From Premier League Lawyer to Sports Tech Founder w/ Olly Weingarten

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Oliver Weingarten shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur in the sports industry. He discusses his early career at the Premier League, the autonomy he experienced, and how his background shaped his entrepreneurial skills. Ollie reflects on the challenges and rewards of founding his own agency, Summit Sports, and the innovative experiences he had at Virtually Live. The discussion also touches on the evolution of Formula One and the importance of engaging audiences in sports. In this conversation, Olly Weingarten shares his journey into the eSports industry, discussing the innovative ideas he explored, the challenges he faced, and the importance of social purpose in gaming. He reflects on the business models of eSports organizations, the role of publishers, and the need for local teams to foster community engagement. Olly emphasizes the transferable skills that gaming can teach young people and the missed opportunities for social transformation within the industry. He also recounts the impact of fraud on his business and the emotional toll it took on him as an entrepreneur. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ollie Weingarten and His Journey 07:01 The Origins of Entrepreneurial Skills 14:33 Becoming a Lawyer and Early Career 21:12 The Startup Experience at Virtually Live 27:01 The Journey into eSports 32:32 Challenges in the eSports Industry 39:01 The Role of Publishers in eSports 45:02 Social Purpose in eSports 54:29 Reflections on the Journey Follow Oliver on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverweingarten/ Checkout Summit Sports here: hhttps://summitsports.co.uk/ Want a 1-hour free advisory session with me, Greg McCallum? 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/meetings/gmccallum?uuid=c7ed45d8-c8fe-4b6a-9eda-d062fd02c9ad