Calling the Shots
Calling the Shots
One-Zero
'Calling the Shots' is a One-Zero series exploring some of the innovative minds behind modern sports business. How did they get to the top? How are they changing the industry? What drives them? And what drives them crazy? Hosted by Andy McGeady, and with new episodes weekly, tune in to hear about their personal success stories and where the future of sports business is going.
Episode 4 - Alexandra Willis (Head of Communications, Content & Digital at AELTC and Wimbledon)
In this episode, we speak with Alexandra Willis, the multi-award-winning Head of Communications, Content and Digital at the AELTC, better known as Wimbledon. Alexandra gives some fascinating insights into the innovative technologies used to improve the fan experience around the world, what Wimbledon's commercial partners stand to gain, and the brands digital transformation in recent years.
Aug 28, 2019
23 min
Episode 3 - Dylan Boyd (Dir. at R/GA Ventures)
In this episode, Andy interviews Dylan Boyd, a Director at R/GA Ventures and MD of LA Dodgers Accelerator. They discuss his career working with the likes of Disney and Nike, explore how companies get into a final accelerator, and what these programs really have to offer for high potential startups.
Aug 22, 2019
21 min
Episode 2 - Eamonn Donlyn talks Blockchain in Sport
In this episode, Andy McGeady talks to Blockchain investor and entrepreneur Eamonn Donlyn. They discuss his previous life as an Emmy winning producer, his entry into blockchain and how the technology might influence sport in the near future.
Aug 15, 2019
22 min
Episode 1 - Mike Downey (Dir. Sports Tech at Microsoft)
In this episode of 'Calling the Shots', we caught up with Director of Sports Technology for Microsoft, Mike Downey, to talk about their partnerships with the NFL & the PGA Tour, how they use technology to solve unique problems in sport, and his take on how the traditional approach of corporate junkets is slowly dying a death.
Aug 6, 2019
26 min