The Sports Technology Panel featured Charles Scherr, VP of Capital Markets at Genius Sports, Drew Scheinman, Founding Partner of Brand Velocity Group, Dean Sisun, Co-Founder & CEO of Prophet Exchange, and Dan Porter, CEO of Overtime. The panel was moderated by Cantor’s Brett Knoblauch, CFA.

• This panel delved into the fascinating convergence of sports and emerging technological transformations that are revolutionizing how fans engage with their favorite teams, challenging age-old traditions in the process
• Genius Sports and Prophet Exchange highlighted the emergence of companies focused on sports betting and betting technologies, a nascent industry primed for opportunities with increasing legalization on the horizon and a largely untapped “in-play” addressable market in the United States
• Dan Porter touched on how sports are a scarce commodity and on the importance of social media and technology as the new form of customer engagement and interaction in the sports universe
• Drew Scheinman touched on what BVG looks for in an investment, specifically a sports investment. He emphasized BVG’s view of capital as a commodity and operational expertise as the real value-add of BVG’s team
• The panelists engaged in a thorough discussion on the continuing adoption of emerging technologies in the sports industry and the importance of advertising and engagement through the lens of social media

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