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The Chirp | Seattle Kraken's Katie Townsend, Kendall Tyson & CEO Tod Leiweke

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Daren is joined by Katie Townsend and Kendall Tyson, two leaders with the Seattle Kraken (1:47). Katie is the Senior VP of Marketing and Communications and Kendall is the VP of Strategy & Business Intelligence. They discuss a wide range of subjects, including diversity & inclusion, the challenges of starting a professional sports brand during a pandemic, the obstacles faced and progress made by women in sports and the benefits that come with being a part of a diverse work environment. They also provide an inside glimpse of what's next for the NHL's newest franchise and give an overview of some of the excitement that's surrounding the team in Seattle. Following that conversation, Daren welcomes in Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke (41:08) to talk about his hiring philosophy, the importance of hearing from a variety of voices within the organization, and the excitement and anticipation he has as the expansion draft nears. He also gives an update on the arena and explains why Seattle is primed and ready for an NHL Franchise



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