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DraftKings awards $30M marketing deal to co-founder's new firm amid governance concerns

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DraftKings has awarded a marketing contract worth up to $30 million to HardScope, a new company founded by its recently departed co-founder Matthew Kalish. This deal, which allows HardScope to promote DraftKings through various media figures and retain a commission, has raised concerns about corporate governance. Critics point to the unusual power structure where CEO Jason Robins, despite limited economic interest, controls a significant majority of voting power, potentially influencing decisions regarding payments to Kalish's company. AI

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DraftKings awards $30M marketing deal to co-founder's new firm amid governance concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Exclusive: Struggling DraftKings awards $30 million marketing contract to cofounder who recently stepped down

    Six weeks before leaving his post, Matthew Kalish signed agreements with his startup HardScope potentially worth millions.

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