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LeagueApps raises $15M to be the ‘operating system’ for youth sports organizations

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Youth sports are an integral part of our communities, bringing families together and helping kids all over gain confidence and skills. Today, LeagueApps , which aims to be the operating system for youth sports organizations, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series B round of funding. It’s a lot. Image Credits: LeagueApps.

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OpenSponsorship lands new capital to bring brands, athletes together

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Ishveen Anand grew up in England playing sports all of her life, including during her time at Oxford. She wanted to do something sporty for a career and “fell in love” with sponsorship marketing. The round is led by Philadelphia 76ers owner David Blitzer, who is joined by Eric Stern and executives from WWE and Excel Sports Management.

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Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships

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One way to build that camaraderie is through incubators and accelerator programs. That’s the purpose of joining one of these programs. Essentially, these [programs] are just ways to support you at a really early stage of your startup,” Segneri said. “We’re

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Cardless raises $40M to help more brands launch custom credit cards

TechCrunch

But what if you’re a sports fan, and using your credit card could lead to a virtual conversation with a player on your favorite team? Put simply, Cardless aims to help consumer brands launch credit cards “very quickly and easily” by h andling the program creation, card underwriting, lending, issuance and customer service for brands.

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Uber launches private chartered boats in Mykonos

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Uber has offered other boat products before, including the brief “Boat to Work” program in San Francisco way back in 2013 and more recently, Uber Boat in London, which is primarily for commuters. Uber is perhaps feeling the pressure to expand into new markets even as ride-sharing rebounds post-pandemic.

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Collectible card trading platform Alt raises $75M as it eyes other asset categories and preps its mobile launch

TechCrunch

When we last checked in with Alt back in March, it had just raised $31 million for its alternative asset platform — a platform, thus far, used primarily by those looking to research, trade and securely store high-value sports cards. ” Sports trading card platform Alt launches with $31 million in funding and plenty of market hype.

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Scoring Big: The Intricacies of an Athletic Director Search

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Understanding the Role of an Athletic Director The role of an athletic director is crucial for an athletic program’s success and overall operation. Additionally, they must possess a comprehensive knowledge of NCAA regulations, Title IX compliance, and other legal and ethical considerations that impact the athletic program.

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