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Going Off The Grid: Founders Of DraftKings, Papa John's, Brandiose, Digital Royalty

A weekly survey of sports personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, insights from four company founders:

  • Papa John's Founder, President & CEO John Schnatter – J.J. Watt's number one fan.
  • DraftKings co-Founder & CEO Jason Robins – His most prized possession is an Andre Dawson rookie card.
  • Brandiose co-Founder Jason Klein – Enjoys listening to Monocle Radio and frequently attends Comic-Con.
  • Digital Royalty Founder & CEO Amy Jo Martin – A "Shark Tank" fanatic who lives on a boat and loves to read the Skimm.

Going Off The Grid
My leadership style in 2-3 words What I wanted to be when
I grew up
First job I ever held My first concert Movie or TV character I can relate to

Schnatter
Head coach Architect or pro baseball player Washing dishes at Rocky's Sub Pub Cinderella Man

Robins
Empowerment, trust, accountability Entrepreneur Sporting goods store Roger Waters Max Fischer from "Rushmore"

Klein
Work for them (our Studio Team) Walt Disney Imagineer George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic The Little Engine That Could

Martin
Empowering, leading by example Shaved ice hut worker outside Wal-Mart Janet Jackson Olivia Pope from "Scandal"

Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an email to adamharris@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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