052 Danny Davis on Building Recon Sports into Premier Sports Data Company

On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin Titchenell is joined by Danny Davis, Founder & CEO of Recon Sports, to break down how elite programs turn data chaos into competitive advantage.Danny shares his path from West Point and five years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer to building a platform now used by Power Four programs across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.At Recon Sports, he replaces dozens of disconnected tools with a single unified system—integrating millions of data points to drive better decisions in recruiting, player development, and performance. The conversation also pulls lessons directly into entrepreneurship.You’ll hear:How military reconnaissance translates to sports and businessWhy too many tools slow teams down instead of helping themThe mindset difference between first-time and scaled foundersWhy seeking rejection accelerates product-market fitWhere real opportunity exists as sports tech consolidatesIf you’re building in sports or tech and care about clarity, speed, and execution, this episode is for you.