Changing the Game
Episode 16 of the API Futures podcast, hosted by Ascend, titled "Changing the Game" was published on May 12, 2025 and runs 39 minutes.
May 12, 2025 ·39m · API Futures
Summary
Basketball’s impact goes beyond the court—it’s about community, culture, and connection. Christopher Helfrich, CEO of Eat. Learn. Play. (Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s foundation) joins Golden State Valkyries' head coach Natalie Nakase and CEO Jess Smith to explore leadership and social impact in sports. From Natalie’s groundbreaking coaching career to Jess’s role in building the Valkyries franchise, this conversation dives into the future of basketball and its power to drive change.
Episode Description
Basketball’s impact goes beyond the court—it’s about community, culture, and connection. Christopher Helfrich, CEO of Eat. Learn. Play. (Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s foundation) joins Golden State Valkyries' head coach Natalie Nakase and CEO Jess Smith to explore leadership and social impact in sports. From Natalie’s groundbreaking coaching career to Jess’s role in building the Valkyries franchise, this conversation dives into the future of basketball and its power to drive change.
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