
Rivalista is an sportstech startup, building the first Companion AI Sportsbuddies, powered with Agentic AI to create sticker, always-on fan engagement, unrealized revenue opportunities and first-mover advantage for brands.
We created a Sh*t-Talking AI Santa sportsbuddy interactive holiday card. Just ask him anything (even though the holidays done gone!)

WE’RE CUSTOM-BUILDING AI SPORTSBUDDIES FOR SPORTS TEAMS & BRANDS
FOR:
Pro teams & leagues
Sportsbrands & marketers
Sportsmedia & personalities
Sportsbetting sites
Stadiums, venues, conventions & events

IT ALL STARTED WITH SLAMMIE, THE WORLD’S FIRST TRASH-TALKING AI SPORTSBUDDY
Meet the Team
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BILL TSAPALAS
FOUNDER / CEO
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RAKESH DAVID
CTO / CAIO
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BEN STOOPACK
AI PRODUCT/MARKETING
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DUKE TSAPALAS
BUSINESS OPPS
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CAEL HAMEL
PRODUCT/EXPERIENCE