Brandon Stakenborg

Brandon Stakenborg is a technology entrepreneur and sports enthusiast who currently serves as the Founder and co-CEO of Underdog Fantasy, a sports betting and fantasy sports platform.

Professional Background: Brandon has an impressive career in technology and mobile development:

• Senior Developer at Bonnier Corporation (February 2008 - April 2013)
• Director of Mobile Development at WhoSay Inc. (April 2013 - May 2015)
• VP of Mobile Development at DRAFT (June 2015 - January 2020)
• Founder of Fantasy Hockey Podcast (January 2017 - May 2021)
• Founder & co-CEO of Underdog Fantasy (February 2020 - Present)

Education: He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, complemented by minors in Computer Science and Secure Computing and Networking (2003-2007).12

Entrepreneurial Achievements: Brandon has demonstrated a strong track record of entrepreneurship and innovation:

• Founded Fantasy Hockey Podcast in January 2017, which became one of the most popular hockey podcasts globally by May 20211
• At DRAFT, he helped create a mobile app that won the 2012 MIN Paid App Award12
• As of November 2022, Underdog Fantasy had grown to over 200 employees6

Recent Professional Focus: In recent LinkedIn posts, Brandon has expressed excitement about innovating in the sports betting industry, highlighting his commitment to expanding Underdog Fantasy's capabilities.345