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Megha Gambhir co-founder & CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics on building a global sports analytics company and helping athletes improve sports performance.

Apr 8, 2024

Megha Gambhir, CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics, discusses starting with an Excel spreadsheet to revolutionizing sports analytics. Topics include working with international federations, leaving a secure job, building AI-based solutions, funding challenges, and manifesting goals. She shares insights on data-driven sports, video analysis, real-time analytics, and the journey from corporate dissatisfaction to sports tech entrepreneurship.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing the need to pivot and achieve product-market fit is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey.

Transitioning from a technology background to founding a sports analytics company showcases a unique journey.

Evolving the business model through resilience and market research demonstrates adaptability.

Deep dives

Key advice on recognizing the need to pivot and achieve product-market fit

Recognizing the need to pivot and achieve product-market fit is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey. This involves embracing that something is not working, a challenging yet essential step. By acknowledging this and accepting it, founders can move towards finding solutions that align better with market needs.

Introduction

3min

Navigating Challenges and Pivots in Sports Analytics

20min

From Corporate Dissatisfaction to Sports Technology Entrepreneurship

9min

Data Analysis and Performance Enhancement in Racket Sports

4min

Importance of Data-Driven Decision-Making and Technology in Daily Life and Sports

2min

Evolution of Fundraising Capabilities

12min

Driven by love for Table Tennis. Megha Gambhir, is the amazing co-founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. Her company is revolutionising the world of sports by providing athletes with cutting-edge analytics and insights to improve their performance.

She talks about how she got started with a MVP - an Excel spreadsheet, to now working the ITTF and multiple international federations on her client list and a number of global clients. She talks about leaving a well-paying job to figure it all out.

Talks about working with her husband (pros & cons) She talks about pivoting. Building a B2B AI-based SaaS platform, enabling end-to-end tournament management with live streaming and building an AI-based video analysis solution. She talks about funding. The two main questions VC’s asked about. Advice for building an MVP . What should a first time entrepreneur be focusing on? Manifesting things, and table tennis tips. So please enjoy the show.

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