Episode 32 - Erik Anderson + Topgolf + Tech in Sports

Generation STEM

Hey Closers, we’re back!

This episode features a HUGE interview, with none other than Erik Anderson, Executive Chairman of Topgolf, CEO of WestRiver Group, and Executive Chairman of Singularity University (20:45). We sat down to chat with Erik about how he founded WestRiver Group, how he ended up being involved with Topgolf, the lessons he’s learned in his career thus far, and even threw in some of your listener questions! Kevin wraps up the interview by daring Erik to text the most famous person in his phone about the podcast…….listen in to see if Erik steps up to the challenge!

But before the interview begins, Becca and Kevin give you guys some feedback and updates on the podcast (2:00), Ryan returns from Spain (the gang is back together!!!) and we give a podium of our three favorite Topgolf Rip-Off ideas (7:40).

Finally, after the interview, Ryan, Kevin and Becca sit down to have an in-depth discussion about the technology behind Topgolf (40:50), and new advancements and trends we’re seeing in sports technology. Are the next generation of athletes going to be cyborgs??? Tune in to this episode and decide for yourself.
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