# Adam Wexler

> Adam Wexler co-founded PrizePicks with Jay Deuskar, served as CEO until August 2024 and remains a board member. His earlier ventures include GoRankem, Insightpool and SidePrize. In 2026 he returned to music as CEO and chairman of nonprofit The Hidden Jams, launched EightState Studios and committed $10 million to Georgia men’s basketball and the Athletic Director Excellence Fund.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Board Member at PrizePicks; CEO and Chairman at The Hidden Jams; Founder at EightState Studios
- **Organizations:** PrizePicks, The Hidden Jams, EightState Studios, SidePrize, Insightpool, GoRankem, Atlanta Hawks, University of Georgia
- **Education:** BBA, Real Estate, University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, Inaugural-class participant, University of Georgia Music Business Program
- **Known for:** Co-founded PrizePicks and led it through its early growth; the company reported over 10 million community members at the 2024 CEO transition., SidePrize earned Fantasy Sports Trade Association awards, including Rookie of the Year at the 2016 winter conference., Insightpool had more than 50 employees and over 100 brand customers by spring 2016.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Graduated from UGA and began GoRankem.
- **2011** — Founded Insightpool after his consumer music venture.
- **2014-2015** — Developed SidePrize and consulted for the Atlanta Hawks.
- **2015** — SidePrize joined the Dodgers accelerator with R/GA.
- **2017** — Co-founded PrizePicks with Jay Deuskar.
- **2018** — Insightpool was acquired by TrendKite.
- **2024-08** — Moved from PrizePicks CEO to executive chairman; Mike Ybarra became CEO.
- **2026-01** — Allwyn completed its majority-stake acquisition; Wexler retained a board seat.
- **2026-03** — Announced as CEO and chairman of The Hidden Jams.
- **2026-05** — Committed $10 million to UGA Athletics in support of men’s basketball and the Athletic Director Excellence Fund.
- **2026** — Founded EightState Studios, producer of The Spell Off LIVE!

## Achievements

- Co-founded PrizePicks and led it through its early growth; the company reported over 10 million community members at the 2024 CEO transition.
- SidePrize earned Fantasy Sports Trade Association awards, including Rookie of the Year at the 2016 winter conference.
- Insightpool had more than 50 employees and over 100 brand customers by spring 2016.
- Made a $10 million UGA Athletics commitment announced in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The Spell Off LIVE! completed its first season; its official site offers all eight episodes on YouTube.
- **2026-08** — EightState Studios launched The Spell Off LIVE! on YouTube and TikTok LIVE with DC Young Fly hosting.
- **2026-05** — Announced a $10 million commitment supporting Georgia men’s basketball and the Athletic Director Excellence Fund.
- **2026-03** — Became CEO and chairman of The Hidden Jams.
- **2026-01** — Remained a PrizePicks board member after the Allwyn majority acquisition and his departure from an operating role.

## Links

- Website: https://adamwexler.blogspot.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwexler
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/thewordpainter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewordpainter/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23