From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
Don Yaeger is an award-winning keynote speaker, executive coach and team culture expert, a nine-time New York Times Best-selling author and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated. A world-class storyteller, he is has been invited as a guest to every major talk show from Oprah to Nightline, from CNN to Good Morning America.
This week, Rick is taking with Best Buy Blue Shirt Bianca Jones with the latest in tech for Black Friday shopping, including sports-related tech. This coincides with Best Buy’s November 10th release of its highly anticipated Black Friday circular and the tons of deals being offered, not only for Black Friday, but throughout the holiday season.
Glen Alex’s family and friends know that she is about health—perhaps nauseatingly so to them. She believes in a healthy body, mind, and spirit as the full expression of humanity. So health is at the forefront of her life. Whether in massage therapy, social work, charity work, or interpersonal relations, Glen puts her healthiest foot forward. In her work as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed massage therapist, and the executive director of G. Alex Foundation, Glen makes overall health the primary focus of her endeavors because of her lifelong belief in health as the ticket to personal empowerment and growth, connection to God, and connection to joy.
Joel Telling, known as The 3D Printing Nerd on YouTube, is the source for all things 3D printing. From tutorials to reviews, to giveaways, and how-to’s Joel helps make 3D printing approachable and fun for everyone. Join him on his adventures as he prints everything from cosplay props and custom creations, to cookie cutters and Pikachus! Joel’s audience is a highly engaged group of people excited about the DIY space, art, and expression, and his channel offers fun for the whole family. High fives for everyone!
This week, Rick is talking with Carolina Gomes, Director of ECommerce of JanSport. Carolina Gomes is Director of ECommerce at JanSport, where she oversees the launch of new products, conducts in-depth data analysis, and connects technology with business strategy. She has over four years of experience in product management, and previously served as Director of ECommerce at Timbuk2. Carolina is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A father of six, Gregg is a certified financial planner and consultant who became a leading advocate for sound parenting, child accountability and financial literacy as the inventory and CEO of My Job Chart. In 2014, he was named Chairman of 2014 “Smart Money Week” for the state of Arizona, as well as, the National Financial Educators Council Financial Education Instructor of the Year. A firm believer in improved financial education in schools, Gregg has conducted hundreds of media interviews around the U.S. in support of much needed change.