Athletic performance technology company FYTT has a new leader. Eric Wynalek has been named CEO of the Saratoga Springs-based firm by Summit Venture Studio, a Lehi-based venture incubator company specifically founded to provide capital and to develop, launch and scale university software startups and bring products to market.
Wynalek has more than 15 years of experience in sports and entertainment technology, leading business development, marketing and strategy efforts of a number of companies. He most recently served as executive vice president of marketing and strategy at entertainment technology provider EditShare. He previously held positions at Hudl, NBC Sports and Brightcove.
FYTT drives athlete development for sports organizations, including the Chicago Cubs, the San Francisco Giants and the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. FYTT also works with hundreds of high schools, clubs and sport-specific training organizations in their efforts to increase performance of athletes.
“We’re excited to welcome Eric to lead FYTT into the future,” said Spencer Walker, co-founder of Summit Venture Studio. “His sports tech experience and passion for growing nascent technology companies align perfectly with the mission and momentum we’ve built inside FYTT.”
“I’m excited to be back in sports and technology with an innovative company such as FYTT,” said Wynalek. “FYTT works with some of the biggest names in strength and conditioning and I look forward to enhancing our position at the elite, club and high school level of play.”
Wynalek earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from DePaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business. In addition to his role as CEO, he will serve on the FYTT board of directors.