#221: Robert Thompson, Valhalla SC Arena - Reinventing Sports Entertainment

Rob Thompson, the creator of Punch Bowl Social, is launching his next venture—Valhalla SC Arena. Designed to merge the energy of live sports with immersive technology and social experience, Valhalla marks a bold step into the future of sports entertainment.

Rob brings decades of experience in hospitality and experiential spaces, now applying that playbook to a new category: sports-driven social arenas. With the first public reveal of Valhalla SC Arena happening here, Rob shares his vision, the inspiration behind the concept, and how he plans to scale it into a cultural phenomenon. 

From his evolution as a founder to the role of smart capital and community-building in sports, this episode captures the launch of something big.

Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Rob Thompson and Valhalla SC Arena 02:33 – The Evolution of Punch Bowl Social 04:48 – Identifying Market Opportunities 07:25 – The Concept of Valhalla SC Arena 10:07 – Target Demographics and Revenue Streams 12:31 – The Future of Sports Entertainment 14:55 – Scaling and Expansion Strategies 17:13 – The Role of Smart Capital in Sports

Robert Thompson

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🏠 Website:⁠ https://profluence.com⁠

🐣 Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash⁠

💼 LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/⁠

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