September 3, 2025
What if AI could transform how we understand and experience sports? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, SportsVisio CEO Jason Syversen discusses AI’s transformative power in sports technology. He shares his journey from hacker to founder, revealing how technology can democratize sports analytics and provide unprecedented insights for athletes at every level.
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Show Notes:
- AI can revolutionize sports analytics by automatically tracking and generating stats
- Founders should validate ideas by talking to experts and potential customers before fully committing
- Technology can democratize sports by reducing operational costs for leagues and tournaments
- Personal experiences often spark innovative business ideas, like Jason’s basketball background inspiring SportsVisio
- Competitive markets require strategic thinking about customer acquisition and lifetime value
- AI has potential to automate scorekeeping, refereeing, and content creation in sports
- Successful entrepreneurs approach new ventures with intentional experimentation and data-driven decisions
- The sports technology market is largely untapped, with significant opportunities for innovation
- Referrals and word-of-mouth are crucial for driving adoption of new sports technologies
- Political experience can provide unique insights for entrepreneurs in understanding complex systems
- Continuous learning and staying informed about technological trends is critical for founders
- AI can help reduce human labor costs in sports operations
- The future of sports technology involves enhancing player and fan experiences through intelligent systems
- Successful startups focus on solving real problems with scalable, cost-effective solutions
- Competitive athletes and coaches are increasingly interested in data-driven performance insights
- Technology can make sports more accessible by reducing participation and operational costs
- Founders should be willing to go “all in” on promising ventures after careful validation
- Personal passion and impact-driven motivation can be powerful drivers of entrepreneurial success
- The sports tech industry is ripe for disruption through intelligent, automated solutions
- Strategic networking and ecosystem building are crucial for startup success
About the speaker
About the host
Hoda Mehr
Products That Count, CEO