Kevin Jones

Sports Podcasting Startup CEO/Founder

Super Mentor

About

I'm currently scaling a sports podcasting network with influencers and former athletes called Blue Wire. I've worked as a journalist and content strategist at both Facebook and Salesforce. I've seen a lot!

Experience

Founder & CEO at Blue Wire Podcasts

500 Startups Batch 25

Content Strategist for Facebook & Salesforce

Sports Journalist at Redskins, Browns, Warriors, and more

Links from Kevin

$1.2M seed round covered by Axios

Why it matters: Blue Wire is looking to build out long-form sports narrative podcasts. The company believes that while sports highlights will continue to be mostly viewed via short video clips, more long-form sports media consumption will eventually shift to podcasts from traditional radio and print.

We (allegedly) almost got bought by Amazon!! (Axios Article)

Amazon is looking to invest in localized podcast content, like news and sports, sources tell Axios. Sports content is top of mind as the company plans to buy up more TV rights and have adjacent audio content for users. The company has evaluated investing in localized sports podcast companies like Blue Wire, a source familiar with the company's plans tells Axios.

Forbes Feature!! Blue Wire Delivers A New Era Of Sports Podcasting

Kevin Jones: Technology is driving the exodus of listeners from radio toward podcasting in a variety of ways. A) Apple, Spotify and other platforms have broken down the barrier for anyone to have a voice. There are A LOT of talented people in the world, and now there are more lanes for content creators to develop a niche audience.

@Mr_KevinJones on Twitter

CEO of Blue Wire, a venture-backed sports podcasting startup. Empowering the next generation of creators, athletes & brands. Email: kevin@bluewirepods.com

Kevin Jones

Sports Podcasting Startup CEO/Founder

About

Experience

Founder & CEO at Blue Wire Podcasts

500 Startups Batch 25

Content Strategist for Facebook & Salesforce

Sports Journalist at Redskins, Browns, Warriors, and more

Links from Kevin

$1.2M seed round covered by Axios

We (allegedly) almost got bought by Amazon!! (Axios Article)

Forbes Feature!! Blue Wire Delivers A New Era Of Sports Podcasting

@Mr_KevinJones on Twitter

FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?

What is the policy for mentor cancellations or no-shows?

What's your refund policy?

What if my mentor doesn't accept my request?

Is there a grace period for session overflows?

Code of Conduct

No Pitching

Privacy and Confidentiality

Professionalism

Kevin Jones

Sports Podcasting Startup CEO/Founder

About

Experience

Founder & CEO at Blue Wire Podcasts

500 Startups Batch 25

Content Strategist for Facebook & Salesforce

Sports Journalist at Redskins, Browns, Warriors, and more

Links from Kevin

$1.2M seed round covered by Axios

We (allegedly) almost got bought by Amazon!! (Axios Article)

Forbes Feature!! Blue Wire Delivers A New Era Of Sports Podcasting

@Mr_KevinJones on Twitter

FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?

What is the policy for mentor cancellations or no-shows?

What's your refund policy?

What if my mentor doesn't accept my request?

Is there a grace period for session overflows?

Code of Conduct

No Pitching

Privacy and Confidentiality

Professionalism

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