JM Arseneau, Co-Founder of Winya - How Agentic AI Is Transforming Sports Business

JM Arseneau is a serial entrepreneur, operational leader, and Co-Founder of Winya, an AI platform helping sports organizations transform customer data into automated revenue-generating actions. With more than two decades of experience building and scaling technology companies, JM has successfully led multiple businesses through growth and acquisition while specializing in operations, artificial intelligence, and business performance.

Before launching Winya, JM served as Chief Operating Officer at Globalia, where he helped drive hyper-growth by building scalable operational systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and integrating AI into business processes. His background spans software, RevOps, digital transformation, and enterprise technology, giving him a unique perspective on how organizations can turn strategy into execution.

In this conversation, JM shares why the next era of AI is shifting from collecting data to making intelligent decisions and taking action. He explains how Winya is helping sports teams automate revenue opportunities, strengthen fan engagement, and optimize operations across ticketing, sponsorships, retail, and entertainment districts. The discussion also covers entrepreneurship, building lasting co-founder relationships, lessons from multiple successful exits, and where agentic AI will create the biggest opportunities across the sports industry over the coming years.

Podcast Chapters:

02:34 Entrepreneurial Journey and Co-Founder Dynamics

05:20 The Shift from Data Collection to Execution

07:38 Introducing Winya: The Agentic AI Platform

10:23 Building AI Agents and Team Dynamics

13:08 Job Security and Workforce Transition in AI

15:39 The Spotlight Effect of AI on Performance

17:58 Navigating the AI Startup Landscape

20:38 Funding Strategies and Market Positioning