What happens when you bring together startup ambition, big-event expertise, and a deep commitment to human connection? You get RacquetX: an experience designed to connect every corner of the racquet sports industry.
In this episode of Racquet Fuel, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale talk with Robyn Duda, the founder and creative mind behind RacquetX. With a background in designing global corporate events, Robyn saw a gap in the racquet sports space: no centralized experience for connection, collaboration, and future-focused growth. So, she built it.
This conversation unpacks the real challenges and vision behind building an industry-first event from the ground up—complete with indoor courts, live programming, and an unshakable focus on belonging. Robyn shares what it’s like to lead with vulnerability, navigate the unknown, and reshape how racquet sports professionals come together to move the industry forward.
By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why the racquet sports industry needed something like RacquetX—and what makes it different
- The real challenges of launching a startup within a traditional industry
- What goes into creating meaningful experiences that connect diverse sectors
- How leadership, risk, and emotional honesty shape powerful innovation
- What clubs, coaches, and brands are craving when it comes to the future of community
Whether you're a club director, brand leader, coach, or entrepreneur, this episode will expand how you think about progress in racquet sports—and how bold ideas turn into movement.
Listen to hear how one person’s clarity of vision—and willingness to do the hard work—is reshaping how the racquet sports world shows up and connects.
Connect with Robyn Duda at TheRacquetX.com
Connect with Kim Bastable on LinkedIn
Connect with Simon Gale on LinkedIn
Looking to become a more confident, competent, and clear business leader with a lifelong career in the racquets industry? Visit our website to learn more!
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