Disclaimer: The podcast was recorded 8 weeks in-advance. The Sportsbiz Show is a podcast focusing on business, development and careers in sports, with its core focus on India. From talent development to commercialisation of sports, uncover the lives of athletes and executives who are dealing with unchartered territories and working "behind the scenes," to make an experience come to life. https://beacons.page/ananyasachdev10​​​​ On EP 48, We chatted with Jessica Gelman, an experienced CEO, industry leader, and entrepreneur with a data-driven/customer-centric approach and intrinsic ability to define what is next. As a founder of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference & Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), she has a track record of delivering results by building high performance teams, identifying business challenges through analytics, and defining the path forward through data and technology.  She is widely respected for her impact on the sports industry.  A few of her achievements include:  2014 Forty Under 40: Sports Business Journal 2018 Power Players, Ticketing: Sports Business Journal 2012 Game Changers, Women Leading & Innovating in Sports Business: Sports Business Journal 2015 Power 100 Women: Brand Innovators We chatted with her about her transition into the industry, the challenges with data in sports, future of data transformation and career advice for people looking to get into the field of data analytics.  Let’s dive into it! Let’s dive into it. About The Host: Ananya works in the global sports industry, based out of Tokyo. She holds a Masters in sports management from Columbia University, New York and formerly played Basketball for her state and undergrad (SRCC) in India. In her spare time, she is the host of the podcast "The Sportsbiz Show," which covers the "business and development of sports,” with a special focus on the Indian market. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate us so we can bring more sportsbiz content to you! Links: https://beacons.page/ananyasachdev10​​​ Instagram: @mabrijsportsbiz @ananyasachdev10 Full episode will only be available on AUDIO (Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, etc.) You can also sign-up for our newsletter for career frameworks, opportunities and more: https://mabrij.eo.page/4p1wk Subscribe/ Rate Over Audio if this added value! ​ NOTE: The opinions expressed on "The Sportsbiz Show," are those of the host and the guest, and DO NOT reflect the views of the host's employer.