Welcome to episode 262 of Sports Management Podcast.
Today's guest is Mike Carney, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of On Deck Partners. Before building one of the most innovative ownership groups in Minor League Baseball, Mike worked as an engineer at NASA before leading business strategy for the Washington Nationals. In this episode, he shares why great sports organizations start with solving problems for fans.
In this episode, we spoke about:
- Transitioning from NASA to professional sports
- Building community-first sports organizations
- Why fan experience drives long-term value
- The future of private equity in sports
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 From NASA to Sports
00:17 Why Engineers Fit Sports
02:22 Joining the Washington Nationals
03:28 Business Strategy Explained
04:37 Solving Fan Problems
06:13 The Future of Fan Engagement
08:31 Building On Deck Partners
10:45 Creating Community Value
14:58 Private Equity in Sports
16:18 The Modern Fan Experience
18:33 Lessons from Sports Leadership
22:05 Why Transparency Matters
23:32 Advice for Future Sports Professionals
25:45 Inside On Deck Partners
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