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title: Zippin and CEO Krishna Motukuri Shine as Finalists in SBJ's 2024 Tech Awards
description: Zippin is thrilled to be recognized by Sports Business Journal for our outstanding contributions to the sports industry's technology landscape.
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# Zippin and CEO Krishna Motukuri Shine as Finalists in SBJ's 2024 Tech Awards
[Bonnie Milam](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/author/bonnie-milam) Dec 14, 2023, 6:41:12 AM
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[Dec 2, 2024, 9:26:44 AM Zippin Outdoors Named SBJ Tech Awards Finalist for Best in AI](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/sbj-sports-tech-award-2025finalist-) [Sep 27, 2023, 6:45:58 AM Zippin Brings New Innovations to Sports Venues](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/zippin-brings-new-innovations-to-sports-venues) [Nov 7, 2023, 11:00:26 AM 2023: A Grand Slam Season for Zippin and the MLB](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/2023-mlb-zippin)
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We are thrilled to share the news that Zippin has been recognized by *Sports Business Journal* for its outstanding contributions to the sports industry's technology landscape. The anticipation has come to fruition as we find ourselves among esteemed finalists for the [2024 SBJ Tech Awards](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/12/11/sports-business-awards-tech) in two categories: "Venues Operations Technology of the Year" and the prestigious "Technology Executive of the Year" for our CEO and co-founder, Krishna Motukuri.
Krishna, our visionary leader, humbly acknowledged the nomination, emphasizing the collective effort of our dedicated team. He expressed, "It's an honor to be nominated for this award. While CEOs get nominated, the awards and honors truly belong to their teams doing all the hard work. Congratulations to my awesome team at Zippin, always punching above our weight, by staying focused on innovating constantly and making our customers successful."
The Sports Business Awards: Tech is in its second year, recognizing companies and executives that have significantly advanced technology in the sports industry. Zippin's commitment to innovation, creativity, organizational excellence, and industry influence has earned us a spot among the 41 finalists, selected from an impressive pool of over 270 submissions.
As we reflect on what we achieved in this year to earn this nomination, it’s clear Zippin's checkout-free technology is reshaping the future of the gameday experiences for fans. Some of our 2024 highlights for the sports and entertainment industry include:
- Launch of Zippin Walk-Up for hot food and beverage stands
- 1st checkout-free integration with VenueNext
- 1st checkout-free store with digital age verification with IDmission
- 1st checkout-free store with draft beer and cocktails with DraftServ
- The rapid of expansion of Zippin Lane, including 10 installations at Allegiant Stadium, home of the most checkout-free stores anywhere
We are proud of our ongoing journey of pushing boundaries, making strides in the sports technology landscape, and delivering unparalleled solutions that bring value to our customers and their fans. We invite you to explore the possibilities of what Zippin can bring to your venue and witness firsthand how our commitment to excellence is driving innovation in the sports industry.
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[Dec 2, 2024, 9:26:44 AM Zippin Outdoors Named SBJ Tech Awards Finalist for Best in AI](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/sbj-sports-tech-award-2025finalist-) [Sep 27, 2023, 6:45:58 AM Zippin Brings New Innovations to Sports Venues](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/zippin-brings-new-innovations-to-sports-venues) [Nov 7, 2023, 11:00:26 AM 2023: A Grand Slam Season for Zippin and the MLB](https://www.getzippin.com/blog/2023-mlb-zippin)
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