Roger Mitchell on Investing in Sports Amid the Fourth Turning | #546
Today’s guest is Roger Mitchell, founder of Albachiara, which offers consultancy services and does early stage venture investing, mostly around sports and entertainment. Roger began his career in finance and later became the inaugural Chief Executive of the Scottish Premier League in 1998. In today’s episode, Roger walks through topics from his new book, Sport’s Perfect Storm: An Industry Now Totally Adrift. Roger explains how the rise of new media platforms, changing demographics, and the increasing importance of gambling and fantasy sports are reshaping the sports industry landscape. He discusses the different origins and business models of American and European sports, and why sport franchises and businesses are such unique assets.
Key Points
- The business of sports is deeply intertwined with media rights, which have significantly influenced the valuation of sports franchises over the past 30 years.
- The disparity between American and European sports models, particularly the concept of relegation and promotion, creates unique investment challenges and opportunities.
- The rise of new media platforms, changing demographics, and the increasing importance of gambling and fantasy sports are reshaping the sports industry landscape.
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Roger's Podcast Roger's Book: Sport's Perfect Storm: An Industry Now Totally Adrift
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