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World Class

Building a Fantasy Sports Empire | Adam Wexler founder of PrizePicks

Mar 13, 2025
50:44

In this episode of the World Class Podcast, Chris Vasquez sits down with Adam Wexler, the visionary Founder and Chairman of PrizePicks, one of the fastest-growing daily fantasy sports platforms in the world. Adam shares his journey of building PrizePicks from an idea into a market-leading company, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and scaling a business in one of the most competitive industries.

Adam dives deep into the mindset required to build and sustain a high-growth company, revealing key lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. He also shares the behind-the-scenes story of how PrizePicks disrupted the fantasy sports space, how to create a product that keeps customers coming back, and what it takes to be a successful founder in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The story behind PrizePicks and how Adam turned an idea into a thriving business

• The biggest challenges of scaling a company and how to overcome them

• How to create a winning culture and build a strong team

• The mindset and habits of successful entrepreneurs

• Lessons in product innovation and customer retention

• The future of daily fantasy sports and PrizePicks’ next big moves

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a sports fan, or someone looking for insights on building a world-class company, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from one of the most dynamic leaders in the game. Tune in now to learn how Adam Wexler built PrizePicks into a powerhouse and what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of startups!

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