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Underdog Fantasy CEO and Founder Jeremy Levine Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship for Second Consecutive Year

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Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has recognized Jeremy Levine, CEO and Founder of Underdog Fantasy, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit. This marks Levine's second consecutive year receiving this honor. Under Levine's leadership, Underdog Fantasy has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., climbing to fourth in U.S. downloads in sports gaming this NFL season.

Underdog has also developed one of the most-watched media content networks in the industry. The company's success is attributed to its innovative approach to creating new games for sports fans. The Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit, now in its 13th year, brings together founders and CEOs of high-growth companies for general sessions and clinics led by experienced entrepreneurs, academics, and business leaders.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) ha riconosciuto Jeremy Levine, CEO e Fondatore di Underdog Fantasy, come uno dei più eccezionali imprenditori del 2024 al suo Summit di Costruttori e Innovatori. Questo segna il secondo anno consecutivo in cui Levine riceve questo onore. Sotto la guida di Levine, Underdog Fantasy è rapidamente diventata una delle aziende di giochi sportivi e media in più rapida crescita negli Stati Uniti, raggiungendo il quarto posto nelle download di giochi sportivi in questa stagione NFL.

Underdog ha anche sviluppato uno dei network di contenuti media più seguiti nel settore. Il successo dell'azienda è attribuito al suo approccio innovativo nella creazione di nuovi giochi per gli appassionati di sport. Il Summit di Costruttori e Innovatori di Goldman Sachs, ora alla sua 13ª edizione, riunisce fondatori e CEO di aziende in forte crescita per sessioni generali e workshop guidati da imprenditori esperti, accademici e leader del settore.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) ha reconocido a Jeremy Levine, CEO y fundador de Underdog Fantasy, como uno de los emprendedores más excepcionales de 2024 en su Cumbre de Constructores e Innovadores. Este es el segundo año consecutivo en que Levine recibe este honor. Bajo el liderazgo de Levine, Underdog Fantasy se ha convertido rápidamente en una de las compañías de juegos deportivos y medios de comunicación de más rápido crecimiento en EE.UU., alcanzando el cuarto lugar en descargas en juegos deportivos esta temporada de la NFL.

Underdog también ha desarrollado una de las redes de contenido mediático más vistas en la industria. El éxito de la empresa se atribuye a su enfoque innovador en la creación de nuevos juegos para los aficionados a los deportes. La Cumbre de Constructores e Innovadores de Goldman Sachs, ahora en su 13ª edición, reúne a fundadores y CEOs de empresas de alto crecimiento para sesiones generales y clínicas dirigidas por emprendedores experimentados, académicos y líderes empresariales.

골드만삭스 (NYSE:GS)는 저레미 레빈, 언더독 판타지의 CEO이자 창립자를 2024년 가장 뛰어난 기업가 중 한 명으로 선정했습니다. 이는 레빈이 이 영예를 수상한 두 번째 해입니다. 레빈의 리더십 아래 언더독 판타지는 미국에서 가장 빠르게 성장하는 스포츠 게임 및 미디어 회사 중 하나로 자리를 잡으며, NFL 시즌 동안 스포츠 게임 다운로드에서 4위에 올랐습니다.

언더독은 또한 업계에서 가장 많이 시청되는 미디어 콘텐츠 네트워크 중 하나를 개발했습니다. 회사의 성공은 스포츠 팬을 위한 새로운 게임을 만드는 혁신적인 접근 방식 덕분입니다. 골드만삭스의 '빌더스와 이노베이터스 서밋'은 현재 13회를 맞이하며, 고성장 기업의 창립자와 CEO를 초청해 경험 많은 기업가와 학자, 비즈니스 리더들에 의해 주관되는 일반 세션과 클리닉을 진행합니다.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) a reconnu Jeremy Levine, PDG et fondateur de Underdog Fantasy, comme l'un des entrepreneurs les plus exceptionnels de 2024 lors de son Sommet des Constructeurs et Innovateurs. C'est la deuxième année consécutive que Levine reçoit cet honneur. Sous la direction de Levine, Underdog Fantasy est rapidement devenue l'une des entreprises de jeux sportifs et de médias à la croissance la plus rapide aux États-Unis, atteignant la quatrième place des téléchargements de jeux sportifs cette saison NFL.

Underdog a également développé l'un des réseaux de contenu médiatique les plus regardés de l'industrie. Le succès de l'entreprise est attribué à son approche innovante dans la création de nouveaux jeux pour les fans de sport. Le Sommet des Constructeurs et Innovateurs de Goldman Sachs, qui en est maintenant à sa 13ème année, réunit des fondateurs et des PDG d'entreprises à forte croissance pour des sessions générales et des cliniques animées par des entrepreneurs expérimentés, des universitaires et des leaders d'entreprise.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) hat Jeremy Levine, CEO und Gründer von Underdog Fantasy, als einen der außergewöhnlichsten Unternehmer des Jahres 2024 auf seinem Summit für Builder und Innovatoren ausgezeichnet. Dies ist Levines zweites aufeinanderfolgendes Jahr, in dem er diese Auszeichnung erhält. Unter Levines Leitung hat sich Underdog Fantasy schnell zu einem der schnellstwachsenden Unternehmen im Bereich Sportgaming und Medien in den USA entwickelt und erreichte in dieser NFL-Saison den vierten Platz bei den US-Downloads im Sportgaming.

Underdog hat auch eines der meistgesehenen Medieninhalte-Netzwerke in der Branche entwickelt. Der Erfolg des Unternehmens wird auf deren innovative Herangehensweise an die Erstellung neuer Spiele für Sportfans zurückgeführt. Der Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit, der nun im 13. Jahr stattfindet, bringt Gründer und CEOs von schnell wachsenden Unternehmen zu allgemeinen Sitzungen und Workshops zusammen, die von erfahrenen Unternehmern, Akademikern und Geschäftsführern geleitet werden.

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Levine Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at Goldman Sachs 2024 Builders and Innovators Summit

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Jeremy Levine, CEO and Founder of Underdog Fantasy, one the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

Goldman Sachs selected Levine from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. As CEO and Founder, Levine has led Underdog’s rapid rise to one of the most impactful companies in sports gaming, and becoming the destination for top talent in the industry. Just four years since its founding, Underdog has climbed to fourth in U.S. downloads in all of sports gaming this NFL season, while also growing one of the most watched media content networks in the industry.

“This is a testament to the relentless work of the talented team we’ve built, and their endless ability to create new games for sports fans that aren’t just repackaged from the old gaming playbook,” said Jeremy Levine, CEO and Founder of Underdog Fantasy. “We have an incredible opportunity in front of us, as our industry does so much well, but it's ripe for more and more innovation – and we plan to take advantage.”

“I am thrilled to recognize Jeremy Levine as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Jeremy and his team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at scale. We look forward to bringing this year’s cohort together to share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences.”

In its 13th year, Goldman’s Builders and Innovators Summit is the can’t miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of high growth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

About Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy, one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the country, was founded in 2020 to build games and content to make sports more fun for fans in America. Underdog’s core belief: there’s so much more to be built for sports fans, and Underdog’s products give sports lovers the best way to safely and responsibly enjoy fun, approachable sports games. The company offers fantasy sports games; licensed sports betting; and a diverse sports media network featuring former professional athletes, coaches, analysts and the fastest breaking news. Underdog is built for and by sports fans to make sports more fun. For more information, visit underdogfantasy.com.

About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

Press related questions about Underdog Fantasy, please contact media@underdogfantasy.com.

Press related questions about the Summit or Goldman Sachs, please contact Sophia Anthony at Sophia.Anthony@gs.com.

Source: Underdog Fantasy

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What recognition did Underdog Fantasy's CEO Jeremy Levine receive from Goldman Sachs (GS) in 2024?

Jeremy Levine, CEO and Founder of Underdog Fantasy, was recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit.

How has Underdog Fantasy performed in the sports gaming industry according to the 2024 Goldman Sachs (GS) recognition?

Underdog Fantasy has become one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., ranking fourth in U.S. downloads for sports gaming during the NFL season.

What is the significance of the Goldman Sachs (GS) Builders and Innovators Summit where Underdog Fantasy's CEO was honored in 2024?

The Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit is a prestigious gathering for founders and CEOs of high-growth companies, now in its 13th year. It features sessions led by experienced entrepreneurs, academics, and business leaders.

How many times has Underdog Fantasy's CEO Jeremy Levine been recognized by Goldman Sachs (GS) as of 2024?

As of 2024, Jeremy Levine has been recognized by Goldman Sachs for two consecutive years as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at the Builders and Innovators Summit.

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