San Jose Earthquakes Leaders - SportsTech, Inclusion & Scouting

Going to the San Jose Earthquakes Soccer office now feels like home. Yesterday, I spent another energizing evening there with President Jared Shawlee and Head Scout Ian Russell, hearing how the club is evolving under Coach Bruce Arena's leadership. What stayed with me wasn't just what they're building, but how. The conversations - * Scouting talent globally using advanced analytics and tech tracking ways shaping decisions * Academy way of evolving and adding early talent to groom further * Creating inclusive pathways for autistic athletes and young players 💙 On this last point, I witnessed something moving. A Bay Area autism support representative personally thanked Jared for arranging a special section for autistic kids at one of the previous match. It took me back to my own moment last year, being part of the Women International Day #cointoss. A small gesture, but powerful in how it represented belonging and leadership that opens doors. I couldn't stay for the full match, but waking up to the Earthquakes' win over Austin FC ⚽ felt like perfect punctuation. Strategy described in the office showed up on the pitch! Here's what struck me - - Sports isn't just supported by technology, it's being reimagined by it. - Computer vision. ML injury prediction. VR training. Data-driven scouting. Tech isn't behind the scenes anymore. It's the strategic core. This is why I built Passionate Pulse. To capture moments where innovation meets purpose across industries, where builders are reshaping what's possible! Whether it's SportsTech, HealthTech, MediaTech, ConstructionTech, or FinTech—the pattern is the same. Visionaries using technology to change the rules. 📢 If you're building tech that's redefining your industry, I want to hear your story. Let's talk about - ✓ Hard problems you're solving ✓ How you're using AI, data, or emerging tech ✓ The future you're building DM me. Let's get your transformation story out there. That Earthquakes win was proof -> vision + execution = results. #PassionatePulse #SanJoseEarthquakes #SportsInnovation #FounderStories #TechForGood #AIinSports #BuildingTheFuture #InclusionMatters