Passion to Profession: How Mikey Turned His Career in Tech into a Career in the Hobby

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, brought to you by eBay, I sit down with Mikey Osborn, Director of Growth Marketing and Technology at Collectors.

Mikey shares how a love for Randy Moss and nostalgia-driven collecting eventually intersected with his career in technology, leading him to join one of the most important companies in the hobby. We cover his time at Salesforce, the bold DM to Nat Turner that opened the door, and what it’s like to build digital experiences for PSA and Collectors.

We also talk about:

• Why spending 50 hours a week on eBay shaped his knowledge base
• The challenge of building tech for a stubborn but passionate collector base
• How AI, content, and community will shape the next phase of the hobby
• Advice for anyone looking to turn their love for cards into a career

This is a conversation about taking the leap, blending professional skills with personal passion, and what the future of the hobby looks like from someone on the inside.

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