#213: Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads - The Digital Home for Pickleball Players

Max Ade, Co-Founder of Pickleheads, is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the fastest-growing sport in America — pickleball. With 36.5 million players and counting, the sport’s rapid rise has created a surge in court shortages, long wait times, and overwhelmed organizers.To tackle these issues, Max and his team built Pickleheads, a platform that helps players connect, find local games, and organize matches seamlessly. With over 377,200 members and a recent $2.5 million seed round, Pickleheads is scaling rapidly as the digital home for pickleball players.Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated competitor, Pickleheads is helping players nationwide find their community, improve their game, and stay connected to the sport they love.Chapters:2:30 - The Growth of Pickleball and Market Insights5:00 - Building a Community and Customer Acquisition Strategy7:42 - Understanding the Pickleball Market and Participation Trends10:15 - The Social Aspect of Pickleball and Its Unique Appeal12:53 - Navigating Growth and Capital Raising for Pickleball15:44 - Adapting to Skill Levels and Player Needs18:26 - Future Vision and Trends in Pickleball20:45 - Learning from Other Sports and CompaniesMax Ade:🏠 Website: https://www.pickleheads.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adesome/Andrew Petcash:🏠 Website: https://profluence.com🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/Thanks for listening! Hit the “follow” button to stay updated on new podcasts. Thanks for listening! Hit the “follow” button to stay updated on new podcasts.