How the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup with CEO Matt Caldwell

In 2024, the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their franchise history. Panthers president, CEO and alternative governor Matt Caldwell explains how it was done in this conversation with Goldman Sachs president and COO John Waldron. Caldwell shares what he learned during his time in the US Army and at Goldman Sachs, and he discusses how he is applying those lessons to hockey. He also explains why technology and analytics have been central to the team’s business and why connecting with the Florida community is vital to their franchise.
Date of recording: December 16, 2024
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