025 Investing in Sports Tech with Sydney Couval of NewBound VC

In this episode of the SBL Podcast, we’re joined by Sydney Couval, investor at NewBound VC, a firm focused on sports tech and media. Sydney shares how their team supports early-stage founders with real operational expertise—and why they’re betting big on companies like Tomorrow Sports, co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.We also dive into:How to pitch platforms (not just products) for long-term growthWhat fan engagement looks like in a post-cable, mobile-first worldWhen celebrity involvement helps—or hurts—your businessListen now and connect with Sydney to keep the conversation going.