From Law to UltraSignup: David Callahan on the Business & Future of Trail Running

Описание: David Callahan, Co-CEO of UltraSignup, joins Jon to talk about his journey from a legal career to leading one of trail running’s most influential platforms. This episode dives deep into the business side of the sport and the exciting evolution of the trail and ultra-running community.

Topics covered:
– David’s athletic background & intro to trail running
– Why he left law to acquire and grow UltraSignup
– The power of trail infrastructure for local communities
– UltraSignup’s long-term vision and strategy
– Build vs. buy: How they're growing the company
– VC money in running—help or harm?
– The role of angel investors
– LifeTime’s growing footprint in fitness and events
– What’s next for trail running races

Whether you’re a race director, trail runner, or just curious about the business behind your favorite events, this one’s packed with insight.

Give it a listen here: https://pod.link/1820300459

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Aggregation of experiences
3:34 - Build versus buy
5:55 - VC coming into the running space

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