12.13.24

Episode 32

SVP Of Emerging Markets Max Shaukat On Pushing The Boundaries Of Baseball

Max Shaukat, Baseball United's SVP of Emerging Markets and a veteran in the sports and entertainment industry, joins the show to share his remarkable journey. Known for his instrumental role in bringing professional cricket to the United States, Max discusses the parallels between his cricket experience and his mission to help pioneer professional baseball in the Middle East. He dives into topics like the leadership of Baseball United's founder, Kash Shaikh, the rapid growth of the league, and the significance of the Arab Classic. Max also highlights fan engagement strategies, the importance of education in building a love for the sport, and how Baseball United is creating a foundation for the game’s growth in the region.

What We Discuss

• 0:30 Intro
• 2:35 Bringing professional cricket to the United States
• 4:06 Max’s journey to Baseball United
• 6:32 Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder Kash Shaikh’s relentless pursuit of perfection
• 13:18 Baseball United’s rapid expansion
• 18:11 Impact of having professional franchises in the region
• 24:35 Reaction to the Baseball United Ballpark
• 29:22 Reflections on the BU team’s execution during the Arab Classic
• 33:40 The Baseball United Arab Classic’s influence on baseball’s future
• 38:46 Baseball United’s unlimited potential