Get a Grip, with Sam Symes

Sam Symes is the Founder and Managing Director of Spark Sports Grips and he is our first male guest on the Chief Meta Chicks Podcast, but he absolutely fits the bill as a true champion for women in sport and business!

Sam has a background in coaching, teaching and sports management, as well as workforce transformation.

He founded Spark Sports Grips after his young daughter’s request to learn how to play cricket and hold the bat correctly.

Spark Sports Grips are well established now in hockey, cricket, tennis and paddle. The grips help young athletes to hold their equipment correctly.

And if that isn’t enough Sam is about to launch BioGrip, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional rubber grips.

This interview covers a number of great topics, including:

• The origin and evolution of the business, and its expansion into new sports.
• The unexpected challenges Sam faced when launching this startup.
• Some valuable insights for aspiring founders, and
• The essential ingredients for strong product development.

You can find out more about Spark Sports Grips here and you can follow them on Instagram

Enjoy!