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

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2024-- 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.

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