A Fresh Perspective on SportsCameron Poetzscher is mostly known for his professional achievements in the world of finance, however the San Francisco local is also an avid sports fan. Living in the Bay area with his family, he is regularly involved in running, sailing and cycling, for fitness and recreational purposes.
Cameron also enjoys following these sports at an elite level, and this blog is an opportunity to share his interests and insights through writing. The blog will take a varied approach to covering sports, and will feature big events and top athletes as well as lesser known initiatives on the sporting calendar. |
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Sailing
Sailing is not a sport that’s instantly accessible to every kid growing up in the U.S. However, it’s a sport that deserves more attention, and wants to open its doors and boost participation nationally. As a sport, it requires a balance of skills, including the ability to fine-tune one's vessel while getting the most out of the conditions on the water. Regattas take place across the country every weekend, from kids in Dinghies battling it out for line honors right up to professional events such as the America’s Cup World Series. This blog will take a closer look at some of the high profile amateur and professional events taking place throughout the world of sailing. Cameron's interest in sailing stems from his Australian roots, where he grew up sailing as a kid.
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Cycling
Cycling is a huge worldwide sport with its traditional power base in Europe. In the U.S. cycling is one of the biggest participation sports, with an estimated 44 million people taking part in cycling in 2015. Cameron Poetzscher’s blog will include both road and track cycling.
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Running
There is no sport more pure than running. Recreationally, the U.S. has huge participation numbers, with approximately 60 million Americans running or jogging annually. The country also hosts some enormous competitive events that involve numbers north of 40-50,000 runners. Most people would probably guess that the New York or Boston Marathons have the most participants, and they wouldn’t be far off. New York had 49,365 runners in 2015, but the AJC Peachtree Road Race had 54,752. This just demonstrates the wide appeal that running has for Americans. It has social, physical and mental appeal, and this all combines to create some fascinating events.
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Cameron Poetzscher’s Background
Poetzscher is currently VP of Corporate Development at Uber, with professional background in finance and strategic business operations. After graduating from Harvard Business School, he embarked on a 17 year career with Goldman Sachs, which focused on Mergers and Acquisitions, IPOs and asset restructuring. Cameron has worked in senior executive roles in the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region.
