PrizePicks and Product Coffee Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Atlanta's Product Management Talent
The partnership will engage local talent through ProductCamp Atlanta and Product Coffee events and offer ongoing professional development to foster community growth
ATLANTA, GA (May 21, 2024) To harness and cultivate top product management talent for their planned Atlanta headquarters, PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, has partnered with Product Coffee, a leading professional community for product managers and entrepreneurs. This collaboration aims to tap into the robust network of Product Coffee and its annual event, ProductCamp Atlanta, to recruit and nurture high-caliber product management professionals crucial for PrizePicks' expansion and sustained success.
The partnership kicks off with a series of initiatives designed to elevate PrizePicks directly with Atlanta’s vibrant product management community. Among these activities is a one-day exclusive recruiting event scheduled for June 2024, which will provide a unique opportunity for interested product managers to connect directly with PrizePicks’ leadership and explore careers with this exciting company.
Executives and product managers from PrizePicks will become a regular presence at Product Coffee’s weekly virtual events. Their participation will enrich the discourse, bringing valuable industry insights and real-world experiences to the community. This ongoing engagement is set to enhance learning opportunities and foster a deeper connection between PrizePicks and top product management professionals around the world.
“As PrizePicks continues to expand, having access to the incredible community and training platform that Product Coffee has developed is pivotal,” said Brian Huss, VP of Innovation at PrizePicks. “The ability to identify top talent and share product innovations through this partnership will enhance our team exponentially.”
"This partnership with PrizePicks is a game-changer for our members and for the broader product management community in Atlanta. For Product Coffee, it brings unique career opportunities directly to our members, allowing them to engage with a leading company in the sports gaming industry. For PrizePicks, it offers access to a pool of highly skilled and motivated product professionals eager to drive innovation. Together, we are setting a new standard for collaboration in the industry, ensuring our initiatives not only fulfill immediate staffing needs but also contribute to the ongoing development of the product management field," said Jason Brett, founder of Product Coffee.
PrizePicks recently announced plans to open a new HQ in Atlanta, creating 1,000 new jobs in the area over the next seven years.
About Product Coffee
Product Coffee (https://www.productcoffee.com) is a global community dedicated to enriching the product management and marketing landscape. With regular meetups, workshops, and annual events like ProductCamp Atlanta, Product Coffee facilitates professional development, networking, and innovation among product professionals.
About PrizePicks
PrizePicks is the largest skill-based daily fantasy sports operator and the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2023 Inc. 5000 rankings. Recognized as the Fantasy Sports Business of the Year by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America, PrizePicks is a fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports. Founded and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the company was recently recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. For more information, visit www.prizepicks.com.