Episode 72: How CourtReserve Turned a Kitchen Table Idea Into a 54M Company
From Kitchen Talk: Pickleball Edition by Kaitlin Miller
November 26, 2025 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 72
About this episode
Ashley Owens shares the growth story of CourtReserve, a platform for racquet and paddle sports, highlighting its journey from a kitchen table idea to a $54 million company.
CourtReserve cofounder Ashley Owens shares the remarkable growth story behind one of the leading platforms in racquet and paddle sports. What began as an idea at a kitchen table has scaled into a company serving more than 2,000 clubs and five million players worldwide and recently secured a 54 million strategic growth investment from Mainsail Partners. Ashley opens up about building the business alongside her husband, combining complementary skill sets to create a strong team marriage, assembling the right team, and modernizing an industry still often relying on pen and paper. This conversation is packed with insight for founders, club operators, and anyone inspired by businesses built with vision, grit, and heart. Follow our page if you like what you're listening to.
People in this episode
Host: Kaitlin Miller
Guest: Ashley Owens
Topics covered
- business growth
- entrepreneurship
- sports technology
- team building
- investment
Keywords
- CourtReserve
- Ashley Owens
- business growth
- sports technology
- investment
- entrepreneurship
- team building
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CourtReserve, Mainsail Partners
Places: United States
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