OUR MENTORS

David Saphirstein

Founder at Venue Edge

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David is the founder of Venue Edge, a company focused on helping partners to better engage with their fans through innovative content, activations, and new technology. He has led teams to develop new products, business opportunities, and relationships. David launched ESPN’s Sports Lab based at Full Sail University in Orlando and led and directed teams to develop new technologies, content, media, and applications. He has managed teams of engineers at ESPN Innovation Lab, developing innovative products to engage viewers and sports fans. David has a passion for mentoring, leading, and developing talent.

 

Prior to relocating to Orlando, David was Creative Director at ESPN based in Bristol, Connecticut, leading teams in award-winning creative development for properties including NFL, NASCAR, MLB, College Football, College Basketball, Golf, and Tennis.

 

David is a faculty member at Full Sail University, where he teaches in the Sports Marketing and Media program. He also directs broadcasts and in-stadium presentations for major sporting events. David earned a BS Degree in Communication from Hofstra University and an MBA from The University of Hartford. 

Involvement :

GO-TO-EXPERT, HEAD COACH

Expertise :

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ESPORTS, EVENTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS

SPORTS :

AMERICAN FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, GOLF, MOTOR SPORT, RUNNING