Ryan Spoon — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

President at Yahoo Media Group, leading Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance.
Founder and CEO of beRecruited, which was acquired by Raine Group in 2012.
Served as COO at Sorare, identified as the #1 NFT project by transaction volume.
Held COO position at BetMGM, noted as the #1 igaming operator and a top-three sportsbook.
Recognized in SportsBusiness Journal's 40 under 40 in 2020 and 2018, and Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business in 2014.
Serves on the Board of Directors for On3 | Rivals and as an Advisory Council Member for the College Swimming And Diving Coaches Association (Cscaa).

Biography

Ryan Spoon is the President of Yahoo Media Group, where he leads Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance. In this role, he focuses on growth, innovation, and product development for sports fans. He is recognized as an experienced executive in consumer, sports, and media sectors, bringing a blend of operational expertise, strategic vision, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Prior to his current position, Spoon held significant leadership roles in the digital and sports industries.