#252: David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Experiences – True vision takes guts

If we were to start over from scratch and you were able to start a sports marketing company today versus what you did 15, 20 years ago, what would you do differently? And that was our secret sauce is we didn't have any legacy. What separates the people who spot big opportunities from the ones who actually make them happen? Well, you're about to find out. Welcome to How Leaders Lead.

I'm David Novak and every week I have conversations with the very best leaders in the world to help you become the best leader that you can be. Today, I'm talking with David Levy, the co-CEO of Horizon Sports and Experiences and the former president of Turner Networks. If you ever wondered who put the madness in March Madness, it's David. He forged the landmark deal that let fans watch every NCAA tournament game across all the CBS and Turner networks, and it took the popularity of the tournament to a whole new level. These days he's betting on innovative formats like the pickleball slam and Unrivaled, which is a three-on-three women's pro basketball league.

And behind all of it is a big vision for the future of sports, media, and live events. But here's the thing, vision isn't just about spotting these opportunities. It's about having the guts to act on them. And in this episode, you'll see how to trust your instincts on those big ideas, back them with confidence, and then lead people to making it all happen. Here's my conversation with my good friend, and soon to be yours, David Levy.

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