Jason Robins serves as the CEO of DraftKings Inc., a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard, he co-founded DraftKings in 2012, driving its growth from a startup to a major...
Jason Robins serves as the CEO of DraftKings Inc., a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard, he co-founded DraftKings in 2012, driving its growth from a startup to a major player in the gaming industry. Under his leadership, DraftKings went public via a SPAC merger in 2020, a significant milestone that has helped shape the future of online sports betting in the United States. Robins has seen an impressive rise in his personal holdings. At one point, in January 2021, his insider trading reached a staggering $279.69 million in value. Although his compensation fluctuated over the years—peaking at $47.46 million in 2022—he demonstrated a commitment to the company by taking a salary of just $1 for most of 2021. His compensation is tied to company performance, with bonuses based on targets for revenue and profitability showing his focus on aligning executive pay with company success. Robins also emphasizes hiring talent that shares a passion for transforming the sports and gaming landscape. Overall, he blends entrepreneurial zeal with a keen understanding of business operations, continuously shaping DraftKings into a leading force in the industry.