In this Sports Geek episode, Sean Callanan chats with Chris Schlosser – SVP, Emerging Ventures, MLS
On this podcast, you'll learn about:
- Chris's involvement in the early days of digital at MLS
- Balancing fan experience and tech support in stadiums
- MLS Innovation Lab and how it will support startups in the sports tech space
- Why MLS is investigating tech like AI, wearables, and mixed reality
- Impact of Messi and why athletes and celebrities are investing in MLS
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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Chris Schlosser on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter/X (@ChrisSchlosser). Please let him know you listened to the episode.
- Follow Major League Soccer across social media:
- Twitter – @MLS
- LinkedIn – Major League Soccer
- Facebook – @Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Instagram – @mls
- TikTok – @mls
- YouTube – Major League Soccer
- Recommendation
- Check out the Sports Geek Amplify Season 2
- Upcoming Conference we can meet
- Travel update
- In Detroit for the NFL Draft – April 25, 2024; ping Sean if you'll be in Detroit.
- Episodes you should listen to
As discussed on the podcast
MLS Innovation Lab announcement
Big news from @mls today. We are building an annual program to help great startups thrive and grow. Learn more here: https://t.co/TEMezCyuwL pic.twitter.com/yG9k6KjjW8
— Chris Schlosser (@ChrisSchlosser) January 11, 2024
MLS Innovation Lab in action on the sidelines
Love to see the hustle! Great example of one of the @MLS Innovation Lab 2024 Cohort. 👏 https://t.co/MydAePc4Zq
— Chris Schlosser (@ChrisSchlosser) January 25, 2024
Pop culture x soccer crossovers, as discussed Will Smith at MLS game
Messi + MLS = more fans.
LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI IS NOT HUMAN. pic.twitter.com/2mBDI41mLy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 22, 2023
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