The Business of Football & Revolutionising the Women's Game with Christie Jenkins

1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

We are joined on the podcast by Christie Jenkins, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at F32 a multi-club football ownership group focused on world class player development. We discuss her journey, including competing in 3 sports at an international level and background in finance. We also discuss Women's sport and what the future looks like, including FC32’s approach to this.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:19) David’s Efforts at Cardiff Half Marathon

(04:12) Advice on Running Events

(06:10) Xylon’s Back Progress

(10:15) Listener Question

(18:25) Interview Starts

(20:00) Christie’s Time in the Circus

(21:00) How did Christie Get into Sport?

(22:24) Christie’s Injuries in Trampoline

(23:21) Trampoline as a Sport

(26:18) Skill Acquisition in Trampoline

(27:26) Christie’s Time at the Australian Institute of Sport

(29:45) How did Christie Decide to Transition out of Trampoline?

(33:08) Christie's Progression in Beach Volleyball

(35:08) How was Christie Earning a Living During her Sport Career?

(38:55) Startup Founders and Finding the Successful Ones

(42:13) Feedback to Founders from VCs

(43:40) Advice for Founders & Investors

(46:48) Women’s Football, NIL and Title 9

(51:47) Is the USA Going to be the Breeding Ground for Women’s Football?

(53:44) Are the Development Structures in Women’s Football the Same as in Men’s Football?

(55:00) Revenue Drivers in Football and ROI in Football

(57:49) Why is Pushing the Women’s Game Important?

(61:10) The Product of the Men’s vs Women’s Game

(65:50) What is FC32?

(69:50) Recruiting & Developing Managers at FC32

(74:30) Review of Episode

(75:30) October 1% Better Challenge

(77:45) What We’ll Be Watching

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Links to Christie:

Blog: https://christiejenkins.substack.com/

Website: www.christiejenkins.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiejenkins/

Links to FC32:

FC32 website: www.fc32.com

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