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Betting on the Business of Sports Media | Joe Pompliano, Huddle Up

In this episode, Erik sits down with Joe Pompliano, an investor, entrepreneur, and one of the fastest-growing personalities in sports, to talk all about sports media and business.

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Turpentine Media
February 26, 2024

In this episode, Erik sits down with Joe Pompliano, an investor, entrepreneur, and one of the fastest-growing personalities in sports, to talk all about sports media and business. From opportunities for entrepreneurs in the sports industry, to athlete entrepreneurship, to the importance of mastering a niche content creation within the realm of sports, this episode is a masterclass in the intersections between sports, digital media, business, and investment. This conversation was recorded in early 2023.

We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.

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Timestamps

(00:00) Episode preview

(04:03) The Evolution of Sports Media

(06:11) The Power of Athletes in Business

(11:59) The Global Reach of the NBA

(15:21) Investing in the Sports Industry

(20:05) The Potential of Athletes as Entrepreneurs

(24:57) The Challenges of Minority Ownership in Sports Teams

(26:17) Opportunities to Make Money in Sports

(27:54) Content Creation in Sports

(29:35) The Role of Agents in Sports

(31:52) The Future of Sports Media

(33:14) Investing in Athletes

(38:47) The Power of Sports Broadcasting

(44:01) The Future of the NBA