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"The PIF has demonstrated that they are a disruptor and major player in the world of sports. We will dive deeper into objectives and future plans with the key stakeholders, making it happen." -Thomas H. Rudy LEAD Chief Investment Officer Thomas Rudy will moderate 'How is PIF Reshaping Global Sports' at FII Institute in Riyadh! This amazing panel features Mishary A. from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Niccolo Maisto at ESL FACEIT Group - EFG, Danny Townsend from SURJ Sports Investment, and Brian Ward at Savvy Games Group. #FII8

Get to know the people behind the portfolio in LEADing the Way, our series of interviews diving across the team! Today, we’re talking to Kaiwen Liu. From the fairways and greens to venture capital, the former professional golfer is now driving innovation in sports and health. Read our conversation with Kaiwen 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNVdANJn, where he shares insights on consumers’ shift away from reactive sick care, the unique challenges facing fan engagement, and the challenges as well as the opportunities in health care.

Congratulations to Samantha Alexander and the entire bitewell team! The FoodHealth Score is now available to millions of Kroger shoppers, empowering healthier choices, one grocery trip at a time.

🚨 We at LEAD are excited to invest via LEAD ONE (pre-seed direct investment vehicle) in Calorify's financing round alongside Seaside Ventures and others to revolutionize metabolic testing. “At LEAD, we’re thrilled to partner with Hari and the team at Calorify as they pioneer the use of doubly labeled water—widely regarded as the most accurate method for measuring metabolic activity. With the global rise in metabolic diseases, this innovation is arriving at a pivotal moment, transforming how clinical researchers, healthcare providers, and sports physicians monitor and manage energy expenditure. Hari’s deep technical expertise as a professor makes him uniquely equipped to bring this science-backed product to market. More importantly, his passion-driven leadership, relentless obsession with the problem, and adaptive learning mindset embody exactly what we seek in early-stage founders." - Justin Driscoll, LEAD Principal, Investments & Portfolio ⬇️ Read the full release ⬇️

LEADing the Way, our interview series, helps you better know our team. This time, we’re talking with Moritz Gutheil, the seasoned professional steering strategic initiatives at LEAD! His wealth of experience in business development fuels our client-first approach. Read our conversation with Moritz 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiQFdaKT. Learn about making data-driven decisions, collaboration, and the thrill of working toward a genuine purpose.

⚾ The best baseball is postseason baseball. And this time around, it's even sweeter as we're proud to announce our venture partnership with MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. 🤝 This strategic alliance is designed to accelerate innovation in sports and health technology by pairing LEAD’s industry expertise with MLB Players Inc.’s commitment to growing the game of baseball at both the youth and professional levels. 📘 Check out all of what Evan Kaplan and Justin Driscoll had to say: https://lnkd.in/dae5PPBT

If you're in LA this weekend, be sure to go see our very own Cat Jordan speak at AI LA for TECH WEEK by a16z!

Our portfolio company, Silver, is revolutionizing healthcare finance with its innovative technology that helps users save time and money and reduce stress by automating the entire process.   Gain an understanding of the education gap, how they're shaping the future of FSAs, and lessons learned in the interview. Read it by clicking 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQzX7CZj. 👏 Big thanks to Silver co-founders Oded Shekel and Dan Somrack!

At our core, we're more than our investments. LEAD is a group of passionate people driven by a shared belief, and we truly embrace the strength of connection. Our new Q&A series, LEADing the Way, showcases the authentic, forward-thinking individuals who make up our team. Backed by decades of experience in the sports and health tech industries, the first installment starts with LEAD co-founder and CEO Christoph Sonnen. He understands what makes successful entrepreneurs and that maintaining a stable approach starts with mental health. In his Q&A, Christoph discusses the importance of wellness, what sets LEAD apart, and more!

At our core, we're more than our investments. LEAD is a group of passionate people driven by a shared belief, and we truly embrace the strength of connection. Our new Q&A series, LEADing the Way, showcases the authentic, forward-thinking individuals who make up our team. Backed by decades of experience in the sports and health tech industries, the first installment starts with LEAD co-founder and CEO Christoph Sonnen. He understands what makes successful entrepreneurs and that maintaining a stable approach starts with mental health. In his Q&A, Christoph discusses the importance of wellness, what sets LEAD apart, and more!