Erika Nardini, trailblazing CEO of Barstool Sports, discusses authenticity and tuning out critics

WHOOP Podcast

WHOOP Podcast
Erika Nardini, trailblazing CEO of Barstool Sports, discusses authenticity and tuning out critics
Nov 17, 2020 Season 1 Episode 99
Erika Nardini

Erika Nardini is one of the most influential women in sports. As the CEO of Barstool Sports, she has overseen the company's growth from 12 employees to hundreds and has helped establish the brand as one of the most recognizable in sports and beyond. Erika discusses her journey to Barstool (2:11), landing her dream job (5:12), working with Barstool founder Dave Portnoy (6:46), growing the brand authentically (10:13), creating a playground for personalities (15:59), cancel culture (22:19), political correctness (25:20), pushing back against naysayers (29:19), trusting her WHOOP (34:46), and how she identifies talent (36:47).

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