Vetted Sports

#60: Scott Goldman - Founder of AIQ

Dr. Scott Goldman is the Founder of Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ). AIQ is an intelligence test that assesses the innate cognitive abilities most utilized in acquiring, developing, and applying athletic skills, strategies, and tactics. The test is being used by Olympic, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and MLB teams, as well as multiple Power 5 Universities and esports teams.  Dr. Goldman is also the Consulting Performance Psychology Consultant for the Golden State Warriors.  He delivers collaborative & strategic resources that are proactive across all aspects of the organization and contribute to the organization’s overall performance on and off the field. He provides psychological and human systems expertise to the Head Coach, General Manager, and Vice President, as well as their staffs, across a variety of responsibilities, including talent acquisition, talent management, and education, and provides insights to help them process and generate solutions when managing talent and organizational demands. He provides clinical and performance psychology to the athletes. He fulfilled similar duties for multiple professional teams, including the Miami Dolphins, the Detroit Lions, and the Washington Wizards. Follow Scott * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgoldmanphd Follow AIQ * Website: https://aiq.team Follow Vetted Sports on social media: * Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports * Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsports Subscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast: * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.

#59: Brian Hough - Co-Founder & CEO of PressBox

Brian Hough is the Co-Founder & CEO of PressBox. PressBox is an AI-powered content creation suite that helps sports leagues, teams, and media organizations create, design, and personalize engaging content. Rooted in deep industry expertise, PressBox is purpose-built for the future of media and entertainment, accelerating the discovery, creation, and distribution of personalized, multi-modal content experiences, empowering organizations to reach audiences with highly individualized content and marketing at scale. Brian is a veteran sports and tech executive with experience at companies such as Bleacher Report and Turner Sports.  Follow Brian * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brhough Follow PressBox * Website: https://pressbox.studio Follow Vetted Sports on social media: * Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports * Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsports Subscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast: * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.

#58: Thomas Salas - Co-Founder & CEO of Faves

Thomas Salas is the Co-Founder & CEO of Faves. Faves is a digital platform that offers athletes ownership, brand proof, and fans real access all in one place. The platform launched a few months ago, with hundreds of athletes and a $3 million funding round. Follow Thomas * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassalas Follow Faves * Website: https://www.faves.xyz Follow Vetted Sports on social media: * Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports * Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsports Subscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast: * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.

#57: Sam Morton - Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer of Atlético Dallas

Sam Morton is the Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer of Atlético Dallas. Atlético Dallas is a new expansion soccer club in the USL Championship that will make its debut in 2027. Follow Sam * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmorton Follow Atlético Dallas * Website: https://www.atleticodallas.com Follow Vetted Sports on social media: * Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com [https://www.vettedsports.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports * Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsports Subscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast: * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.

#56: Paul Rigault - CEO and Co-Founder of DØDS Diving League

Paul Rigault is the CEO and Co-Founder of DØDS Diving League. The Døds Diving League (DDL) is the official international competition circuit for døds (death diving), a Norwegian extreme sport where athletes jump from high platforms, performing tricks before landing in a curled, "flat-body" position to create a massive splash. Follow Paul * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rigault-6316901 Follow DØDS Diving League * Website: https://dodsdivingleague.com Follow Vetted Sports on social media: * Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com [https://www.vettedsports.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports * Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsports Subscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast: * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.