Passion Over Pedigree: How Ira Miller Builds Billion-Dollar Sports Investments | Seth Farbman's Podcast

What does it take to go from Wall Street deals to building the future of sports?In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, we sit down with Ira Miller Founder of First Inning Holdings to explore how private equity is reshaping the sports industry. From youth sports and women’s leagues to billion-dollar exits and media-driven growth, Ira shares what really drives success behind the scenes.This conversation goes beyond the numbers. It’s about backing the right people, spotting emerging opportunities, and why passion often beats pedigree.If you're a founder, investor, or just curious about the business of sports, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.Seth’s CompaniesVstock Transfer – https://www.vstocktransfer.com/Share Media – https://www.sharemedia.co/Listen to the ShowApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-farbman-on-podcast-from-startup-to-stock-exchange/id1356667808Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/54i7xkWaAALAFrUvk4WZcNConnect with SethLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstockTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbmanTwitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1About the ShowFrom Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.Chapters :00:00 – Introduction: Passion Over Pedigree00:55 – What First Inning Holdings Does03:06 – Turning Passion Into a Career04:02 – Ira’s Wall Street Journey & $7B in Exits06:09 – Family Background & Early Influences09:03 – How to Evaluate Sports Investments17:17 – Why Soccer Could Dominate Globally25:27 – Investor vs Operator: Ira’s Approach30:27 – What Makes First Inning Holdings Different36:21 – Advice for Founders Pitching Investors38:43 – The Savannah Bananas & Sports Entertainment FutureConnect with Seth LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfarbman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethfarbmanstock TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@sethfarbman Twitter (X) – https://x.com/sethfarbman1