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The Playbook for Youth Sports podcast is officially live! 🎉 We’re kicking things off with two incredible episodes featuring Scott Wollaston of IYSL and NC Fusion, and Spencer Grider of Zorts - leaders who are rethinking what’s possible in youth sports. These conversations go beyond the sidelines, diving into how innovation and leadership are shaping the future of the game. Listen to the first episodes and subscribe to stay in the loop: https://lnkd.in/gnBNSUDg

The future of youth sports doesn’t start on the field. It starts before the first whistle. The first episodes of The Playbook for Youth Sports Podcast will feature Tyler Kreitz (Focus on the Field), Scott Wollaston (IYSL / NC Fusion), Spencer G. (Zorts), and Kris Baker (Demosphere) diving into cutting admin chaos, leading with relationships, and building stronger communities. Hear more from their conversations on The Playbook for Youth Sports Podcast, launching October 15. Stories, insights, and ideas from the people changing the game for good. Subscribe now and be ready to tune in when the first episodes drop: https://lnkd.in/gnBNSUDg

Today’s insurance options leave event rental companies and their clients exposed and frustrated. It’s time for a better way. 👀 Goodshuffle set out to simplify rentals. By partnering with Vertical Insure, they’re extending that same ease to coverage - so clients can finally get clarity and protection in one place. In our conversation with Andrew Garcia, he shares why embedded event insurance is becoming the new standard and why companies that adopt it now will set the pace. ✅ Discover the hidden friction in event management and what it means for the future of industry platforms: https://hubs.la/Q03LxJhs0

Thank you to Vertical Insure for being a sponsor of the 2025 IYSL LEAD+ conference and continued supporter of our IYSL mission in youth sports! Join us at the LEAD+ conference in Fort Worth, Texas to meet Jennifer Peacock and Shelly P. to learn more about Vertical Insure!

Everyone sees the game on the field. Few see the business that makes it possible. That’s why we launched a new podcast: 🎙️ The Playbook for Youth Sports. Hosted by our EVP of Sports Partnerships, Jennifer Peacock, this podcast is built for club directors, tournament operators, and industry leaders looking for fresh ideas to grow their organizations and better serve their communities. Each episode features conversations with the innovators and operators reshaping youth sports and making it easier to manage at every level. 📆 The first episodes launch October 15. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/gnBNSUDg

📣 We’re excited to announce our partnership with GrowthZone AMS to bring Registration Protection to association events. Trusted by over 4,000 membership organizations, GrowthZone’s platform now makes it easier to maintain the revenue that supports programs, education, and member services, while also giving attendees reassurance when plans unexpectedly change. More on the partnership at the link in the comments.

The biggest shift in SaaS isn’t more features. It’s more revenue streams. Platforms that embed payments, lending, and insurance are creating ecosystems that deliver more value to customers (and capture more value in return). For the full breakdown, check out the link in the comments.

Our first annual Vertical Insure Golf Tournament is in the books — and this team came in under par to take home the win. Shoutout to this year’s champs!🏌️🏆

Let’s connect at Skift Global Forum 2025! I’m excited to be in the Most Powerful Room in Global Travel, getting the chance to meet with leaders to talk about the travel industry and how embedding travel insurance is becoming a must-have for today’s travelers — creating real value for both travelers and partners. See you soon in NYC! 🗽 ✈️

Thinking about building your own refund or guarantee program? 🤔 It sounds simple: offer peace of mind, keep customers happy. But here’s the catch - these programs can quickly turn into regulatory risks, financial drains, and operational distractions. Before you DIY, read this — link in the comments. ⬇️