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Charles Sims is the founder of Hurricane CTO. 

Guest Links:

• HurricaneCTO.com

In this conversation, Charles Sims, former CTO of the Los Angeles Clippers, shares insights from his eight years in the NBA, discussing the unique challenges and innovations in sports technology. Charles also reflects on his transition to the United Talent Agency, his approach to empowering others through technology, and his views on the future of AI and deep tech.

• 00:00 Introduction to the NBA Experience

• 02:32 The Role of a CTO in Sports

• 05:33 Collaboration Among NBA Teams

• 08:32 Game Day Operations and Challenges

• 11:34 Impact of Team Success on Employee Morale

• 14:25 Technological Advancements at the Clippers

• 17:30 Managing Risks in a High-Profile Brand

• 20:27 Interactions with NBA Legends

• 23:23 The Draft Experience

• 27:45 Transitioning to United Talent Agency

• 29:59 Embracing Technology in the Agency World

• 31:29 Empathetic Innovation: Bridging the Tech Gap

• 34:54 Navigating Acquisitions: Insights from the Inside

• 39:09 From Theater to Technology: A Personal Journey

• 42:32 Tech Evangelism: Shaping the Future of Innovation

• 44:25 Investing in Deep Tech: The Next Frontier

• 46:15 Agentic Frameworks: The Future of AI

• 49:03 Understanding AI and Quantum Technology

• 54:22 The Human Element in Technological Advancement

• 56:42 The Story Behind Hurricane CTO