![Matthew Kalish](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="%231b1b1b" class="bi bi-person-fill" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M3 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1zm5-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6"/></svg>)
Matthew Kalish
Founder at
DRAFTKINGS INC.
Net worth: 137 M $ as of 30/03/2026
Profile
Matthew Kalish was the founder of DraftKings, Inc., founded in 2012, where the title held was Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2013.
Mr. Kalish is the founder of DraftKings Holdings, Inc., founded in 2011, holding the title of Director & President-North America starting in 2020.
Mr. Kalish is the founder of DraftKings, Inc., founded in 2011, holding the title of Director & President-DraftKings North America starting in 2020.
Mr. Kalish currently holds a position at Pillar Co Management LLC with the title Founding Pillar.
Mr. Kalish completed undergraduate education at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and earned an MBA from Boston College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/03/2026 | 6,315,517 ( 1.28% ) | 137 M $ | 30/03/2026 |
Matthew Kalish active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | Founder | 30/12/2011 |
DraftKings Holdings, Inc.
 DraftKings Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports and mobile betting platform | Founder | 30/12/2011 |
Pillar Co Management LLC
 Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar VC invests in companies located across the globe primarily in United States. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 7 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Matthew Kalish
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
DraftKings, Inc. /Old/
 DraftKings, Inc. /Old/ Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes | Founder | - |
Training of Matthew Kalish
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
1
1st degree connections
6
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Boston College
 Boston College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DraftKings, Inc. /Old/
DraftKings, Inc. /Old/ Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes | Consumer Services |
Pillar Co Management LLC
Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar VC invests in companies located across the globe primarily in United States. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 7 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
DraftKings Holdings, Inc.
DraftKings Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports and mobile betting platform | Technology Services |
DraftKings, Inc.
 DraftKings, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides online fantasy sports and sports betting services | Consumer Services |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Matthew Kalish
