The Sports Innovation Institute Speaker series brings innovative leaders to campus who are making a significant impact in the sport industry. Join us over the lunch hour to hear how sport and our community are changing for the better because of these innovators.
Techstars Sports Accelerator
Establishing Indy in the Sports Tech Market
On April 18, 2019, IU Indianapolis welcomed Jordan Fliegel, founder of CoachUp.com, Draft.com, and Techstars Sports Accelerator to campus. Students and faculty learned how to launch a new business, heard about Indy's impact in the sports tech market, and jump-started sports tech careers with opportunities that Fliegel and Techstars colleague Andrew Hippert shared.
Past Events
Jeremy Hochstedler
CEO & Founder, Telemetry Sports
Jeremy Hochstedler, the founder and CEO of Diamond Charts and Telemetry Sports, kicked off the Sports Innovation Institute at IU Indianapolis Speaker Series with a 2017 discussion on sports analytics, sport management, and entrepreneurship.
Learn more about Jeremy Hochstedler's work
Matt Duncan
Cofounder, Brackets for Good
Brackets for Good has raised over $6.3 million since its founding in 2011. Matt Duncan inspired students and faculty during his spring 2018 conversation about increasing revenue for nonprofits through sports.
Learn more about Matt Duncan's work
Scott Nestler, Ph.D.
Assoc. Professor, Notre Dame
In 2019, Scott Nestler, Ph.D., led an interactive discussion about his analytics experiences, giving sport management students and other stakeholders the chance to learn about applying analytics to business success.
Learn more about Scott Nestler's work