Leadership editor Ruth Umoh sits down with some of the most influential names in business to talk about their rise to fame, fortune, and challenges navigated along the way. We dive deep into topics with our subjects to cover what they had to go through to get to where they are today and what it takes to become successful in the business world.
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Leadership editor Ruth Umoh sits down with some of the most influential names in business to talk about their rise to fame, fortune, and challenges navigated along the way. We dive deep into topics with our subjects to cover what they had to go through to get to where they are today and what it takes to become successful in the business world.
How DraftKings Got LeBron James To Join Their Lineup | Executive Exchange
Executive Exchange
39 minutes
1 year ago
How DraftKings Got LeBron James To Join Their Lineup | Executive Exchange
On the latest episode of Executive Exchange, host and Leadership Editor Ruth Umoh sits down with DraftKings cofounder and CEO Jason Robins to discuss the partnership between LeBron James and how their deal came together right before Super Bowl LVIII.
Jason discusses how the NBA changed the rules to allow active NBA players to endorse betting companies and that LeBron was their top target to sign. DraftKings also recently partnered with Barstool Sports once again and talks about why it made sense to bring them back as a sponsor.
Jason also talks about the growth of the company since starting it in 2012 as a daily fantasy sports betting platform in Boston, Massachusetts. Now, DraftKings offers real time sports betting and an online casino in select states and countries around the globe and lobbying to include more states in the future such as Texas and California.
Finally, Jason touches on the 9/11-themed 'Never Forget' parlay bet that was issued last September 11th and how to deal with situations that are challenging when running a company. He gives insight on making mistakes that you can learn from and turning that into a stronger person.
Executive Exchange
Leadership editor Ruth Umoh sits down with some of the most influential names in business to talk about their rise to fame, fortune, and challenges navigated along the way. We dive deep into topics with our subjects to cover what they had to go through to get to where they are today and what it takes to become successful in the business world.
