Wayne Kimmel: The VC Helping Big Ideas Become Reality in the Business of Sports

What does it take to walk into a room where you know no one — and leave with relationships that can change lives?In this episode of No Wrong Choices, we explore the career journey of Wayne Kimmel — sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, and founder of 76 Capital — whose work focuses on building relationships and helping entrepreneurs turn big ideas into real companies.Wayne shares how a chance encounter introduced him to venture capital, why relationships are the foundation of long-term success, and how he helped pioneer innovation across the business of sports. From early investments like Seamless (now part of Grubhub) — which helped transform how millions of people order food — to backing cutting-edge sports technology companies, Wayne’s work has centered on helping big ideas move from possibility to reality.His story reveals how curiosity, persistence, and a commitment to helping others can open unexpected doors — and why showing up and building genuine relationships still matters more than ever.Key HighlightsThe moment that sparked Wayne’s move from law to venture capitalWhy networking is really about building genuine relationshipsWhat investors look for in founders and big ideasHow technology and data are transforming the sports industryPractical advice for creating opportunity in your own careerIf you want to build meaningful relationships, take smarter risks, and better understand how opportunities are created — this conversation is packed with insight. To discover more episodes or connect with us:website: https://www.nowrongchoices.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowrongchoicespod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-wrong-choices-podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nowrongchoicesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086704773105