About this episode

The episode features a roundtable discussion about the partnership between NHRL and DAZN in the field of combat robotics.

In this special Havoc Rundown Roundtable, Justin Hunter, Ryan Hunter, Tony Baker, and Thomas Carrol sit down with Kelly Biderman, CEO of NHRL, and Ed Cracknell from DAZN to discuss one of the biggest developments in combat robotics in recent memory: the partnership between NHRL and DAZN. Over the course of this conversation, we explore how the partnership came together, what attracted DAZN to combat robotics, and what both organizations hope to achieve as they work to grow the sport on a global stage. We also discuss audience growth, builder recognition, storytelling, content strategy, sponsorship opportunities, international expansion, and what the future of combat robotics could look like over the next several years. This discussion was shaped in part by questions submitted by the combat robotics community, and we'd like to thank everyone who participated in our mailbag. A huge thank you to Kelly and Ed for taking the time to join us and provide insight into the future of NHRL and the sport as a whole. Check out the rest of our episodes and interviews at our website: https://havocrundown.com/en

Topics covered

• combat robotics
• partnership
• audience growth
• builder recognition
• content strategy
• international expansion

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