#192 - Trust & Rapport w/ Teamworks; Gareth Quinn

"Today is the slowest day of technological change we have experienced in our lives."

In this episode, Gareth Quinn shares his journey from working in nightlife and politics into the business world, and how those experiences helped shape the foundations of Kairos. He reflects on the early growth of the startup, the challenge of overcoming confirmation bias in football, and the push to introduce more objective, data-driven thinking in elite sport. The conversation also explores Kairos’ work in high-performance environments, including contributions connected to the Ryder Cup and South Africa’s victory at the Rugby World Cup 2019, and the lessons learned about problem-solving and momentum in both sport and business.

Gareth also discusses the merger with Teamworks and the growing importance of integrating technology across sports organizations. From hubs and athlete management systems to intelligence platforms, the focus is on improving communication, creating clarity, and connecting departments. The episode closes with Gareth’s thoughts on modern leadership, the consolidation of sports technology, and what excites him most about the future of the industry.

Timestamps;

00:00 - 06:29 - Nightlife

06:30 - 17:22 - Kairos

17:23 - 25:50 - Teamworks

25:51 - 34:20 - Speed of Change

34:21 - 40:15 - Leadership

40:16 - 45:33 - Future

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