Sportstechx - Startups & The Sports Tech Ecosystem

In this episode of the Sports Tech Allstars podcast, we present Danny Cortenraede, founder and managing partner of In Studio Ventures.We discuss Danny's journey from the Netherlands to becoming a key player in sports technology investment, the strategies behind InStudio Ventures, and the importance of athlete capital in the investment landscape. Danny shares insights on market opportunities, particularly in youth and women's sports, and highlights the unique advantages of the Los Angeles market for startups. The conversation concludes with a look at the future initiatives of InStudio Ventures and the growing role of athletes in the investment space.Takeaways- Danny's journey began in the Netherlands, working in corporate roles before venturing into entrepreneurship.- He founded InStudio Ventures to help reduce the failure rate of startups in sports technology.- The firm focuses on investing in companies with at least $1 million in annual revenue.- Danny emphasizes the importance of strategic partn