Disruptive Play: Challenging Sports & Media Norms
Michael Cohen, Jeff NathensonA thought-provoking platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of sports, social media, and the creator economy.
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Building at the Intersection of Sport + Social Media + Creator Economy | CEO; Board Member | Scaled Team Whistle from Early Stage, Pre-Revenue to Nearly $100MM Revenue; Exited to Eleven Group (2021) & DAZN (2023)
Been involved in the changes in media since U-matic tape was a thing.
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