Shripal Shah

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DISC Type : DS

Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Next League

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Shripal Shah is the Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Next League, specializing in using technology to drive revenue and fan engagement in sports. A former NFL team CSO who generated over $60 million in sponsorship revenue for the Washington Commanders, he is a recognized thought leader on digital transformation. People who have worked with him describe him as visionary, dedicated, and creative.

He is an adjunct professor at Georgetown Universitys Sports Industry Management program and co-founded NextUp Ventures, an angel investment firm that nurtures early-stage sports technology companies. He is also a strategic advisor to Vokol, an AI audio company.

Unique fact: He has authored three books on the application of Artificial Intelligence in the sports industry, establishing himself as a key voice in the field.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Sports
As Chief AI & Innovation Officer and a three-time author on the subject, he focuses on embedding AI into sports organizations' operations for growth and monetization.
Sports Monetization
He has a history of creating significant revenue, including $60M+ in sponsorships for an NFL team, and now focuses on turning emerging tech into revenue systems.
Fan Engagement
A core focus of his career is leveraging digital platforms, loyalty programs, and emerging tech like AI-powered audio to deepen the connection with fans.

Media Appearances

Technology & AI in Sports with Shripal Shah, Chief Digital Officer at Next League. Featured in Spotify (Creators)

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Cheers Pod 15: Shripal Shah (Next League). Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Next League Hires Sports Industry Veteran To Bolster Executive Team. Featured in Next League (official website)

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Work History

1-2026
Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Next League
10-2025
Strategic Advisor at Vokol
1-2025 - 1-2026
Chief Digital Officer at Next League
7-2024
Freelance Columnist at JohnWallStreet
8-2021 - 1-2025
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Shop Your Way

Education

1995 - 1999
B.S. w/ Independant Concentration in Multimedia Productions from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Insights For Selling To Shripal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shripal is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shripal

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shripal move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Shripal take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Shripal

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