The Business of Football & Revolutionising the Women's Game with Christie Jenkins
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We are joined on the podcast by Christie Jenkins, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at F32 a multi-club football ownership group focused on world class player development. We discuss her journey, including competing in 3 sports at an international level and background in finance. We also discuss Women's sport and what the future looks like, including FC32’s approach to this.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:19) David’s Efforts at Cardiff Half Marathon
(04:12) Advice on Running Events
(06:10) Xylon’s Back Progress
(10:15) Listener Question
(18:25) Interview Starts
(20:00) Christie’s Time in the Circus
(21:00) How did Christie Get into Sport?
(22:24) Christie’s Injuries in Trampoline
(23:21) Trampoline as a Sport
(26:18) Skill Acquisition in Trampoline
(27:26) Christie’s Time at the Australian Institute of Sport
(29:45) How did Christie Decide to Transition out of Trampoline?
(33:08) Christie's Progression in Beach Volleyball
(35:08) How was Christie Earning a Living During her Sport Career?
(38:55) Startup Founders and Finding the Successful Ones
(42:13) Feedback to Founders from VCs
(43:40) Advice for Founders & Investors
(46:48) Women’s Football, NIL and Title 9
(51:47) Is the USA Going to be the Breeding Ground for Women’s Football?
(53:44) Are the Development Structures in Women’s Football the Same as in Men’s Football?
(55:00) Revenue Drivers in Football and ROI in Football
(57:49) Why is Pushing the Women’s Game Important?
(61:10) The Product of the Men’s vs Women’s Game
(65:50) What is FC32?
(69:50) Recruiting & Developing Managers at FC32
(74:30) Review of Episode
(75:30) October 1% Better Challenge
(77:45) What We’ll Be Watching
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Links to Christie:
Blog: https://christiejenkins.substack.com/
Website: www.christiejenkins.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiejenkins/
Links to FC32:
FC32 website: www.fc32.com
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