HTX Sports Tech speaks with Thomas Fields, Founder and CEO of GRIND Inc. An athlete, self-taught mechanical engineer and tech entrepreneur Thomas recognized a lack of well-designed sports equipment and is attacking the problem head on with plans to leverage technology & sports to bridge the racial and inequality gap within the Black and Latinx communities. Visit our site to learn more about HTX Sports Tech and view upcoming speaker series conversations. Website: https://www.htxsportstech.com  SPEAKER SERIES Conversations with leading sports industry executives and startup entrepreneurs sharing their unique stories, innovative products & services, and insights on navigating the esports and sports technology ecosystem. Highlighting individuals that shift their organizations forward and strategically initiate change in the industry solutions around the fan, athlete, and stadium experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/htxsportstech/support

HTX Sports Tech speaks with Craig Swaisgood, Senior Director Operations and Insights recently with the Houston Astros. As Senior Director Operations and Insights Craig is a data-driven strategist who creates positive, sustainable business outcomes by challenging conventional thinking, identifying solutions to drive efficiencies, and empowering people to achieve organizational effectiveness. A business change leader with proven success optimizing growth and performance across the private and public sectors. Visit our site to learn more about HTX Sports Tech and view upcoming speaker series conversations. Website: https://www.htxsportstech.com  SPEAKER SERIES Conversations with leading sports industry executives and startup entrepreneurs sharing their unique stories, innovative products & services, and insights on navigating the esports and sports technology ecosystem. Highlighting individuals that shift their organizations forward and strategically initiate change in the industry solutions around the fan, athlete, and stadium experience.  FORMAT 0:00 Opening 1:46 Craig shares his background and path to the Astros 5:24 Utilizing data to provide insights 8:19 Simplifying data for consumption 13:25 Explanation of false positives 15:30 Evaluation of new ideas and products 19:11 Seamless digital and in-person environments 21:19 Opportunities through esports --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/htxsportstech/support

HTX Sports Tech speaks with Mike T. Brown, CEO and Founder of Win-Win. Win-Win works with professional athletes to create “gamified giving” making donations more unique, fun, and engaging. The Win-Win platform enables influencers to monetize their fanbase, for good, while helping brands reach end consumers in a more effective, thoughtful way. View the online video of the speaker series conversation by visiting www.htxsportstech.com/speaker-series.  SPEAKER SERIES Conversations with leading sports industry executives and startup entrepreneurs sharing their unique stories, innovative products & services, and insights on navigating the esports and sports technology ecosystem. Highlighting individuals that shift their organizations forward and strategically initiate change in the industry solutions around the fan, athlete, and stadium experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/htxsportstech/support