SSAC24: The Game Changers: Entrepreneurship with Jason Robins and Rich Paul

From creating a new industry to redefining an old one, industry giants, Jason Robins and Rich Paul will share their origin stories, vision of leadership, and entrepreneurial approach to success. Both founders are highly influential in the sports industry and have expanded their reach beyond their original start-up goals while taking very different approaches, IPO vs partnership. Jason Robins founded DraftKings out of his passion for fantasy sports and has expanded the company into sports betting, gaming, and other consumer product offerings. Rich Paul founded KLUTCH Sports Group to represent NBA basketball clients and has built the agency into a leader in athlete empowerment and community impact. KLUTCH now has expanded into a variety of major sports and leagues with a wide array of industry-dominant offerings. This duo will give an in-depth look into their own entrepreneurship journey and lessons learned from building their empires across negotiations, business growth, and connecting with people.