Andrea Thomaz: The co-founder of DorsaAI, Andrea has been pushing the envelope in robotic coaching. Her venture uses AI to analyze and provide feedback on athletes’ movements, helping them perfect their techniques.
Rajiv Maheswaran: CEO of Second Spectrum, Rajiv’s company provides machine understanding solutions for professional sports. Their system captures player movements and game events in real-time, offering coaches unparalleled insights for strategy formulation.
Giels Brouwer: As the founder of SciSports, Giels is at the forefront of using AI to assess the potential of soccer players. By analyzing millions of data points, SciSports can determine a player’s impact, strengths, and weaknesses.
Julia Amann: Working at the nexus of biomechanics and AI at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Julia utilizes machine learning to analyze injury mechanisms in sports and propose preventive solutions.
Patrick Lucey: As the Chief Scientist at STATS, a sports data and analytics company, Patrick delves deep into using AI to understand and predict plays in various sports. His work helps teams anticipate opponents’ moves and refine their game plans.
Javier Fernández: Holding the role of Head of Sports Analytics at FC Barcelona, Javier employs AI-driven models to analyze player performance, track fitness levels, and even aid in talent acquisition.
Martin Rumo: At KINEXON, Martin’s work focuses on real-time tracking and analysis of sports data. They use sensors and AI to provide insights into player health, movement, and game dynamics.
Ben Alamar: Former Director of Sports Analytics at ESPN and author of “Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers”, Ben is a pioneer in using data and AI to derive actionable insights in sports.
Sam Robertson: A professor of Sports Analytics at RMIT University, Sam researches on optimizing athlete performance and health through machine learning models, making pivotal contributions to evidence-based sports decision-making.
Brian Kopp: As the previous President of Catapult Sports North America, Brian led the way in wearables for athletes. Their devices, backed by AI, provide real-time biometric and kinematic data, transforming player management and injury prevention.
