Luis Calderon - Chief Operating Officer at GotSport
Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Luis Calderon, the Chief Operating Officer of GotSport. With over 15 years of experience in the sports industry and 10 years in software, Luis shares how his passions merged to shape his impressive career. Dive into his journey as COO of GotSport, where he balances strategic leadership and operational excellence. Explore how technology is revolutionizing soccer, GotSport’s impact on empowering global communities, and the challenges of scaling in the sports tech industry. Luis also discusses his multilingual ability to adapt to diverse markets, leadership philosophy, and support for grassroots youth soccer development. Packed with personal insights, future innovations, and advice for aspiring leaders, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of technology and sports.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Luis Calderon, COO of GotSport
00:40 – From Peru to the U.S.: Luis’s Soccer Journey
02:00 – Merging Sports & Tech: Career Evolution
03:20 – Building GotSport Internationally
04:55 – What Does a COO at GotSport Actually Do?
06:20 – What Is GotSport? History, Growth & Reach
08:10 – How Tech Is Reshaping Soccer’s Future
10:00 – Overcoming Data Overload with AI
11:25 – How Language Opened Global Doors
13:10 – Cultural Fluency in Business Relationships
14:30 – Biggest Challenge: Adoption of Tech in Sports
16:15 – Helping Organizations Embrace Software, Not Fear It
18:00 – How GotSport Builds Strategic Global Partnerships
19:15 – Why Long-Term Relationships Beat Sales Pitches
21:05 – Innovations to Watch: AI’s Expanding Role in Sports
22:50 – Real Impact: Empowering Low-Income Soccer Communities
24:10 – Leadership Principles That Guide Luis
25:40 – Building with Empathy, Vision & Adaptability
26:45 – Supporting 3,000+ Youth Clubs: Software & Scholarships
28:15 – Final Advice: Mistakes, Vision, and Passion
29:40 – Fun Q&A: Teams, Food, Music & Matchday Vibes
30:20 – Wrap-Up: Thanks from One Soccer Nation