The Tech Humanist Show

Leading Sports Innovation: Christa Stout on AI Strategy and Organizational Change

The Tech Humanist Show

Show Notes

How can AI and innovation transform not just the business side of sports, but create truly human-centered fan experiences? In this episode, Christa Stout, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for the Portland Trailblazers, talks with Kate O’Neill about building people-first strategies in professional sports, using AI to impact real human experiences, and lessons in […]

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