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Fantasy Sports Upstart Sorare is Gamifying NFTs Nov 29, 2021

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On today’s show, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff checks in from Paris with Sorare co-Founder and CEO Nicolas Julia. Sorare, a start-up founded in 2018, has seen over $250 Million in sales this year, as football (aka soccer) fans flock to the platform to buy, sell and trade digital player cards and compete in the global fantasy sports platform. The pair discuss the evolution from web 2.0 to web 3.0, in which blockchain-powered peer-to-peer interaction comes to the fore.

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Monetizing the Highlight Reel with Sports Start-Up Buzzer Nov 09, 2021

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Today, LionTree’s Co-Head of Growth Alex Michael sits down with Buzzer Founder and CEO, Bo Han. Sports start-up Buzzer’s mission is to monetize key moments and history-in-the-making plays -- the ones that keep hopeful fans glued to their couches for hours on end. Han says Buzzer is embracing the ‘look down’ 2-screen viewing experience in order to bring a younger fanbase to the sports leagues and media companies with whom they partner. With an impressive roster of investors, a heap of proprietary tech and more than 54 employees in under two years, Buzzer looks to be playing the long game.

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Aryeh B. Bourkoff on 3 Things with Ric Elias Aug 11, 2021

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Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode from the '3 Things' podcast, hosted by Ric Elias (Red Ventures). He recently interviewed Aryeh and we thought you'd enjoy the conversation.

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Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's superpowers is his ability to connect with people. In this episode, he shares insights he's learned over the years about how to unlock success and opportunities - both in business and personally.

If you enjoy this episode and want to find more from Aryeh, check out LionTree's podcast - KindredCast - where his team shares in-depth conversations with dealmakers and thought leaders. This is 3 Things, with Aryeh Bourkoff.

To hear more from Ric on the 3 Things podcast and to learn more about Red Ventures (www.redventures.com).

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What’s at Stake in the New Space Race, with The Smithsonian’s Ellen Stofan Jul 22, 2021

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Ellen Stofan, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Science and Research, makes a timely appearance on today’s show. With a storied career that includes serving as NASA’s Chief Scientist from 2013-2016, Ellen provides an insider’s perspective on the latest developments around private and public space exploration. As she tells LionTree Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff, “having multiple planets allows you to test models and...understand the Earth a lot better” - a clear advantage in the fight against climate change. It’s a fascinating conversation with a true scientific pioneer.

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Waking a Sleeping Giant: Disney Veteran Ben Sherwood Sets His Sights on Youth Sports with MOJO Jul 05, 2021

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Today, Ben Sherwood, the Founder and CEO of the youth sports focused start-up Mojo, sits for a conversation with LionTree's co-head of Growth and resident sports nut, Alex Michael.

Ben brings a diverse resume to his latest company. From 2014-2019 he served as co-chair of Disney Media Networks and President of the Disney ABC television group. In addition to writing the New York Times best-seller "The Survivors Club," Ben and his sister Elizabeth were the first brother-sister pair to ever be Rhodes Scholars.

Ben's latest venture, Mojo, aims to "bring the magic back to youth sports." Buckle up for an amazing chat.

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Funding the Next Generation of Female Founders with Susan Lyne of BBG Ventures Jun 21, 2021

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On today's show, BBG Ventures co-Founder and Managing Partner Susan Lyne speaks with LionTree & Kindred Media Executive in Residence Ariel Wengroff. BBGV is one of the most active investors in female-founded companies in the US.

Susan's wealth of experience in the media and e-commerce space - which spans legendary New York City alt weekly the Village Voice through pioneering roles with Gilt Groupe, AOL and ABC Entertainment - has given her a unique perspective on which businesses and leaders to bet on. Tune in for keen insight on what the post-Covid venture space looks like.

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Punchbowl News: The Making of a Modern Media Brand Jun 07, 2021

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Today, LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh B. Bourkoff is joined by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, two of the co-Founders of the recently launched political media brand Punchbowl News. Anna and Jake were co-authors of the must-read Politico Playbook before leaving to launch the business at the beginning of this year. Tune in to hear about their accidentally auspicious timing, the challenges of starting and staffing up during a pandemic and the focus on non-partisan facts and legislation that drives their relentless reporting. It's great insight into the workings of a modern media brand.

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Bonus: The Vaizey View with Aryeh B. Bourkoff and UN Special Climate Envoy Mark Carney May 30, 2021

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Today, a bonus episode.

LionTree and Kindred Media CEO and Founder Aryeh B. Bourkoff recently joined "The Vaizey View" host (and LionTree Executive In Residence) Lord Ed Vaizey for a crucial conversation with Mark Carney, who serves as the UN's Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance.

In a far-ranging discourse, the trio discusses the financial and technical ramifications of achieving net zero, and the work that must go into it. Mark's just-released new book, "Value(s): Building a Better World for All," provides a jumping off point for examining the implications for entrepreneurs, the shifting role of the tech behemoths and how cryptocurrencies fit into all of this.

Ed's show frequently focuses on the intersection of tech and policy, with a Eurocentric focus; to hear more episodes, search for and follow "The Vaizey View" wherever you're listening.

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Earn Every Transaction with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski Apr 30, 2021

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Take a deep dive into Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna, as the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski sits with LionTree and Kindred Media Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff to discuss their success. Klarna's 'buy now, pay later' model - bolstered by an ad in the big game - has seen massive growth during the pandemic, and they are laser focused on providing value to consumers across the globe. Sebastian shares fascinating insights about leadership, and even tells Aryeh about the time he was invited to speak to a gathering of Swedish bankers and tell them how his company was intending to disrupt them.

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Dr. John Malone Joins Us For Our 100th Episode Feb 26, 2021

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On the occasion of our 100th episode, we present the sort of conversation you can only hear on KindredCast.

Dr. John Malone, the legendary businessman, philanthropist and conservationist, who serves as Chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Broadband, and Liberty Global, sits down with LionTree Founder and CEO Aryeh Bourkoff for a comprehensive discussion. The “cable cowboy” reflects back on an incredible career that has shaped the content and cable industries on a global scale.

Dr. Malone also shares his thoughts on happiness in the midst of a pandemic, the state of play in the media and the frothy markets that we are seeing; he also shares his greatest hits and some very interesting misses throughout his career.

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