Podcasts Technology POD OF JAKE #174 - MICHAEL SCHWIMER

#174 - MICHAEL SCHWIMER

Published: May 22, 2024, 1:13 p.m.

Michael is the Founder and CEO of Big League Advantage (BLA), a company that uses deep analytics to forecast future performance of minor league baseball players in which it invests. Prior to creating Big League Advantage, Michael was a Major League Baseball player, pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. Follow Michael on Twitter @mschwimer.

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0:00 - Michael's baseball career, and entrepreneurial start

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6:21 - Choosing baseball over basketball

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10:52 - The challenges of starting Big League Advantage

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15:27 - Breaking down BLA\u2019s VC-like model

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22:21 - Why players choose to work with or pass on BLA

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31:42 - Comparing predictive analytics between sports

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36:41 - The key dynamics of BLA deals

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41:44 - The progression and development of BLA to date

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43:21 - Name, Image, and Likeness deals in college sports

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44:40 - How age factors into BLA\u2019s investment decisions

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46:40 - Michael\u2019s plans for the future of BLA

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