052 Danny Davis on Building Recon Sports into Premier Sports Data Company
Tue Feb 03 2026
On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin Titchenell is joined by Danny Davis, Founder & CEO of Recon Sports, to break down how elite programs turn data chaos into competitive advantage.
Danny shares his path from West Point and five years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer to building a platform now used by Power Four programs across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.
At Recon Sports, he replaces dozens of disconnected tools with a single unified system—integrating millions of data points to drive better decisions in recruiting, player development, and performance. The conversation also pulls lessons directly into entrepreneurship.
You’ll hear:
How military reconnaissance translates to sports and business
Why too many tools slow teams down instead of helping them
The mindset difference between first-time and scaled founders
Why seeking rejection accelerates product-market fit
Where real opportunity exists as sports tech consolidates
If you’re building in sports or tech and care about clarity, speed, and execution, this episode is for you.
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On this episode of the Sports Business Leaders Podcast, Justin Titchenell is joined by Danny Davis, Founder & CEO of Recon Sports, to break down how elite programs turn data chaos into competitive advantage. Danny shares his path from West Point and five years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer to building a platform now used by Power Four programs across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12. At Recon Sports, he replaces dozens of disconnected tools with a single unified system—integrating millions of data points to drive better decisions in recruiting, player development, and performance. The conversation also pulls lessons directly into entrepreneurship. You’ll hear: How military reconnaissance translates to sports and business Why too many tools slow teams down instead of helping them The mindset difference between first-time and scaled founders Why seeking rejection accelerates product-market fit Where real opportunity exists as sports tech consolidates If you’re building in sports or tech and care about clarity, speed, and execution, this episode is for you.