From ER Rooms to Boardrooms: How Christiana Yebra Is Redefining the Sports Fan Experience Through Curiosity and Connection

In an era where career pivots are becoming the new normal, Christiana Yebra’s story stands out as a masterclass in reinvention. She’s gone from emergency rooms and med-tech startups to leading a dating app—and now, she’s advancing the sports fan experience through technology. Her career shows how curiosity, adaptability, and storytelling can be powerful differentiators in any industry. As AI, personalization, and digital innovation continue to reshape how fans experience sports, her story arrives at a time when authenticity and creativity matter more than ever.

So, how do professionals identify the right opportunities in a world of endless possibilities—and how can marketers, technologists, and fans alike use their instincts to create impact across industries?

On this episode of The DLC Drop Podcast, host John Davidson sits down with Christiana Yebra, Founder of Currency and marketing expert, to explore how her untraditional career path led to success across healthcare, technology, dating, and sports. The two dive deep into personal branding, risk-taking, the evolving sports fan experience, and the role of rest in sustainable success.

Key takeaways from the conversation…

• Pivoting with Purpose: How Yebra turned an early passion for healthcare into a marketing and innovation career spanning multiple industries—from ER trauma to sports tech.

• The Power of Storytelling: Why effective storytelling and self-awareness are key when moving between industries and building personal brands.

• Redefining the Fan Experience: How technology, data, and AI are creating personalized, engaging experiences for sports fans and reshaping how brands connect with audiences.

Christiana Yebra is the Founder of Currency, a seasoned marketing strategist, and an advocate for innovation across industries. With a background in biology and chemistry and early experience in emergency medicine, she went on to build and lead startups in med-tech, dating, and sports. Known for her creative marketing approach and leadership in emerging technologies, Yebra has helped drive growth for several Dallas-based companies and continues to serve as a mentor and voice for women in business and sports innovation.