Podcast appearances and mentions of Angela Ruggiero

Ahead of Women in Sports Weekend, Alexis Downie was joined by Hockey Hall of Famer, Olympian and co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, Angela Ruggiero. The two chat about the upcoming weekend, Ruggiero's time growing up in California playing hockey and her journey with the sport. Ruggiero also shares the roots of her entrepreneurial spirit and how she's worked to grow women's sports.

Top Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, ice hockey gold medalist Angela Ruggiero, and two-time track and field gold medalist Ashton Eaton join us for a panel to discuss mindset, goal setting, and resilience in sports and life. Missy Franklin was raised in Centennial, Colorado, began swimming competitively at the age of 5, and competed in her first international event in 2009 at the age of 14. At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Missy won 4 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze Medal. Missy's performance in the 200-meter backstroke broke the world record in the event and also marked the first time that an American had won the event in 40 years. Missy brought home her final Gold Medal from the 2016 Rio Olympics for her performance in the 4 x 200 relay. Angela Ruggiero is a leading figure in the global sports world, having served as an elite athlete, business leader, investor, and advisor. Angela is a four-time Olympian and Gold Medalist for Team USA ice hockey, and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. She has been named to Sports Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List, Forbes' Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Sport, and is a Member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committees and the International Ice Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame. Ashton Eaton is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon from London 2012 and Rio 2016. He is also an innovation engineer at Nike. Prior to Nike he worked at Intel's Olympic technology Group on 3D motion capture using computer vision and AI for sport performance analysis. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

As evidenced by the millions of people who are watching women's sports on TV, the record-breaking attendance figures at live events, and the increasing franchise valuations, women's sports has serious momentum. What has keyed the growth and what will keep it going? This special conversation with the Sports Innovation Lab's Angela Ruggiero; Bauer Hockey's Mary-Kay Messier; and the Boston Red Sox Foundation's Rebekah Splaine Salwasser digs deeper into the growth of women's sports.

Kate & Jess are very, very sad about the USWNT loss but so, so happy that the rest of the world is happy! And as a soothing balm for all hurting fans out there, OTLG has an episode chock full of goodness: Olympic gold medalist and data guru Angela Ruggiero joins to share what she's learned about selling women's sports, and Olympic marathon Kara Goucher shares a fascinating story from her first-ever Boston Marathon. Ole! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate & Jess are very, very sad about the USWNT loss but so, so happy that the rest of the world is happy! And as a soothing balm for all hurting fans out there, OTLG has an episode chock full of goodness: Olympic gold medalist and data guru Angela Ruggiero joins to share what she's learned about selling women's sports, and Olympic marathon Kara Goucher shares a fascinating story from her first-ever Boston Marathon. Ole! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Fluid Fan Podcast Episode focuses on creating a more sustainable sports industry for the future. Angela Ruggiero is joined by Chris Chandler the Executive Director, Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational & Sports Solutions at Dow to discuss our latest piece of research, "Getting Into the Game: Sports Responsibility to Our Planet." Chris will break down the key findings in the report, and explain why the industry needs to take action now. Dow has been championing sustainability for over 30 years, and Chris highlights the company's mission to be completely carbon neutral by 2050 and will showcase some key partnerships like the LPGA and the Jaguar TCS Racing team of Formula E. Hear about all that and more on this jampacked episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast.

On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Phil Cook, CMO of the WNBA to discuss all things marketing and innovation. Phil will discuss the success of the league's 25th season, the recent capital raise of $75 million, the league's recent innovative partnerships, and the power of the players' voices and platforms. Hear how the league is working to create a more accessible and better experience for its fans, and how the league is leaning into purpose-driven conversations. Phil touches on what the future of the league could hold and gives a preview into WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.

On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's CMO Gina Waldhorn and Director of Product Molly Tissenbaum to discuss the groundbreaking piece of research The Growth of the Women's Sports Community: Powered by The Fan Project. The second iteration of our Fan Project research is all about the business case and the brands that are set to succeed in the women's sports industry. Released on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX in the U.S., the report is emblematic of the sports industry's continued investment and growth of women's sports. Learn about our new Community Growth Score metric and how the largest-ever observational research study on the spending habits of fans of women's sports to date can improve your business.

Angela Ruggiero has the Olympic medal trifecta: gold, silver and bronze. Since retiring from ice hockey, she's focused on becoming a successful businesswoman. That has taken her to the board room in 'The Apprentice' and now CEO of Sports Innovation Lab, which examines market research to help brands figure out the behavior of sports fans. While she's built a successful business, she has had to navigate a business world dominated by straight men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Fluid Fan Podcast episode features a fantastic conversation between ESPN's Sarah Spain and our CEO Angela Ruggiero. You'll learn about Sarah's rise through the sports media world, and some great lessons she's learned along the way. Hear how she uses her platform to foster change throughout the industry. When she is not captivating audiences on the ESPN platforms, she's an influential advocate for equality, a philanthropist, and working as co-owner of the NWLS' Chicago Red Stars.

As an athlete, Angela Ruggiero noticed a gap in the market that led to her co-founding Sports Innovation Lab; a global intelligence firm that helps industry decision-makers better understand their fans. In this episode, Angela shares how many of the sports philosophies that helped her win 4 Olympic medals can also be applied to business, and the difference between managing and leading.

Eoin Connolly and SportsPro digital editor Tom Bassam are joined by Angela Ruggiero, Olympic ice hockey champion turned Sports Innovation Lab co-founder and World Rugby exco member.  They reflect on the DFL's Sports Innovation event in Düsseldorf, which offered a creative on-field showcase of new technologies. They also consider the possibilities of Discovery's BT Sport joint venture and the NBA's latest virtual reality play with Meta, and ask where Fifa's gaming strategy goes after its EA Sports split.  There's then time to look ahead to a decade of Rugby World Cups that will take in debut tournaments in the USA.

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Angela Ruggiero, co-founder and chief executive of Massachusetts-based Sports Innovation Lab. Fisher and Russo also discuss the rebirth of American football entity the United States Football League, the beginning of operations for the newly merged media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Major League Baseball's renewed streaming deal with YouTube, the upcoming 2022 National Football League Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada, and billionaire Elon Musk's unsolicited $43bn (€34.3bn) bid to acquire social media platform Twitter. 

What does the future hold for the fans of women's sport? I find out in this conversation with Angela Ruggiero - a four-time Olympian, and Gold Medallist in ice hockey, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 with the longest career of any man or woman in a USA hockey jersey.  With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Angela's held leadership positions at the highest levels of global sport including the executive board of the International Olympic Committee and Chief Strategy Officer for LA's successful 2028 Olympic bid.  Listed in ‘Forbes 25 most powerful women in sport', Angela is Co-Founder and CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, a fan intelligence and market research firm. She's also an incredible advocate for gender equality. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here. Hosted by Sue Anstiss

Angela Ruggiero, cuatro veces medallista olímpica en hockey sobre hielo, conversa sobre los Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing 2022 y las innovaciones en su deporte.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Laura Gentile the EVP Marketing at ESPN and Commercial Marketing for Disney Media Networks joined Angela Ruggiero to talk all things marketing and sports. Laura has over two decades of experience working in sports, was an All-American field hockey player in college, founded the espnW platform, and now oversees all of the social media and marketing strategy for Disney Networks and ESPN. Hear how Laura is navigating the digital media age, and creating innovative marketing strategies across numerous channels and platforms.

Spain and Fitz talk about the Cowboys' cheerleading settlement, the USA v CAN gold medal women's hockey match & rules issues plaguing the competition in Beijing. Best moments from the Rams Super Bowl parade, Jeff Passan with the latest on the MLB lockout, TNT & Bleacher Report's Adam Lefkoe on the NBA at the halfway point and four-time Olympian and gold medal winner Angela Ruggiero on the USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry. Plus, we try to talk smack about Canada.

Winter Olympic legend Angela Ruggiero brings the bitesize brilliance this week. Angela is a four-time Olympian and Gold Medalist in Ice Hockey and was the first female non-goalie to play in a men's professional hockey league. In this clip, Angela talks about the advice her father gave her growing up - everything is a choice. You decide how you react. Angela took this advice to become one of the most influential people in sport. Listen and watch to the full episode with Angela Ruggiero - the golden benefits of living a disciplined life: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/angelaruggiero .......Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Just a few tickets left for the LIVE TOUR in Edinburgh with Scotland manager Steve Clarke on Feb 18th!Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL And remember to check out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Join now for an exclusive podcast with sports psychologist Pippa GrangeJust go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angela Ruggiero is joined by the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Deputy Commissioner, Jessica Berman, on this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast. Not only did Jessica spend over 13 years at the NHL, in 2019 she became the first female deputy commissioner of a men's professional sports league. She has a vision for growth and expansion for the NLL, and you will hear about the star-studded ownership group bringing lacrosse to Las Vegas. Learn about the innovative media deals with ESPN+ and TSN, as well as the diverse stories of the incredible NLL athletes.

Jumping to a new S Curve is hardest when your identity hangs in the balance. This happens often with professional athletes and members of the military who have trained their entire life for one job ... until it's gone. Our guest this week is Angela Ruggiero, one of the greatest ice hockey players in the world. She has represented the U.S. at four Olympic games, brought home multiple medals (including the gold), and served on the International Olympic Committee. But one of the greatest challenges of her life was reinventing herself after all that came to an end. A lot of soul-searching and more hard work resulted in the Sports Innovation Lab, a market research firm devoted to understanding 21st century fandom. Angela shares the hard lessons about teamwork she learned on the ice, the time she gave herself permission to walk away from hockey (and eventually return), why CEOs must get used to hearing "no," and the advice her father gave her as a young player that informs every decision she makes to this day.

Angela Ruggiero is a four-time Olympian and was the youngest player on the first-ever women's US Ice Hockey team where she won a gold medal. She also was the first female non-goalie to play on a men's professional hockey team. Today, she is Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab where her goal is to help the world's leading sports organizations identify and understand their fans, so they can create better fan experiences. We talk all things Olympics, how sports fans are changing, and her love for rugby culture.

Angela Ruggiero is a pioneer and leading figure in the sports world. She is a four-time Olympian and Gold Medalist in Ice Hockey and was the first female non-goalie to play in a men's professional hockey league. Angela is the Co-Founder of the Sports Innovation Lab, a technology-powered market research firm empowering industry-leading sports brands to identify the trends, products and services that will fuel the future of sports.Angela has been recognised as Forbes Top 25 most powerful woman in sport, and Top 100 Most Influential People in Hockey. - - - - - -The High Performance Live Podcast Tour 2022 has been announced! Sign up to the HP Circle and get early bird access to tickets on Wednesday 1st Dec: https://bit.ly/318lWCa Pre-order our audiobook ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best': https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF Get a special signed copy, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzThank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars. Check them out at lotuscars.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Wes Durow CMO of Extreme Networks. The two talk about how a reliable and secure network and infrastructure are pivotal in facilitating fan behaviors throughout the gameday experience at a venue. Wes will discuss some of Extreme's recent partnerships with the NFL, MLB, and NASCAR as well as the company's plans for the future. Hear how the company is using its network capabilities to improve the fan experience, venue operations, and athlete performance.

On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jeb Terry the President and CEO of Cosm. Jeb spent 5 seasons in the National Football League before becoming an entrepreneur in sports tech. Cosm is working to change the way the world experiences sports media and focusing on creating shared experiences. Jeb and his team are innovating both the smart venue and immersive media space and delivering fans with a new and engaging way to watch sports. The two talk about their LED Dome activation in Salt Lake City which hosted Olympians and their families during the Tokyo Games this past summer. Jeb's been a trusted advisor to Sports Innovation Lab and a member of our Leadership Board program for years. A can't miss interview!

In Ep. #18, Caroline welcomes Angela Ruggiero, the CEO & Co-Founder of Sports Innovation Lab, back on the podcast to discuss the findings of The Fan Project - and the untapped business potential of women's sports. In February of 2021, Angela & her team at Sports Innovation Lab launched The Fan Project, which was a coordinated effort across the sports industry to collect and analyze women's sports fan data.5 months and 10 million data points later, Sports Innovation Lab released The Fan Project report, which uses the collected data to paint a picture of women's sports fans like never before, prove the business potential for women's sports, and provide a business model for brands to optimize their investments in women's sports. In this episode, hear Caroline & Angela break-down this glass-shattering report, and discuss all of the ways that women's sports are an untapped market with high growth potential. Download The Fan Project Report here: https://www.thefanproject.co/. More from GOALS The Business Case For Women's Sports Newsletter: Sign-upFollow GOALS on Twitter: @goals_sports_Follow GOALS on Instagram: @goals_sports_Follow GOALS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goals-sportsShop: goals-sports.com/shopEmail: hello@goals-sports.com

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's VP Executive Engagement & Women's Initiatives Megan Perry. Megan is a former D1 college basketball player, media analyst, and WNBA front office executive. The two discuss the state of women's sports, the findings and impact of the Fan Project Report, the company's work at the espnW Women + Sport Summit, and a special announcement around the launch of a new Leadership Board.

Episode 37 of Sport Unlocked - a special edition of the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues recorded live in front of an audience at the Leaders Week sport business conference at Twickenham Stadium. Rob Harris and Martyn Ziegler were joined by a series of guests on October 7, 2021: Saudis buy Newcastle: As the takeover was going through, former Premier League general secretary Nic Coward and Lee Wellings, a broadcaster and author, dissected the governance, moral and sporting implications of another state-funded buyout of a Premier League club. Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero came on stage to be questioned on serving on the IOC's ethics board, human rights concerns about Beijing 2022 Games, impact of FIFA's World Cup plans on the Olympics, technological changes in sport Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4

This week's Fluid Fan Podcast features special guest Lynne Biggar, EVP Global Chief Marketing Officer at Visa! Lynne joined Angela Ruggiero to talk about Visa's recent rebranding effort, the company's partnerships with the IOC, FIFA, NFL, and more, as well as the top trends that are shaping the marketing landscape. Learn from one of the most influential marketing executives in the business.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Zack Weiner President and Co-Founder of Overtime. Overtime is one of the fastest-growing media and sports brands in the market. Zack will talk about Overtime's media strategy, the power of shoulder content and athlete-driven media, as well as the emergence of Overtime Elite- their new high school basketball league. Zack and Overtime have been able to amass over 50M followers across their 7 social media channels. He'll also tell you his plans for the company after their recent raise of $80M.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. Val is here to talk about the recent Name, Image, and Likeness legislation changing the landscape of collegiate athletics. She has held almost every major leadership position in the world of basketball and will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September. Val is a true role model for men and women in sports and shares her insight on how to grow and work within the sports industry.

As the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games draws to a close, SportsPro editor at large Eoin Connolly is joined by Angela Ruggiero, a former Olympic ice hockey champion and IOC member who is now the co-founder and chief executive of Sports Innovation Lab, and T Burns Sports founder Terrence Burns, an experienced advisor to brands, bids and federations. They share some of their reflections on how the event has unfolded and what might have been learned about the future of the Olympic movement. That discussion includes the changing role and influence of athletes, how brand partners can carry the Olympic story and where they could draw new lines on social or political issues, and what the Games can offer future hosts. Music: Surf Inspector by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4447-surf-inspector License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Ep. 54: Harvard Hockey shaped this business icon. Angela took her joy of sport and turned it into a high-profile career. She played longer than any other man or woman in a USA Hockey jersey and was only the fourth woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame! After she hung up her skates, she continued her studies at Harvard Business School and served on the International Olympic Committee. She was fascinated by the business of sports which led her to co-found Sports Innovation Lab, a data-driven market research firm that serves major companies throughout the world.  In this episode, she offers several experience-tested ways for "controlling the controllables" to ensure you and your team never leave the "field of play" without having given 100 percent. I have my notepad ready. I hope you do, too. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-54/ for a free gift and today's show notes!

The opening ceremony for the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, is scheduled for Friday. With COVID{:.small}-19 cases spiking worldwide, and Japan under a state of emergency, many wonder whether the Olympics should be cancelled. Angela Ruggiero competed in four Olympic Games as a member of the U.S. Women's Hockey Team, winning a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, in Nagano. Ruggiero has since served on the International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee, and helped to organize Los Angeles's successful bid to host the 2028 summer games. She joins the New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas to discuss the challenges in Tokyo and what these Games could mean for the future of the Olympics.  

It's the first day of action at Tokyo 2020. We have a daily podcast of the best interviews, the most interesting news, and the most fun from the Olympics. The women's football kicks off with Team GB taking on Chile. We speak to Chelsea and Team GB defender Millie Bright about mental health and becoming and Olympian. Plus, what's it like to give out Olympic gold medals? Four-time Olympian Angela Ruggiero has received and given out medals. We get her perspective on that honour and her reasons why women's sport is unmissable. Let's go!!! #StrongerTogether

Brian Windhorst joins to talk about the replacements for Beal and Love on the USA men's hoops team & expectations for Finals Game 5. Bleacher Report's Ari Chambers talks the biggest WNBA news at the Olympic break, a "Nod to the Pod" with the Sports Innovation Lab's Angela Ruggiero on the money to be made in women's sports, and The Ringer's Mirin Fader on her new book on Giannis. Carolyn Peck discusses the USA women's basketball team and Liz Cambage leaving Team Australia, Jeff Passan on the Yankees' COVID outbreak and MLB trades, and Spain closes the show with an Olympic essay and a story about meat showers.

Sarah talks to Angela Ruggiero about winning a gold medal in hockey while she was still in high school, appearing on The Apprentice, her work as the CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, the concept of the Fluid Fan, and why the results of their data driven Fan Project say that companies should invest in women's sports.

Sarah talks to Angela Ruggiero about winning a gold medal in hockey while she was still in high school, appearing on The Apprentice, her work as the CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, the concept of the Fluid Fan, and why the results of their data driven Fan Project say that companies should invest in women's sports.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by John Coombs the CEO and Co-Founder of Judo. John is a mobile application and fan experience expert and shares his insight on how the second screen experience can help keep fans engaged with their favorite teams and leagues before, during, and after the game. Learn how John and his team at Judo are innovating the fan journey and helping teams understand the fan behaviors that are core to their business.

On the latest edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Keia Clarke, the CEO of the New York Liberty. The two discuss the growth of women's sports and the recent rise of the WNBA. Keia will share her insights on marketing best practices, and how athletes have the power to influence society through athlete-driven media. Hear how a new ownership group and playing in a new arena is setting the stage for an incredible season for the Liberty.

On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's VP of Data and Insights, Caiti Donovan. The two discuss The Fan Project, key findings from the report, and why the industry needs to shift its focus to a Community-Based Monetization Model. Fans of Women's Sports are the truest form of Fluid Fans, and we have the data to back it up. Hear from the minds that know the report the best, and learn how your business will be impacted by the growth of women's sports. Investing in women's sports is no longer about being the nice thing to do, it's simply the best thing to do.

On this week's Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by sports betting expert and CEO of PlayUP US, Dr. Laila Mintas. Not only is Dr. Mintas one of the leading sports betting experts, but she is also an advisor to Sports Innovation Lab and a true entrepreneur and investor. The two discuss the sports betting landscape in North America, fan engagement, the second screen experience, SPACs, and much more. Tune in to learn how Dr. Mintas is leading PlayUp's push into the US markets and what the future holds for the rapidly growing sports betting industry.

Olympic Gold Medalist and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Angela Ruggiero has held several leadership positions at the highest levels of sport, including the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee and Chief Strategy Officer of the 2028 L.A. Olympic bid. She also leads Sports Innovation Lab, a leading sports research revolution, and holds both a B.A. and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Former Olympic hockey Gold medalist and CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab Angela Ruggiero returns to FUTRSPRT to discuss her initiative in helping other female executives get opportunity and leverage positions in sports. Plus we discuss the red hot NFT marketplace and how she continues to serve the "fluid fan."

Welcome to the On the Bus Empower Hour! In this episode, Cammi and AJ highlight their eleven amazing guests. Our co-drivers look back on the stories their guests have shared, how they have inspired them and share some of their personal stories as well. From our first guest, Emma Roca, to our most recent, Angela Ruggiero, all of our guests have made a profound impact on us. We hope you enjoy the episode and finish the hour feeling empowered. As always, thanks for listening and hop on the bus! Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four time Olympian, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Sports Innovation Lab CEO and Co-Founder Angela Ruggiero is hopping on the bus! Angela won gold with Cammi and AJ at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano. She would go on to win two silver and a bronze medal with Team USA. After retiring, Angela saw a need in the sports industry and filled it. Now she is at the helm of an industry leading digital sports marketing company that analyzes consumer data so sports brands can optimize the fan experience. In this episode, Angela shares what Sports Innovation Lab has been up to, how she is using The Fan Project to help build the “business case” for supporting women’s sports, her work with the International Olympic Committee, “Mom Life” and more! Of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without some stories from back when AJ, Angela and Cammi played together. Hop on the Bus! Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. #4, Caroline sits down with Angela Ruggiero, the CEO & Co-Founder of Sports Innovation Lab to talk about The Fan Project, and how Angela & her team are harnessing the power of fan data to show media companies & brands the power of women's sports. The Fan Project is a coalition of sports leagues, brands, & communities dedicated to creating equality and opportunity for women's sports. During this episode, Angela takes us behind-the-scenes and talks more about the work that Sports Innovation Lab is doing to empower women's sports fans to share their social media data, and ultimately help illustrate the untapped business potential of women's sports. More about The Fan Project: http://bit.ly/2MhqrUgMore from GOALS Subscribe: Email sign-upTwitter: @goals_sports_Instagram: @goals_sports_Podcast Merch: goals-sports.com/purplemugEmail: caroline@goals-sports.com 

Few professional hockey players have experienced sustained success on the ice like Hilary Knight. A native of Palo Alto, California, Knight followed in the footsteps of her future Team USA teammate and past TGP guest, Angela Ruggiero, when she attended Choate Rosemary Hall. Following boarding school, Knight went on to lead the Wisconsin Badgers to two National Championship games, including an NCAA Championship trophy in her Sophomore season, a year when she became the Badgers record-holder for points, goals and power-play goals in one season. She extended that success into her Olympic career where she won silver medals in 2010 and 2014, and most recently a gold medal in the 2018 winter Olympics. Knight has been a professional hockey player for nine years, and the game has become her personal mission off the ice as an outspoken leader rallying against subpar playing conditions and compensation. Rather than settle for less, Knight, along with more than 200 other professional hockey players walked away from the game to form the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). Today, Knight has teamed up with other players on the 2021 Dream Gap Tour, a group of PWHPA players traveling around the US and Canada to call attention to the game of Women's Hockey. The tour kicks off later this month on February 28 with the first-ever professional women's hockey game hosted at Madison Square Garden. You can follow Hilary Knight on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about the PWHPA, go to https://pwhpa.com/ Special thanks to past TGP guest Haley Rosen from Just Women's Sports for making the introduction to our guest. About The Game Plan The Game Plan is a weekly SportTechie podcast hosted by venture capitalists Jay Kapoor and Tim Katt. The show features professional athletes and their business interests beyond sports. You can follow us on Twitter (@thegameplanshow) and Instagram (@gameplanshow) for show news and updates, to recommend guests, and for bonus content! Follow co-hosts Jay Kapoor (@JayKapoorNYC) and Tim Katt (@Tim_Katt) for all things sports, media, tech, and venture capital. Question? Comment? Story idea? Let us know at talkback@sporttechie.com

Angela Ruggiero was a world class Olympic athlete who transitioned into leadership with the IOC and modern entrepreneur with her company the Sports Innovation Lab

Jay and Tim welcome their first Hall of Fame inductee to The Game Plan as Olympic Gold Medalist and Sports Innovation Lab Co-Founder Angela Ruggiero joins the show to share her relentless passion for sports and innovation. On this episode, our guest shares her experience as an Executive Member of the International Olympic Committee and provides perspective on the decision to postpone this year's Winter Olympic Games in Tokyo. We discuss Angela's storied professional hockey career and her transition to the corporate world as the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab. The Sports Innovation Lab is a Boston-based think tank that provides leaders in sports with proprietary research to make decisions that will keep them ahead of the curve in the sports industry. We go deep on Sports Innovation Lab's offering and the sports innovation landscape as a whole. Listeners won't want to miss the story about the time our guest turned down a job offer from Donald Trump. Make sure to follow Angela on Twitter to keep up on everything she has going on. You can also check out Sports Innovation Lab at https://www.sportsilab.com/ Follow co-hosts Jay Kapoor (@JayKapoorNYC) and Tim Katt (@Tim_Katt) for all things sports, media, tech, and venture capital. Follow The Game Plan on Twitter (@thegameplanshow) and Instagram (@gameplanshow) for show news and updates, to recommend guests, and for bonus content!

Angela Ruggiero is an Olympic ice hockey gold medalist with Team USA, and was just the fourth woman to be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A Harvard undergrad and MBA, Angela has appeared on The Apprentice, been a leadership consultant to Ray Dalio at Bridgewater Associates, and was Chief Strategy Officer for Los Angeles' successful Olympic bid in 2028. She is the co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, a market research firm at the cutting edge of sports technology. You can find out more about Angela at: www.sportsilab.com Where Others Won't is recorded at Apollo Studios in downtown Toronto. It is produced and edited by Adam Esker. You can book Cody to speak, buy the Where Others Won't book, or learn more about Cody's background by visiting www.codyroyle.com This episode is sponsored by Leaders In Sport, and they have a special offer waiting for you at www.leadersinsport.com/cody