209: The Future of Racquet Sports: Investment, Innovation & Growth

This month’s panel explored the rapidly evolving landscape of racquet sports, highlighting key investment trends, technological advancements, and the growing influence of community-driven initiatives. As racquet sports like padel, pickleball, and tennis continue to surge in popularity, industry leaders are shaping the future with innovative strategies and bold investments.Key topics included the rise of padel and its investment potential, technological innovations in racquet sports, the role of community and social engagement, market trends, and the revitalization of sports infrastructure.The panel featured insights from:🎙️ CiCi Bellis – Former Professional Tennis Player🎙️ Robyn Duda – Co-founder, RacquetX🎙️ Marcus Jansson-Ryan – CEO, EEP Capital Chapters:6:02 - The Rise of Padel and Investment Opportunities8:58 - Technological Advances in Racquet Sports12:12 - Community and Social Aspects of Racquet Sports14:52 - Market Trends and Brand Collaboration21:15 - Public Access and Local Government Involvement27:39 - Revitalizing Racquet Sports Infrastructure33:09 - Exploring Emerging Racquet Sports39:05 - Investment Trends in Racquet Sports46:04 - Innovations in Racquet Sports Technology48:06 - Global Perspectives on Racquet Sports Adoption🔗 Connect with the Panelists:CiCi Bellis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cici-bellis-750926182/Robyn Duda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynduda/Marcus Jansson-Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansson-ryanmarcus/🎙️ Hosts:Andrew Petcash & Scott Garber🏠 Website: https://profluence.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash💼 LinkedIn: Andrew Petcash | Scott GarberThanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to hit “follow” to stay updated on future podcasts.