Podcasts Business Invest Like a Boss 260: Creating a New Sport with OmegaBall Founder Anthony Dittmann

260: Creating a New Sport with OmegaBall Founder Anthony Dittmann

Published: Jan. 26, 2023, 11 a.m.

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OmegaBall Founder Anthony Dittmann sits down with Derek Spartz to discuss what it takes to create a whole new sport, how to market and monetize it and how they\'re raising capital. Sam and Derek catch up and discuss their experiences at an OmegaBall event as well as what potential they see in this very early investment opportunity in the sports industry.\\xa0

About Anthony Dittmann:\\xa0

Anthony Dittmann began his career working for the San Diego Chargers until 1998. \\xa0After the NFL, he worked for ESPN in several capacities; all involving the design, construction and management of ESPN-owned events including the ESPY Awards and culminating as the Director of Operations as well as Event Director for X Games in Los Angeles, Barcelona, Aspen and Tignes, France. Since the X Games, Dittmann has produced events for NBC Sports and The Enthusiast Network before ultimately starting Kilowatt Events with several colleagues. \\xa0Kilowatt specializes in designing and executing major events in music, sports and entertainment that are typically televised. \\xa0Major clients include ESPN, NetJets, C3 Presents, Pepsi, The LA Times and the NFL. \\xa0

In 2018, Dittmann patented (with his colleague Rafael Munaro), a foldable (to 2\\u201d wide) dual stream event recycle/trash bin that is poised to rid the industry of the ubiquitous, but ineffective cardboard event trash can. Cerobins have since been bought by major events and facilities including Sofi Stadium and Climate Pledge Arena.

In 2020, Anthony invented a new sport called OmegaBall. \\xa0Reimagining and revolutionizing the game of soccer with three teams, three goals, no offsides, and no throw-ins (cornerkicks only) in a circular field. All packed into a one-hour match in a field that is half the size of a traditional soccer field. \\xa0Headquartered in San Diego, OmegaBall has already appeared on the Fox and ESPN networks with semi-professional players on the pitch. \\xa0OmegaBall is also expanding into competitive youth and recreational opportunities through a new partnership with USSSA. \\xa0OmegaBall is\\u2026. \\xa0Chaos on the Pitch!

Anthony also spent several years as an adjunct professor in the sport business graduate program at California State University, Long Beach and the University of San Francisco. \\xa0He is also a helicopter pilot.

DISCLOSURE: Sam Marks is related to Anthony Dittmann and, as of this episode\'s release, has not invested any capital into OmegaBall.\\xa0

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Time Stamp:

  • 00:20 \\u2013 Sam/Derek catchup California Rain & Traffic
  • 03:06 - About OmegaBall and our guest
  • 06:33 - Anthony Dittmann Interview Starts
  • 10:20 - Basics of OmegaBall Rules
  • 19:25 - Derek\'s Attendance at an OmegaBall Event
  • 32:28 - Wagering on OmegaBall
  • 34:50 - How to Invest in OmegaBall
  • 37:10 - Sam & Derek\'s Thoughts on OmegaBall

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