Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads, is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the fastest-growing sport in America — pickleball. With 36.5 million players and counting, the sport’s rapid rise has created a surge in court shortages, long wait times, and overwhelmed organizers.To tackle these issues, Max and his team built Pickleheads, a platform that helps players connect, find local games, and organize matches seamlessly. With over 377,200 members and a recent $2.5 million seed round, Pickleheads is scaling rapidly as the digital home for pickleball players.Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated competitor, Pickleheads is helping players nationwide find their community, improve their game, and stay connected to the sport they love.
Chapters:
2:30 - The Growth of Pickleball and Market Insights
5:00 - Building a Community and Customer Acquisition Strategy
7:42 - Understanding the Pickleball Market and Participation Trends
10:15 - The Social Aspect of Pickleball and Its Unique Appeal
12:53 - Navigating Growth and Capital Raising for Pickleball
15:44 - Adapting to Skill Levels and Player Needs
18:26 - Future Vision and Trends in Pickleball
20:45 - Learning from Other Sports and Companies
Max Ade:
🏠 Website: https://www.pickleheads.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adesome/
Andrew Petcash:
🏠 Website: https://profluence.com
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/
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