097 Matt Wolff on Sports Collectibles, Fan Emotion & Entrepreneurship

Matt Wolff is the founder of Ticket Time Machine. On this episode we discuss how he’s bringing physical keepsakes back to sports and live events in a digital-first world. Matt shares the story behind the company’s creation after attending a Marlins no-hitter in 2017 and realizing fans still craved memorable ticket collectibles tied to emotional moments.The conversation dives into fan psychology, building relationships with teams like the Florida Panthers, lessons learned from launching a company during COVID-19, and the importance of flexibility, persistence, and simply getting started as an entrepreneur. Matt also shares advice for companies looking to work with sports teams and explains why creating memorable fan experiences is ultimately about making people feel something.