Tim Katt [#77]: The Rise of Sports-Anchored, Mixed-Use Districts [Finance with Vansa Chatikavanij]

On today’s episode of the Sports Pundit Finance Podcast, Vansa is joined by Tim Katt, National Director and Managing Partner of the Sports and Entertainment Practice at Transwestern.

Tim brings a sharp perspective on how sports, real estate, and investment intersect, from structuring deals for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors to developing large-scale, mixed-use districts anchored around sports facilities.

He shares insights from his work with Overtime Elite and the creation of Overtime Arena, as well as his role in launching the Global Sports Venture Studio with the LA Dodgers.

The conversation also outlines why real estate is becoming a strategic growth engine for sports organisations, touching on mixed-use development models, financing structures, and the next wave of innovative sports venues.

Timestamps

• 02:00 - Tim’s Journey from Overtime Elite to Transwestern

• 05:00 - Lessons from Building Overtime Arena

• 07:00 - The Future of Sports Facility Development

• 13:00 - Funding and Financing Sports Projects

• 28:00 - The Growth of New Sports Venues

• 36:00 - Innovations in Stadiums and Arenas

• 40:00 - Balancing Public and Private Investment

• 43:00 -Misconceptions and Final Thoughts

Additional Links

• WNBA’s Sparks planning to build $150M practice facility - ESPN

About The Hosts

Vansa Chatikavanij is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Present Ventures, an investment firm focused on emerging sports, media, and technology. She previously led strategy at Omise (“Stripe of Asia”) and co-founded OmiseGO Network, reaching a $1B+ market cap. Earlier in her career, she worked at the World Bank across 13 markets and has advised organisations including the World Economic Forum, GSIC powered by Microsoft, and Real Madrid NEXT Asia.

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