The Bull Case For Youth Sports

March 16
47 mins

Episode Description

Kyle and Kyle break down Chamath Palihapitiya's X article "The Collapse Of Terminal Value - What Happens If AI Makes Every Moat Temporary?" from a business of youth sports angle. How will AI disrupt youth sports? Would AI disruption lead to interoperability? Are youth sports recession-proof? They then react to a mainstream outlet covering the space like never before, a kid who was benched for his parents not volunteering, England's silence on the sidelines, and Rush Soccer's unique brand integration.

0:00 - Buying Sandlot Attendance & Agenda Update

3:11 - The Collapse of Youth Sports Terminal Value

9:07 - The Importance of Trust Networks

12:24 - Would AI Disruption Open up Interoperability?

15:13 - Public Investment in Place of Private

17:13 - Are Youth Sports Recession-Proof?

25:41 - Is Mainstream Coverage of Youth Sports Changing?

31:02 - Can Anyone Disrupt the DICK's Sporting Goods Market?

37:08 - Benched for Parents Not Volunteering

43:21 - England's Silence on the Sidelines

45:33 - Rush Soccer's Unique Brand Integration



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