Shari Glazer, CEO of Kalos Labs and Founder of US Digital Trust, Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ) announced the appointment of Shari Glazer to its board of directors, making her the company's second woman director. Glazer, a renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, brings substantial expertise in sports, technology, and philanthropy. Skillz now has eight board members, and the CEO, Andrew Paradise, expressed enthusiasm about Glazer's contributions to enhancing fair competition in mobile gaming. Glazer's background includes leading Kalos Labs and significant ownership stakes in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United.

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• Shari Glazer's appointment strengthens Skillz's board with her expertise in sports and technology.
• Her philanthropic background may enhance corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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• Potential continuity concerns due to the addition of a new board member.

The Globally-Recognized Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and Owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United Joins Skillz Board as Its Second Woman Director

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that Shari Glazer, entrepreneur and a globally-recognized philanthropist, has joined its board of directors. Shari serves as the second woman director to be elected to the Skillz board of directors, which now includes eight board members.

Shari Glazer Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)

“We couldn’t be happier to benefit from Shari Glazer’s extensive expertise at the intersection of sports, technology, and philanthropy, and bring her on our journey to deliver fair competition to everyone, redefining how competition happens– in mobile gaming and beyond,” said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.

In addition to being Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kalos Labs, a digital assets and blockchain platform for global brands, Shari Glazer is the founder of US DIGITAL Trust, which manages a diverse portfolio of private investments across the digital assets industry. The Glazer family has also owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise since 1995, helping steer the team to Super Bowl victory in 2021, and British soccer powerhouse Manchester United, which they acquired in 2006. As a globally-recognized philanthropist and co-founder of the Edward and Shari Glazer Charitable Trust, Glazer currently sits on the Board of Trustees for MOCA, and Board of Overseers at Hoover Institution, Stanford University. In 2018, Glazer opened the Shari and Ed Glazer Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), designed to enhance collaboration and experiential learning, and to serve as an academic hub and idea incubator.

“I’m honored to join Skillz’s Board. As a category creator, Skillz has been uniquely positioned to disrupt the competitive mobile games industry and build the home for competition for all. I look forward to the opportunity to be a part of the company’s evolution and next stage of growth,” said Glazer.

About Skillz Inc.

Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. The Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide, and distributes millions in prizes each month. Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the number-one fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000. www.skillz.com

Source: Skillz Inc.

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FAQ

Who is Shari Glazer in relation to Skillz?

Shari Glazer has been appointed as a director on Skillz's board, becoming its second woman director.

What are the implications of Shari Glazer joining the Skillz board?

Her expertise in sports and technology may help Skillz enhance its strategy and operations in mobile gaming.

How many board members does Skillz have now?

Skillz's board now consists of eight members following the addition of Shari Glazer.

What is Skillz's primary business focus?

Skillz is a leading mobile games platform that facilitates fair competition among players worldwide.

What notable companies is Shari Glazer associated with?

Shari Glazer is associated with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United, and she is the CEO of Kalos Labs.