Co-Founder, PodPlay Technologies
Mr. Borton is a Co-Founder of PodPlay Technologies responsible for go-to-market strategy and managing our Sales and Marketing teams. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer and was the first outside investor in PodPlay’s parent company PingPod Inc. Mr. Borton was previously Head of Digital Fund Services at Figure Technologies from February 2020 to July 2022, a Partner at Mountaineer Partners from January 2012 to December 2019, and a Partner at MM Capital from 2009 to 2011. He has been a Founder/Partner in multiple investment management firms during his career and an active technology angel investor. Mr. Borton received a Masters’ degree from the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
As in previous eras, the winners in the era of AI, Automation & Integrated Tech will use technology to deliver amazing experiences for customers. Business models calibrated to the expectations of modern consumers will outperform and put competitive pressure on legacy players to evolve. Legacy operators risk obsolescence if they fail to align with shifting consumer expectations—much like Blockbuster in the Netflix era.
May 14, 2025
Learn how to start a profitable pickleball club – from business planning and location to membership and pricing to programming and marketing, and a whole lot more – in this comprehensive guide.
Mar 31, 2025
PodPlay is making DUPR Coach and Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings available to guide pickleball players on the path of continuous improvement. By integrating Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings with PodPlay’s innovative features—including integrated digital scoreboards, video replays, and DUPR Challenge Matches—clubs now have a powerful framework to enhance player participation, optimize programming, and drive sustained revenue growth.
Mar 20, 2025
