Providential Media

It's official! Providential Media has been selected as one of 10 startups to participate in the prestigious Plug and Play Sportstech Batch 2 cohort based in #FriscoTx starting in September. As one of hundreds of companies from around the world that were reviewed for this unique program, we're also proud to be just one of three companies from the #NorthTexas region that will be participating in this cohort. We appreciate the great support from the Frisco Plug and Play team as well as McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation for their diligent work to bring Plug and Play Tech Center to our area. At PMG, we've already experienced the tremendous impact from this powerful private and public partnership and look forward to many more great opportunities to come. #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportstech #sports #innovation #fanengagement #data #streaminginnovation #broadcast #media #AI #data #FriscoTX #McKinneyTX

Providential Media is honored to have been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the 2024 GSIC powered by Microsoft - Mass Participation World Innovation Challenge. Companies from 19 Countries submitted their solutions to address 12 curated problem statements that Mass Participation Sports are eager to solve sourcing the globe for innovative sports technology providers. Denny Darmo our CEO will be presenting our solutions alongside 9 other Companies at #MPW24 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam next week December 5th - 7th. #mpw24 #innovationchallenge #massparticipation #sportstech #sportsinnovation

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Twice as nice... On the heels of being selected to the Plug and Play Sportstech cohort in #FriscoTX, we're excited to announce PMG has also been selected to the upcoming Plug and Play Enterprise & AI cohort in #McKinneyTX. Another strong testament to the hard work and commitment to innovation of the PMG team. Organizations like Plug and Play Tech Center combined with forward-thinking public entities like McKinney Economic Development Corporation are so invaluable to the growth of startups and the essential ecosystem needed to succeed and thrive for years to come. We look forward to this tremendous opportunity to learn from many AI and Enterprise industry experts, build valuable relationships with corporate partners and to bond with our fellow cohort companies. #AI #Enterprise #data #analytics #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #fanengagement #streaminginnovation #media #broadcast #marketing #advertising #NorthTexas #PlugandPlay North Texas Angel Network Capital Factory HYPE Sports Innovation GSIC powered by Microsoft IAPS NYCU Accelerator

As countries around the world welcome home their Olympians, Providential Media is excited to welcome home CEO Denny Darmo and CTO Son Tran from a highly successful trip to Asia that included winning the ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator Demo Day pitch competition in Taiwan. The event was part of the graduation day for the 12 international sports tech startup companies selected to participate in the 2024 ASPN Sports Tech cohort and featured 30 judges from 11 countries. The cohort companies went through a rigorous application and interview process to be selected into this prestigious program. Hundreds of applicants from around the world vied for the opportunity to participate in the ASPN program. Throughout the 2024 cohort, PMG team members participated in various sessions and webinars learning from some of the most influential minds in startup and sports tech in the APAC region. The organization is supported by the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education Taiwan, and executed by IAPS NYCU Accelerator (Center of Industry Accelerator & Patent Strategy). It collaborates with the 11 member economies?of the APEC Sport Policy Network (ASPN) to jointly provide the best route for startups to enter the Asia-Pacific and Taiwanese markets in order to accelerate sports tech innovation. We're grateful for the invaluable support and learnings from ASPN, especially our mentor Hidenori "Dino" Suzuki and Darren Chua. “From my experiences of CRM & ticketing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games, mobile e-ticketing and fan club management of various contents including?sports & major artists, I believe the Providential Media platform and products will create significant opportunities for contents holders to utilize?their valuable assets in various ways toward the future. I’m convinced that the new platform and UGC management function would provide more friendly and safer environments with positive values for both users and contents owners such as professional teams & clubs.” Hidenori "Dino" S. (Suzuki) Former Managing Executive, Head of Ticketing & CRM of Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games Advisor, APEC Sports Policy Network Senior Director, Corporate Management, Dentsu "I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the Providential Team, and their relentless drive for innovation has consistently impressed me. Winning the ASPN Award is a well-deserved recognition of their commitment to transforming the sports media landscape. Their solution is perfectly aligned with the burgeoning opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market, which is ripe for such cutting-edge solutions. This milestone is just the beginning, and I’m excited to see how they will continue to shape the future of sports technology in this dynamic region." Darren Chua Advisor, APEC Sports Policy Network Managing Director, The Ideal Venture Studio Director, Unity Brands #sportstech #innovation #APAC #sportsbusiness #DSW24 McKinney Economic Development Corporation North Texas Angel Network

Since the end of last year, IAPS NYCU Accelerator has been collaborating with the Taiwan Sport Indusrty EXPO to bolster the #Startup Sports Tech Ecosystem in the APAC region and Providential Media was one of only twelve companies selected to be part of the 2024 ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator program. ASPN has provided Providential Media with comprehensive mentoring resources and through each course and scheduled activity we have improved in our entrepreneurial competitiveness and personal growth. Co-founders Denny Darmo and Son Tran will be representing Providential Media for Demo Day in Taipei, Taiwan and will be presenting to over 100 delegates representing various VCs, Sports Properties and Executives from eleven Countries in the APAC Region. Special shout out to Darren Chua and Hidenori "Dino" Suzuki for being such incredible mentors to PMG’s Leadership. And a special thanks to Judy Fang and the ASPN team for an incredibly fruitful experience. HYPE Sports Innovation Plug and Play Tech Center McKinney Economic Development Corporation North Texas Angel Network LeadWell Advisory Partners

Thank you Malcolm Lemmons for sharing the news of the Providential Media merger with your Vetted Sports followers. It's an exciting time to be in the #sportstech space. McKinney Economic Development Corporation North Texas Angel Network Capital Factory #sportsbiz #innovation #NorthTexas #fanengagement #data #usergeneratedcontent #streaminginnovation #contentmarketing #analytics #AI #McKinneyTX #FriscoTX #Dallas #FortWorth

Congratulations to the amazing team at A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) and VICTORY+ for this landmark deal. It’s a new era of #sportsbroadcasting and #fanengagement. Great to have you in the #NorthTexas tech ecosystem. More great innovations to come… #streaminginnovation #sportstech #sportsbiz

Thank you Quincy Preston and Dallas Innovates for the write up on our exciting news. Appreciate your support of the #NorthTexas startup ecosystem. #fanengagement #data #streaminginnovations #usergeneratedcontent #contentmarketing #sports #sportsbiz #sportstech #mckinneytx #friscotx #dallas #fortworth McKinney Economic Development Corporation North Texas Angel Network Capital Factory https://bit.ly/4fccGPk