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TaylorMade CEO David Abeles Talks About the Importance of Innovation, Even in an Old-School Sport Like Golf David Abeles breaks down the ways in which TaylorMade is committed to golf innovation.

By David Meltzer

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David Abeles, CEO and President of TaylorMade, chats with host David Meltzer about his long history with the company, some of the new technology in its products and TaylorMade's focus on innovation in all aspects of the organization.

Abeles and Meltzer cover topics such as how the company was founded to revolutionize golf club materials, the intersection of creativity and profitability and how TaylorMade reinvests profits in people and philanthropy. They also discuss TaylorMade's goal to be the most connected company in golf, as well as the role that sacrifice and work ethic play in an entrepreneur's success.

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Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Speaker, Author and Business Coach

David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of Entrepreneur's podcast, “The Playbook”, is a Top 100 Business Coach, global public speaker and three-time international best-selling author who has been honored by Variety as “Sports Humanitarian of the Year”.

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