

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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Apr 9, 2024 • 10min
#25: Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County Football Club | Pt.1
Ross Burbeary, Head of Football Development & Performance at Derby County Football Club, shares his unique journey from hockey player to sports scientist. He explores the critical role of curiosity and work ethic in understanding athletic performance, especially in football. Burbeary discusses how data is revolutionizing decision-making, balancing analytics with the sport's traditional essence, and the importance of aligning individual and team goals for success. His insights into performance measurement offer a fascinating glimpse into the future of football.

Apr 3, 2024 • 9min
#24: (ITA) Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC | Pt.2
Roberto De Fanti, Football Agent & Intermediary at RDF Football and Former A.F.C Sunderland Football Director

Apr 1, 2024 • 15min
#23: (ITA) Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC | Pt.1
Roberto De Fanti, FIFA Intermediary & Ex-Football Director of Sunderland AFC

Feb 1, 2024 • 10min
#22: Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency | Pt.2
Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Agency.

Jan 30, 2024 • 9min
#21: Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency | Pt.1
Michelle Colson, Professional Football Player for Rangers & Ambassador for DivineTime Sports Marketing Agency

Jan 25, 2024 • 11min
#20: Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC | Pt.2
Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer at AEK Athens FC

Jan 23, 2024 • 13min
#19: Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC | Pt.1
Nikos Karouzas, Chief Commercial Officer of AEK Athens FC.

Jan 18, 2024 • 21min
#18: Nick Littlehales, #1 Sleep Coach of Elite Athletes | Pt.2
Nick Littlehales, Sports Sleep Coach. Founder of the R90 Technique & International Best Selling Author of SLEEP.

Jan 16, 2024 • 12min
#17: Nick Littlehales, #1 Sleep Coach of Elite Athletes | Pt.1
Nick Littlehales, Founder of the R90 Technique & International Best Selling Author of SLEEP.

Jan 8, 2024 • 12min
#16: Mathieu Lacome, Chief Performance Officer Parma Calcio 1913 | Pt.2
Mathieu Lacome, Chief Performance & Data Analytics Officer at Parma Calcio 1913, discusses innovative data strategies in sports. He highlights how clubs can align data with their goals, implementing techniques like the poker chip exercise for actionable insights. Lacome also shares insights on agility in data management, inspired by tech startups, and emphasizes the importance of user engagement. Additionally, he advocates for building data literacy among future sports analysts, encouraging the use of online resources and networking to enhance skills.