AI-driven software engineers and sports enthusiasts committed to transforming the way athletes and coaches engage with game data. Our technology makes pro-level stat tracking and highlight generation accessible without the need for expensive hardware or complex setups. Founde

#202: Joe Dunnigan - Founder & CEO, Alt Sports Data| Transforming Alternative Sports Betting Through Data & Technology
ALT Sports Data was founded in 2021 to revolutionize alternative sports betting through exclusive data rights, AI-driven trading models, and cutting-edge analytics. As CEO and Founder, Joe Dunnigan leads the company’s mission to provide sportsbooks with new betting markets while unlocking engagement, revenue, and fan g

#201: Pete Nakos - College Sports Business Reporter covering NIL at On3 | The Business of College Sports & NIL
Pete Nakos is a leading College Sports Business Reporter at On3 Sports, where he covers the evolving landscape of NIL, the transfer portal, and private equity's impact on college athletics. On3 is a premier sports media and technology company dedicated to delivering trusted news, analysis, and data across youth, high s