Bryan Williams’ Post

Check out our Speaker Preview, featuring Bryan Williams! Bryan is the Founder of Hockey Stick Advisory, helping companies fuel growth through strategic partnerships. At #Catalyst24, he will be moderating lightning sessions and sharing his expertise on exciting topics, including: ⚡ Partnership opportunities and best practices. ⚡ Enabling growth in late-seed and enterprise companies. ⚡ Operationalizing partnership motions for long-term success. Watch his chat with Asher Mathew to know more about what Bryan's got in store. What’s the most effective way you’ve found to operationalize your partnerships? Share them with us!

You know what’s super important to us at Hockey Stick Advisory? Actually living by the advice we give out. Yep, we’re all about walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Here’s the deal with how we approach partnerships: We go for quality over quantity every time. Better to have a few amazing partners than a bunch of meh ones, right? Our whole workflow’s built around these ideas, so it’s not just talk. We’re always looking to bring more to the table for our partners. It’s all about that added value. Timing is everything. We introduce partners when it’ll make the biggest splash, filling just the right gap. After soaking up a ton of insights at last year’s Partnership Leaders #catalyst conference in Denver, we revamped these principles. And guess what? We’re hitting up the conference again this year in Chicago with our bigger team and friends from the APAC partnerships scene. We’re all about keeping our game strong, revisiting and tweaking our approach to make sure we’re always on top. Innovate, engage, and contribute—that’s how we, and our peers who do the same, keep on growing. So, we’re curious—what practices, products, or services do you swear by and recommend to others? Shout out to those living by their own advice. Let’s hear your stories!

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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐭 At BetFully, we continue to drive innovation by adding great new tools that expand our seasonal reach! On our LineStar product, we're excited to unveil our advanced Best Ball Toolset, a game-changer designed to help our customers maximize drafting potential. This is our fourth major release this year! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥? Best Ball is a fantasy football format where you draft a team and then sit back and watch. There's no in-season management required, and you can win huge prizes up to $1.5M. Think of it as the ultimate lotto-format that you can follow all season long. For now, people play on platforms like UnderDog Fantasy and DraftKings. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Seasonality Advantage: With LineStar, our business is heavily dependent on the football season. This toolset extends our football coverage year-round by appealing to Best Ball players, giving them more pre-season value and a solid reason to stay subscribed all year long. Some Best Ball drafts begin right when the football season ends. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: + Adjustable Rankings: Tailor rankings to fit your league settings and draft strategy, providing a customized and strategic approach. + ADP Movers: Stay updated with real-time Average Draft Position changes, helping you spot value picks and make informed decisions. + Updated Depth Charts: Keep track of the latest team depth charts to stay informed about player roles, injuries, and performance factors. + Export to Draft: Seamlessly integrate your personalized rankings into your Best Ball draft for a streamlined experience. + Team Playoffs Heat Map: Analyze potential playoff scenarios and optimize your roster based on matchups and projections. Check it out for yourself at: https://lnkd.in/givH6nDk #BestBall #FantasyFootball #DraftTools #InnovativeSolutions #FantasySports

GREAT interview of our CEO Daniel Kirschner speaking with Andrew Petcash for Profluence Sports about the business models of sports media catching up to the new fan consumption models prevailing. A thought-provoking excerpt: "I think the thing is to not necessarily view [traditional live game broadcast vs. short-form videos] in opposition, but view them as different forms of consumption, and realize that many people are consuming (both)...But really understanding (short-form, vertical video) as one of the key pillars of the (consumption) experience. And once you understand it as a core offering...then you have to say, well how do we monetize this? Because this can't just be about getting people to tune into the quote-unquote real thing. "If I have someone who considers themselves a fan, but during the season they're just watching a ton of short-form content and they're really tuning in for the playoffs, well I've got to figure out a way to make a business around that person. Because that person IS a fan...I already know how to monetize the media experience around the [live] broadcast...how do I really monetize the short-form experience?...And I think that's the trend we're really seeing." LISTEN to the full 25-minute interview --> https://lnkd.in/eG5EJ2C9

Breaking away from tech talk to celebrate an historic moment: The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions! 🏆🐾 As a Panthers fan since 2012 (yes, I switched allegiance from the Maple Leafs - sorry, Toronto!), this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. While I rarely post about non-tech topics, there are valuable lessons from this victory that resonate far beyond the ice: 1. Persistence creates legends: From their last final appearance in 1996 to now, this win proves that unwavering dedication can lead to ultimate success, even after decades of challenges. 2. Embrace the underdog spirit: Entering the playoffs as the lowest seed, the Panthers used their underdog status as fuel. In tech and business, sometimes being the "dark horse" can be your greatest asset. 3. Adaptability wins championships: The team's ability to evolve strategies throughout the playoffs was crucial. It's a powerful reminder that in dynamic industries like tech, the ability to pivot quickly often determines success. 4. Leadership transforms cultures: The impact of coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov shows how strong leadership can revolutionize a team's performance and culture. 5. Community is everything: The way South Florida united behind the team (even though Miami you can do better) It underscores the power of building a supportive ecosystem, whether in sports or the startup world. As we celebrate this incredible Stanley Cup victory, I'm reminded that the principles of teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking are universal. Whether you're building a championship hockey team or a groundbreaking tech startup, these fundamentals can guide you to the top. Here's to the Panthers, the new Stanley Cup Champions, and to all the underdogs out there making history! 🏆🏒 #FloridaPanthers #StanleyCupChampions #LeadershipLessons #Resilience #StartupMindset

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