New technology from startup ventures is transforming the sports industry. The mission of this series is to introduce startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience and allow Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story. Feel free to contact us if you know of a startup that should be considered for this series.
Company name: SkillGo
Founders: Massimiliano Mazzei, Giuseppe Celeri, Samuele Celeri
Headquarters: Wylab incubator, Chiavari (Italy).
1. What is your elevator pitch?
We are a startup that combines art and talent with technology. Our idea was born from the pitch after decades of experience, first as a professional player and then as a professional coach and now knowing about the careful analysis of what is required in soccer today and in the future.
SkillGo is an innovative scouting service that allows clients to monitor in real time the athlete’s performance and obtain his/her complete profile. Everything is about a sensor, already used by military, applied with a band on the player’s body during specific trial matches organized around the world. The sensor communicates directly with the SkillGo Platform, which will allow real-time input and communication for those looking for talent with those who have the talent. The data collected will allow to evaluating psycho-physical skills and tactical skills. SkillGo aims to become the first performance platform.
2. Problem & Solution
Section and performance athletes starting from soccer and after in all sports. We will be a very useful tool to reduce the investment risk of the Club or otherwise, in the acquisition of athletes and development of their performance. We will be a home planetary showcase for athletes. A great service for those who have very good athletes and those who seek them. Our platform will provide a tool for those who sell and those who buy.
3. Your target market and the overall market
First of all soccer, then all the sports: ours is a global sport market.
4. Business Model – how do you make money?
First step: service in selection of soccer players for Pro European Clubs looking for talent.
Final goal: to become the first big data in sport performance in the world.
5. Management Team – with titles
Massimiliano Mazzei: CoFounder, Ideator, CEO, UEFA Coach.
Samuele Celeri: CoFounder, President, CFO
Giuseppe Celeri:CoFounder, Managing Director
6. What else do you want the audience to know about your venture?
Ours is an original vision of the sport that is based on values: ethical, moral, loyalty and respect. We think that the sports business can coexist with these principles.