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I have always admired those who dare to speak in public and inspire others by sharing their knowledge to positively change lives. Techstars' demo day a couple of days ago was an incredible experience. We had the opportunity to share our story, accomplishments, and most importantly, our vision for the future on how sports fans want to consume content with over 200 attendees, including VCs, founders, and top executives. Being a Techstars alumnus gives Highlights App (Techstars '23) an unfair advantage, as we had Jordan, Andrew, and Elliott mentor us for three months, along with 150 other mentors (1:1 meetings) such as Rob from BallerTV and Zach from Overtime. We now have close connections with hundreds of investors, all the major sports leagues, top athletes, and successful entrepreneurs. Thank you Jordan F., Andrew Hippert, Elliott Mack, Dianna O'Hara, Techstars partners, and, most importantly, the other 12 companies in the cohort. Last but not least, none of this would be possible without our incredible team. We are a group of 10 extremely dedicated and passionate individuals. Big things are happening, so keep both eyes open! 😃 Big shoutout to our investors and partners! Partners Techstars, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indianapolis Colts, INDYCAR, NCAA, Next Level Indiana Fund, 50 South Capital, Indiana Sports Corp, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, High Alpha, One-Zero. Conquer App Crosscourt Davinci Wearables Ganance JETSWEAT MAGPIE Neatsy, Inc RootNote Scout (Techstars '23) SIQ Basketball SoBet Wiistream https://lnkd.in/gMcZZnax

❗ Need some perspectives from the brilliant folks on LinkedIn - 🤷♀️ The situation: I'm joining my colleagues the #CXOGames on Friday (tomorrow), hosted by Oren Klaff. Totally understand the format of the games after numerous appearances (and a few victories). My many years as a Girl Scout ingrained a core lesson: be prepared. But our topic has me...asking for some help. What do you think we'd discuss if you heard the topic is "Wall Street Cheat Codes & Countertop Adventures"? My initial reaction has me wondering if I should retain Saul Goodman before our conversation - but maybe you have a different idea on what might be discussed. Or, if you're as curious as I am about how this conversation will go, join us tomorrow - link is in the comments. Joining me tomorrow: Jason Napieralski, CRO, LIT Lora Kratchounova, CEO/ Principal, Scratch Marketing Blake Williams 📒, Founder & CMO, GrowthStory Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder/ Co-CEO, Chili Piper Thomas Miller, Chief Gravity Officer, White Ops Hosted by: Hard Skill Exchange #CXOgames #gtm

⭐️We are proud to announce our newest initiative: LeLab! 🔗–> https://lnkd.in/e3xUY_4Z First ever “Cloud Native” laboratory for video game creators⭐️ Our CPO Thierry Teyssier said it best, “Empowering young developers with initiatives like LeLab is not just about nurturing talent; it's about investing in the future of gaming innovation. Supporting initiatives for young developers cultivates creativity, diversity, and fresh perspectives in an ever-evolving industry. Moreover, bringing games to the cloud isn't merely a technological leap; it's a strategic imperative. … “ Previously teased by our CEO Olivier Avaro on Evan Kirstel B2B TechFluencer podcast, LeLab will allow creators to  🎮access testing & publishing capacities to all 10B compatible devices through Blacknut streaming technology 🎮generate real user feedback from Blacknut players across the world (60+ countries🌎) 🎮collect marketing insight and real data on usages LeLab will have dedicated space within the Blacknut App for creators and players. The entirety of the Blacknut Team has been working hard to make this initiative a reality and we are looking forward to sharing more news as LeLlab launches! #Blacknut #CloudGaming #playitcloud #blacknutcloudgaming #videogames #developpers #publishers #videogamenews #VivaTech #pitchyourgame Viva Technology

Not gonna lie... life as an entrepreneur is exhausting. But seeing the results of our team's hard work makes it all worthwhile. 🎉 In the past two weeks, our journey reached new heights as our App Cats team clinched the prestigious National Sports Forum's Tech Tank Award for Innovation! 🏆 And if that wasn't thrilling enough, I'm proud to announce that our TennisONE App has been named a finalist for the esteemed Cynopsis Sports Media Awards for 2024 Mobile App of the Year! 🎾📱 These achievements are a testament to the dedication, creativity, and sheer hard work of our incredible team as we continue to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact in the sports tech industry. The feeling of seeing our vision come to life, recognized by industry leaders, and making a difference in the lives of sports fans worldwide is truly priceless. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to every member of our team who contributed to these accomplishments. Your passion, resilience, and unwavering commitment are the driving forces behind our success. To our supporters, partners, and users – thank you for believing in us and joining us on this exhilarating journey. Together, we're redefining the future of sports technology, one innovation at a time. Here's to celebrating our victories, embracing the challenges ahead, and continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible. Onward and upward! 💪 🚀 #EntrepreneurLife #Innovation #SportsTech #TeamWork #TennisONE #AppCats #NSF #CynopsisSportsMediaAwards

Gamers aren't just customers anymore, they're co-creators. Studios that understand this have a huge competitive advantage. Our latest blog post explores why community-driven development is the future of gaming (and how PR can help 😉) #gamedev #community #pr

Earn Alliance, a leading web3 game aggregator, has bolstered its leadership team with three strategic hires: Kimberly Knoller as Chief Marketing Officer, Graeme Griffin as Head of Games, and Amit Goel as Director of Product (Ad Tech). 'Knoller, a cross-industry veteran, brings over a decade of expertise in entertainment marketing, fan acquisition, and audience engagement. Her visionary leadership and innovative strategies have driven success for renowned artists and brands. Griffin, with over two decades of gaming industry experience, is passionate about crafting meaningful gaming experiences. 'I view games as a potent medium, comparable to, if not more influential than, TV, movies, and books,' he said. Goel, a seasoned software engineer and product manager, will focus on building and scaling the programmatic ad exchange for mobile and casual gaming. 'I look forward to seeing these possibilities come to life as we build the ad-tech systems for the next generation of gaming,' Goel stated. These key appointments position Earn Alliance at the forefront of the web3 gaming revolution, leveraging innovative technologies to create engaging ecosystems for gamers. @earnalliance #web3gaming #gametech #gamingcommunity

🔥Read! Read! Read! 🔥 GameTree officially announces our success on the round! VentureBeat Thanks for covering our story! #GameTree #fundingnews  #GamingCommunity #startups, #videogames, #womenitech, #womeningames #gamingindustry

Stefana Pesko from Product Madness 📱🎮 with some tips on developing a successful social strategy on the latest Gamesforum Meets. Hear from Product Madness on October 24th at Gamesforum North America. View the latest episode below 👇 #gamesforum #gamesforummeets #admonetization #admon #mobilegames #mobilegaming #mobilegrowth

Go viral or go home. Straight from our project stable, we’re wrapping up the week with a SportsTech product success we’re excited about - the Gran Fondo Rank platform, which connects non-professional cyclists worldwide, allowing them to compare race results and compete. What are we most proud of? Hyper-quick idea validation, a whole idea-to-MVP journey in 3 months, and GFR going #viral!🚀 A remarkable growth loop is bringing new users to the app organically every day at ZERO COSTS whatsoever. And there’s already a partnership with a Texas-based race, https://lnkd.in/gh5iiK2n, having their participants rated with a GFR score! What started as a spur-of-the-moment brainstorm over coffee between MasterBorn’s CEO, Gray Skinner, and Head of Design, Dominik Ziarno, led to the heart of the GFR. Come explore https://lnkd.in/gXs8yHbw and see the very essence of building Sports Tech products. #projectsuccess #productdevelopment #sportstech