Varun Sudhakar

Varun Sudhakar is a finance professional currently serving as the Vice President of Finance at Simplifeye, a role he held from July 2018 to April 2019. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy within the company, focusing on global technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors.1

Professional Background

• BetDEX: Following his tenure at Simplifeye, Varun became the CEO and Co-Founder of BetDEX, a decentralized sports betting platform.13
• Hive: Before joining Simplifeye, he worked as the VP of Finance & Strategy at Hive from August 2019 to October 2021, where he was involved in corporate development and strategic planning.12
• FanDuel: Varun also has significant experience at FanDuel, where he held various roles including Senior Manager and was responsible for strategy and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) from September 2015 to July 2018.2

Education

Varun holds two degrees from the University of Michigan:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in World Politics from the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.12

Skills and Expertise

His expertise spans across finance, corporate strategy, investment banking, and financial analysis, making him well-equipped for leadership roles in dynamic environments. Varun is proficient in English, Tamil, and has elementary proficiency in Spanish.2