Lance Dietz

“"When Lance is into your company and wants to invest in it, take it." This is my usual advice to other founders considering working with him. I have worked with Lance since 2020, when he participated in Stadium Live's seed and co-led the Series A. Lance's involvement has been pivotal to Stadium Live's journey as we strive to find PMF and scale as a young sports & entertainment startup in this vast industry. These are some traits I love about working with Lance: 1. He executes & follows through: Lance's reliability is a rare gem in the tech world. He doesn't just make promises, he delivers on them every single time. This level of consistency is a testament to his commitment and reliability. I have never seen him miss things! 2: He is well-connected and has a positive impact on the sports industry: Lance's extensive network in the industry has opened doors for us that we never thought possible. His connections have sparked meaningful conversations about fundraising and partnerships, giving us a new sense of optimism and potential for growth. It also seems like he has a great working relationship with everyone in the industry. Being likeable by founders, fellow investors, and operators is a fantastic feat to have. 3. He is passionate, positive and collaborative: We collaborate through moments and ideas more frequently on WhatsApp/Text daily versus having quarterly board meetings. He is a power user of the product he invests in, very curious, and wants to be helpful in any way possible. This means a lot to the founders, as you have someone who gets your product and simultaneously supports you. I am forever grateful I got to meet Lance, and I look forward to continuing to work with him. If you're a founder or an operator, take that call with Lance ;)”

“Lance exemplifies the words collaboration and teamwork. His inclination to collaborate extends not only to everyone he works with internally but also to investors at other firms and the founders he works with. Lance actively listens and seeks to learn first, despite being extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, and insightful. This rare trait creates an inclusive atmosphere, fostering better knowledge-sharing and decision-making. With a background in both the military and as an athlete, it’s no surprise that he embodies such strong character. In my first role as a venture capital investor, Lance took me under his wing and imparted valuable lessons. His approach to sourcing and diligence, and his poised yet passionate demeanor all left a significant impact on me as a young investor. Anyone would be very lucky to have Lance on their team!”