013 Inside the Sports Data Revolution with Rolling Insights

In this episode of Sports Business Leaders, host Justin Titchenell sits down with Josh Hansen, co-founder of Rolling Insights, to dive into the company’s evolution from a consulting firm product division into a fast-growing sports data provider.Josh shares the challenges of sourcing affordable, reliable data and how that led to acquiring the IP behind their flagship platform, Sportwise. He introduces the Breakaway Accelerator Program, designed to empower early-stage sports tech startups through resources and community.The discussion expands into the growing impact of AI in fantasy sports, betting, injury prevention, and fan engagement, highlighting real-world applications such as natural language processing, data visualization, and automated video creation.Josh also talks about their partnership with Chata AI, a Calgary-based company leveraging Rolling Insights' data across NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA football. The conversation highlights the collaborative and close-knit nature of the sports tech industry, where innovation and support go hand-in-hand—even among competitors.If you’re interested in the future of sports tech, AI, and entrepreneurship in the sports business world, this episode is for you.