描述
Michael is the Founder and CEO of Big League Advantage (BLA), a company that uses deep analytics to forecast future performance of minor league baseball players in which it invests. Prior to creating Big League Advantage, Michael was a Major League Baseball player, pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. Follow Michael on Twitter @mschwimer.
[0:00] - Michael's baseball career, and entrepreneurial start
[6:21] - Choosing baseball over basketball
[10:52] - The challenges of starting Big League Advantage
[15:27] - Breaking down BLA’s VC-like model
[22:21] - Why players choose to work with or pass on BLA
[31:42] - Comparing predictive analytics between sports
[36:41] - The key dynamics of BLA deals
[41:44] - The progression and development of BLA to date
[43:21] - Name, Image, and Likeness deals in college sports
[44:40] - How age factors into BLA’s investment decisions
[46:40] - Michael’s plans for the future of BLA
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