About this podcast

Dive into the world of sports business with David Blitzer, Chairman at Blackstone and co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. In this compelling episode of The Deal, hosts Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Blitzer at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Discover how this 'failed athlete' became the first person to own stakes in all five major American sports leagues, his innovative use of data and analytics to enhance fan experience, and his strategic investments in the fragmented youth sports market. Blitzer shares his unique investment philosophy and candid insights into the evolving landscape of professional and niche sports, including the growth of women's sports. Don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of finance, sports, and cutting-edge strategy.