Draft Kings CEO - Jason Robins
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In this episode, Michael is joined by Draft Kings CEO Jason Robins. They discussed many topics including the future of legalized sports gambling, how he got his start in the business, dealing with obstacles and controversy and the time he went to a special concert with Robert Kraft. Enjoy the episode.
2:20 -Being in almost 200 Fantasy Leagues in college
3:31 - Why drafting players is the best part of Fantasy
5:01 - What he wanted to be when he was younger
6:13 College experiences and how that molded his career path
7:45 - Pressures he faced on starting a business
8:45 - The "Ah Ha" moment when starting Draft Kings
11:00 - Advice on starting your own business
12:30 - Business ideas that didn't work out
14:17- Dealing with sudden success
15:36 - Dealing with Controversy
17:11- Thoughts about the media
18:56- Misconceptions about Draft Kings
20:04 - Future of Legalized Sports Betting
25:21 - Best concert he's been to
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