Welcome to WiST
Our Mission
Women in Sports Tech (WiST) is the only workforce accelerator for diverse talent at the intersection of sports and tech. WiST’s innovative programs, original content, and global community for women and employers provide career support and growth opportunities that drive business innovation and success.
WiST’s programs provide female and non-binary students and early to mid-level career professionals the knowledge, experience, and support they need to succeed while providing invaluable opportunities for employers to enhance their talent pipeline and build more inclusive cultures:
WiST Fellowship: Summer internship experiences for college, graduate, and PhD students. 80% of graduates are working in the sports tech industry, while 40% are already in leadership roles.
WiST NETWORK: Single source for diverse hiring in the sports tech industry. Over 5,000 applicants from the site.
WiST Presents: Educational original content and events provide much-needed career resources for students, early to mid-career professionals, and leaders at all levels.
We’re galvanizing a community for change.
Sports Tech in Action
We define sports tech very broadly as every role in the sports business is powered by technology.
Athlete Performance: Apparel, Footwear & Data
Athlete, Team & Event Management
Digital Media
Esports & Gaming
Fan & Sponsor Experience
Fantasy Sports & Betting
Sports Properties: Teams & Leagues
Stadium & Venue Innovation
“WiST is an impressive organization that we are proud to support and we are excited to have a WiST Fellow join our SportsTech Accelerator team again this summer. Our WiST Fellows gain immediate experience working with our deal sourcing team to evaluate startup founders applying for our SportsTech accelerator class, and we look forward to her/their unique perspective.”
Jenna Kurath VP of Startup Partner Development and Head of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech; WiST Advisor
“The WiST NETWORK has amplified USOPC career opportunities and our talent acquisition team has been thrilled at the expansion of their talent pipeline.”
Mike Levine Director, Technology & Innovation Business Ops, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
"Partnering with WIST for the last few years as part of our internship program has been incredible. Our focus on partnering with WiST is to continue to expand and diversify our talent pipeline, being able to offer even more opportunities for women at SRAM. Through this partnership we have hired some incredibly talented interns and the relationship with the team at WIST makes it a seamless process!"
Martin Killeen Talent Acquisition Manager, SRAM
“We are thrilled with our partnership with WiST. We get 10X ROI from our donation to WiST in terms of the quality and diversity of talent we are attracting.”
Laurie Herbert Director of Talent Acquisition, Acushnet (Titleist, Footjoy)
“Sports Reference LLC has benefited tremendously from our relationship with WiST. We work at the intersection of sports and tech, and sometimes both industries can be hostile to women trying to break into those fields. WiST has helped us recruit multiple women to our summer internship program, advertise our positions to talented women interested in sports & tech, and is a venue some of our female employees have used to mentor others trying to enter this industry.”
Sean Forman President, Sports Reference LLC
“I continue to be impressed with the incredible work that WiST does to open doors for women in the sports tech industry. It is widely understood that diversity is key to a thriving workplace, so having access to resources like the WiST Fellowship Program is immensely valuable as we compete to attract the very best talent in tech.”
Sameer Ahuja President, GameChanger
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Sports Tech
Veteran leaders in the sports, tech and innovation space discuss businesses that enhance fan experiences, improve all aspects of team and league management and impact athlete performance, from startups to well-established industry giants. This event was presented by WiST Partner TeamViewer as part of their SheSportTech campaign, designed to bring more women into the industry.
Introducing SheSportTech, An Inspiring Initiative!
WiST is thrilled to announce our community partnership in this exciting campaign launched by TeamViewer. SheSportTech aims to inspire more women to pursue thrilling careers in sports tech. Our goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive ecosystem within the sports tech industry, ultimately leading to greater innovation and success.
Women in Sports Tech Announces 2024 WiST Fellows: Jump-starting Careers in Sports Tech
WiST is thrilled to introduce our seventh year of WiST Fellows with the 2024 program cohort. This year features 19 students representing diverse academic backgrounds from across the US and abroad. Each WiST Fellow brings unique talents and perspectives to the forefront of the sports technology landscape.
