The Sport Businessman Podcast
Edoardo Grandi
The Sport Businessman Podcast goes inside the deals, strategies, and power plays shaping global sport, media, and entertainment. Hosted by Edoardo Grandi, each episode features unfiltered conversations with investors, owners, and operators building the business behind the game.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 14min
#47: Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital | Pt.2
Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital
Sep 24, 2025 • 5min
15 Acquisitions in 4 Minutes - Money in Motion (Sept 24th)
15 deals in under 4 minutes from stadium projects to billion-dollar media moves. Here’s where investors are putting money in sports, media, and entertainment this week.
Sep 23, 2025 • 12min
#46: Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital | Pt.1
Koen Bosma, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Apex Capital
Jun 5, 2025 • 18min
#45: Brett Johnson, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Shareholder Ipswich Town FC | Pt.2
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
Jun 3, 2025 • 16min
#44: Brett Johnson, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Shareholder Ipswich Town FC | Pt.1
Brett Johnson, CEO Benevolent Capital, Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC , Phoenix Rising FC.
May 29, 2025 • 18min
#43: Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion | Pt.2
Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
May 27, 2025 • 18min
#42: Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion | Pt.1
Paul Beirne, Founder Canadian Premier League & Ex-Head of Commercial at Brighton & Hove Albion
May 22, 2025 • 20min
#41: Danny Dekker, Managing Director Westchester SC | Pt.2
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable club and how structure and strategy can shape the future of American soccer.
May 20, 2025 • 18min
#40: Danny Dekker, Managing Director Westchester SC | Pt.1
Danny Dekker, Managing Director of Westchester SC and former founder of New York Dutch Lions FC, joins the podcast to share the story behind launching and growing the American club. With years of experience across European and U.S. football, Danny breaks down the operational model and long-term vision driving Westchester SC. In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable club and how structure and strategy can shape the future of American soccer.
Mar 25, 2025 • 13min
#39: (ITA) Umberto Gandini, President of LBA | Pt.2
Nella seconda parte dell’intervista con Umberto Gandini, Presidente della Lega Basket Serie A, approfondiamo il progetto Next Gen e le iniziative strategiche per valorizzare il talento giovanile in Italia. Discutiamo il ruolo della digitalizzazione, del branding dei club, e dell’importanza della visione a lungo termine per lo sviluppo commerciale della LBA. Un confronto ricco di spunti per comprendere come innovazione e progettualità possano trasformare il basket italiano in un’eccellenza europea.
