Know What Is Next
Want to learn more about the most talked about topics and trends in the sports business industry from the sports business executives who run it?
Join Next League’s CEO David Nugent, a sports technology industry veteran and thought leader with over 20 years experience in the ever-changing technology services business. Tune in every week for insightful and engaging discussions on everything from artificial intelligence and fan engagement to the changing media landscape and the growth of women’s sports with the sports industry’s leading executives.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 44 episodes
Know What Is Next
Latest Episodes
The Human Side of Modern Sports Leadership with Andrew Siegel
In an industry being reshaped by NIL, the transfer portal, and private capital, one question is becoming unavoidable: how do leaders make principled decisions when everything feels up for grabs?Investor Andrew Siegel breaks down what...
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Episode 44
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43:36
What Makes a Sports Tech Business “Exitable” with Igor Ulis
What REALLY makes a business worth buying, and what should founders actually optimize for? In this candid conversation, Dave sits down with longtime friend and former business partner Igor Ulis, partner at Hudson Technology Syst...
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Episode 43
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48:17
The Future of Horse Racing: AI, Wearables & the Breeders’ Cup with Justin McDonald
Billion-dollar track upgrades and next-generation wagering are re-shaping the horse racing industry. But what does it look like when a legacy sport leans hard into tech, data, and global expansion all at once? Justin McDonald, EVP and CMO at...
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Episode 42
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30:30
What’s Changing in Global Sport: Media Fragmentation, New Owners & Leadership Trends
The sports industry is entering one of its most volatile eras. Media models are breaking, new global buyers are emerging, and traditional league structures are under pressure. Few people have a clearer read on these shifts than <...
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Episode 41
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50:30
How AWS Helped the NFL, PGA TOUR & NHL Use Data to Drive Results
Sports organizations are under pressure to deliver MORE. Deeper insights, smarter production, and personalized fan experiences. In this episode, AWS Global Head of Sports Julie Souza takes David through 3 high-impact case studies across the ...
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Episode 40
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41:54