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Understanding the Role of Minor Leagues in Major Sports
35:46 - 41:07 (05:20)
The Minor Leagues in sports operate much like the startup ecosystem, with lesser-known players, widespread competition, and significantly less money involved. While the NBA G League can't claim the same level of fame as Minor Leagues Baseball, their role remains critical in training new talent for the main leagues.
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The NBA G League is not comparable to minor league baseball, as basketball players don't need to go through the minor leagues to become stars.
35:46 - 38:35 (02:48)
Summary
The NBA G League is not comparable to minor league baseball, as basketball players don't need to go through the minor leagues to become stars. Money ball has become essential for professional sports teams, where investors give athletes money in exchange for a percentage of their future earnings if they think they'll be successful.
ChapterUnderstanding the Role of Minor Leagues in Major Sports
Episode#158 - Buying Michael Jordan's House (and Making a Profit), Investing in Athletes & Successful Startup-Studios
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker compares the valuations of technology companies such as Salesforce and Slack to real estate prices and suggests that the market is treating them similarly.
38:35 - 40:07 (01:32)
Summary
The speaker compares the valuations of technology companies such as Salesforce and Slack to real estate prices and suggests that the market is treating them similarly.
ChapterUnderstanding the Role of Minor Leagues in Major Sports
Episode#158 - Buying Michael Jordan's House (and Making a Profit), Investing in Athletes & Successful Startup-Studios
PodcastMy First Million
Josh Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, built a successful investment strategy by starting companies as opposed to solely investing in them, getting significant returns from investing $400,000 in Instagram and founding companies such as Oscar and Cadre.
40:08 - 41:07 (00:58)
Summary
Josh Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, built a successful investment strategy by starting companies as opposed to solely investing in them, getting significant returns from investing $400,000 in Instagram and founding companies such as Oscar and Cadre.