Sandy Khaund on Blockchain: Enhancing Fan Experience and Engagement

Revolutionizing Sports Fandom with Blockchain: An Interview with Sandy Khaund of Credenza In this episode of Old Men, New Money, hosts Phil Larmon and Douglas Borthwick interview Sandy Khaund, the CEO of Credenza. Sandy discusses his journey from engineering roles at major companies to founding a blockchain ticketing company, Upgraded, which was later acquired by Ticketmaster. The conversation dives into the potential of blockchain in sports and entertainment, focusing on how Credenza leverages blockchain technology to enhance fan experiences, integrate disparate data systems, and provide personalized engagement. Sandy elaborates on the concept of pseudonymous identity and how blockchain can offer secure, personalized, and innovative solutions for sports teams, fans, and sponsors alike. The episode also touches on exciting use cases with the St. Louis Blues and the broader implications for digital identity and micropayments in the sports industry. 00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings 00:20 Guest Introduction: Sandy Khaund 00:48 Sandy's Career Journey 01:30 Blockchain Ticketing with Upgraded 03:59 Challenges and Innovations in Ticketing 09:11 The Future of Blockchain in Ticketing 20:04 Digital Identity and Blockchain 29:08 Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) 34:14 Digital Identity and the Digital Divide 35:36 Biometrics and Privacy Concerns 38:10 Introduction to Credenza 39:37 The Future of Personalized Fan Experiences 41:51 Blockchain and Pseudonymized Identities 46:36 Monetizing Sports Fandom 57:25 Fan Ownership and Private Equity 01:06:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJoin us in staying updated with the latest by subscribing to our channels on YouTube , Spotify , and iTunes . Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe