Erika Ayers Badan on Best Era of Barstool, Food52 & The Makings of a Great CEO

Erika Ayers Badan is a distinguished executive known for her transformative leadership as the former CEO of Barstool Sports. With a career marked by innovation and strategic vision, Erika played a pivotal role in evolving Barstool Sports from a niche sports media company into a major player in the digital entertainment landscape. Her tenure was characterized by a focus on expanding the brand’s reach, leveraging cutting-edge digital strategies, and fostering a dynamic company culture. Erika's expertise in navigating the fast-paced media environment and her ability to drive growth have established her as a prominent figure in the industry.
Erika's currently transforming Food52, where she applies her strategic expertise to enhance the company’s digital presence and expand its community of food enthusiasts. Her background in leading transformative initiatives at Barstool Sports informs her approach, as she brings a fresh perspective to content creation and audience engagement. Erika's commitment to excellence and her visionary leadership continue to elevate Food52’s impact in the culinary world.

[@brianegan7331]

Great podcast

[@davidnobleshow]

@@brianegan7331 thanks Brian, you should come in and talk with the kids

[@yulianatsapar]

Such a good episode. Love her mindset💯

[@davidnobleshow]

She was a great guest. Obviously a professional

[@davidnobleshow]

Thank you! She is pushing the dynamic.

[@wonderfulworldofmarkets9033]

Really big of you to admit that and be self aware enough to admit you've been out of the game. Last year in my college entrepenurship class I was lectured all semester by my professor who called himself a "serial entepenur" but hasn't built a new company in 20 years. Meanwhile I alone launched 5 businesses ideas in the same semester outside of class. We spent the entire semester "coming up with a business idea".

[@davidnobleshow]

The truth isn’t hard or big of me. I’ve launched two projects this year and working on reforming an older one into a business with cash flow now.
The truth shall set you free.