Matthew Kalish
Founder at DRAFTKINGS INC.
Net worth: 164 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Matthew Kalish was the founder of DraftKings, Inc. (founded in 2012) where he held the title of Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2013.
He is also the founder of DraftKings Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2011) where he currently holds the title of Director & President-North America.
Additionally, he is the founder of DraftKings, Inc. (founded in 2011) where he currently holds the title of Director & President-DraftKings North America.
Mr. Kalish's current job is as a Founding Pillar at Pillar Co Management LLC.
He completed his undergraduate degree at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and holds an MBA from Boston College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DRAFTKINGS, INC. CLASS A
0.76% | 2024-03-18 | 3,609,393 ( 0.76% ) | 164 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Matthew Kalish active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | Founder | 2011-12-30 |
DraftKings Holdings, Inc.
 DraftKings Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DraftKings Holdings, Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It operates through the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) segments. The B2C segment focuses on providing users with daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino products. The B2B segment develops, designs, and licenses sports betting and casino gaming software for its Sportsbook and casino gaming products. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | 2011-12-30 |
Pillar Co Management LLC
 Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar Co Management LLC (Pillar VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jamie Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Matthew Kalish
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
DraftKings, Inc. /Old/
 DraftKings, Inc. /Old/ Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DraftKings, Inc. provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes. The firm's games are structured under salary cap format and new contests are offered every day with instantaneous payouts. Its sports competitions are held across baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. The company was founded by Jason Robins, Paul Liberman, and Matthew Kalish in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | - |
Training of Matthew Kalish
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
| Boston College | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 3 |
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DraftKings, Inc. /Old/
DraftKings, Inc. /Old/ Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DraftKings, Inc. provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes. The firm's games are structured under salary cap format and new contests are offered every day with instantaneous payouts. Its sports competitions are held across baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. The company was founded by Jason Robins, Paul Liberman, and Matthew Kalish in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Pillar Co Management LLC
Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar Co Management LLC (Pillar VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jamie Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
DraftKings Holdings, Inc.
DraftKings Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DraftKings Holdings, Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It operates through the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) segments. The B2C segment focuses on providing users with daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino products. The B2B segment develops, designs, and licenses sports betting and casino gaming software for its Sportsbook and casino gaming products. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
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