The Sport Businessman Podcast

Edoardo Grandi
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Dec 3, 2025 • 23min

#58: Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida Ventures

Massimo Marinelli, Founder & Managing Partner of Berkida VenturesFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 39min

#57: Massimo Zanetti, Owner Virtus Bologna & Founder Segafredo Zanetti

Conversation with Massimo Zanetti, Founder of Segafredo Zanetti and Owner of Virtus Bologna. We discuss how he built a global coffee business from Italian roots, and why sport ownership and sponsorship are central to his strategy. The episode covers Segafredo Zanetti’s international expansion, the role of cycling and basketball in brand visibility, and the process of building Virtus Bologna into one of the most decorated basketball teams in Europe.For collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: ⁠sport-businessman.com⁠About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 21min

#56: Omer Atesmen, CEO The Snow League

Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow LeagueFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 25min

#55: Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP Team

Mike Buckley, Co-Owner & CEO of United States SailGP TeamFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 21min

#54: Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners

Matt Rizzetta, Founder & Managing Partner of Underdog Global PartnersFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 19min

#53: Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby

Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand RugbyFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 22min

#52: Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros Capital

Isaac Richard III, CEO of Mavros CapitalFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 29min

#51: Erik Stover, CEO of New York Cosmos

Erik Stover, CEO of New York CosmosFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 26min

#50: Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder of Atletico Dallas

Matt Valentine, Chairman & Founder Atletico DallasFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: ⁠edoardo@sport-businessman.com⁠🌐 Visit: ⁠sport-businessman.com⁠About the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 24min

#49: Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving League

Paul Rigault, CEO of DODS Diving LeagueFor collaborations, or if you are an investor or builder in sports and would like to appear on the podcast, contact: edoardo@sport-businessman.com🌐 Visit: sport-businessman.comAbout the Podcast:On The Sport Businessman Podcast, I speak with leading investors and operators in the business of sport, media, and entertainment. Together, we explore proven playbooks for profitability and strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment and entrepreneurial projects.

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