The much anticipated 142nd Kentucky Derby at the Churchill Downs Racetrack is just a few days away and VenueNext is planning to make the whole experience streamlined for visitors, including betting. VenueNext, founded in 2013, is a technology company with a mission to transform in-venue experiences. The company’s platform unifies the venue infrastructure ecosystem, which gives […]
When deciding one’s mode of transportation, there are often two overall options that come into play. There are the traditional natural modes of transportation such as walking or biking, and then there are the mass transit motorized options such as a metro, car and bus. But one interesting new Kickstarter product is hoping to blend the two […]
The U.S. Paralympic wheelchair racing team is about to get a major boost from BMW North America, as the automotive company has designed the most aerodynamic wheelchair to date. This is the company’s first foray into crafting this sort of vehicle, and they did so with an open mind as to the structure of the […]
Recent AMAs within the SportTechie Slack Community (STHQ) have brought some exciting heavy-hitters into the mix, but I was beyond ecstatic when Tom Emrich joined STHQ for a discussion about wearables. For those that don’t know, there may not be an individual who’s more passionate and excited about the future of wearable technology than Tom. In fact, that’s how […]
Stanford’s athletics program is looking to become carbon neutral with a new initiative led by junior track and cross country runner Emma Fisher, according to The Stanford Daily. Fisher, a member of the group Students for Sustainable Stanford (SSS), began researching the carbon footprint caused by her team’s travel, and then every other team at […]
