Mar 13 2025 50 mins
In this episode of the World Class Podcast, Chris Vasquez sits down with Adam Wexler, the visionary Founder and Chairman of PrizePicks, one of the fastest-growing daily fantasy sports platforms in the world. Adam shares his journey of building PrizePicks from an idea into a market-leading company, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and scaling a business in one of the most competitive industries.
Adam dives deep into the mindset required to build and sustain a high-growth company, revealing key lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation. He also shares the behind-the-scenes story of how PrizePicks disrupted the fantasy sports space, how to create a product that keeps customers coming back, and what it takes to be a successful founder in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The story behind PrizePicks and how Adam turned an idea into a thriving business
• The biggest challenges of scaling a company and how to overcome them
• How to create a winning culture and build a strong team
• The mindset and habits of successful entrepreneurs
• Lessons in product innovation and customer retention
• The future of daily fantasy sports and PrizePicks’ next big moves
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a sports fan, or someone looking for insights on building a world-class company, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from one of the most dynamic leaders in the game. Tune in now to learn how Adam Wexler built PrizePicks into a powerhouse and what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of startups!