Best Of: Alex Teodosi, Chicago Sky

We're taking the week of the 4th of July off from new episodes, but we didn't want to leave you without something to listen to. We're re-running one of our favorite conversations from the season — Adam Grossman's interview with Alex Teodosi, Vice President of Corporate, Community, and Strategic Partnerships for the Chicago Sky. New episodes return next week.

This conversation covers the rapid growth and evolution of the WNBA, the impact of that growth on the Chicago Sky as an organization, and Alex's role overseeing corporate, community, and strategic partnerships for the franchise. Adam and Alex dig into changing conversations with brands, the operational evolution of the team, the upcoming practice facility in Bedford Park, and what business growth actually looks like inside a franchise heading into its 20th season.

The conversation also explores the adoption of data and analytics on the partnership side, the use of AI-driven insights and narratives in sponsorship conversations, the organizational impact of SmartDaaS, and how senior leadership at the Sky is thinking about AI as a strategic priority across the business.

Takeaways

• Rapid growth and breakout moment of the WNBA
• Evolution of data-driven partnership conversations with national brands
• The role of AI in sports and entertainment partnership operations
• Leveraging AI for data-driven insights, narratives, and speed-to-decision

Chapters

• 00:00 — Use of AI-Driven Insights
• 20:35 — The Impact of AI in Sports and Entertainment
• 33:46 — SmartDaaS and Organizational Impact