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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 17 MIN

025 Investing in Sports Tech with Sydney Couval of NewBound VC

from The Sports Business Leaders Podcast · host Sports Business Leaders

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.

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.

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