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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 37 MIN

AI in Sports Decision‑Making: Beyond Analytics in Front Offices | Sports CTO Talks

from Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast · host SportsFirst - Sports Tech Company

"Beyond Analytics: How AI is Redefining Decision-Making in Sports Front Offices"🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down with Darrick “DJ” Johnson, the Founder & CEO of Sherpa Sports AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of sports, athlete management, and decision-making across the industry.From his journey as a former collegiate and professional football player to leading innovation at global companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Dell, DJ shares how those experiences shaped his vision for building Sherpa Sports AI - an intelligent platform designed to support recruiting, NIL strategy, scouting, contract decisions, and athlete performance.Raised in Compton, California, and driven by a passion for creating better opportunities for athletes, DJ brings powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and the intersection of sports and technology.This conversation dives into the real impact of AI in sports front offices and why smarter systems are becoming essential for the next generation of sports organizations.Subscribe to our channel:🌐 Website - ⁠https://www.sportsfirst.net/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔗 LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportsfirst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sportsfirst_tech/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/SportsFirst/61564940323952/⁠💻 Github - ⁠https://github.com/mobilefirstinc#sportsfirst⁠🎧 Apple Podcast - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sports-cto-talks-sports-tech-podcast/id1886640758 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Amazon Music - ⁠https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2f60dc62-487a-4111-bcc0-f5d78dcf6d8b/sports-cto-talks---sports-tech-podcast⁠#SportsBusiness #Podcast #SportsIndustry #SportsTech

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