About this episode

Matt Edelman discusses his career journey and insights on building innovative platforms in the gaming and media sectors.

Matt Edelman serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, with responsibility for the company's strategy, capital allocation, operations, and long-term growth. Appointed CEO in April 2025 after serving as President and Chief Commercial Officer, Matt architected a comprehensive corporate restructuring, strengthening the company's balance sheet and raising more than $26 million in six months, culminating in a $20 million private placement in October 2025. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Matt drove more than 20x revenue growth, led multiple M&A transactions, oversaw hundreds of brand partnerships, supported the company's successful NASDAQ IPO, and helped establish Super League as a defining force in the emerging category of playable media. To know more about Matt visit his LinkedIn: @mattedelman Episode Summary: Matt Edelman has spent over 30 years at the intersection of media, gaming, and emerging tech — starting at Marvel in the 1990s, helping launch Marvel.com, moving through WME/IMG's global live-events business, and now leading Super League as its Chairman, CEO, and President. In this conversation, Matt walks through his "meandering" career path, what it…

People in this episode

Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: Matt Edelman

Topics covered

• leadership
• media
• gaming
• emerging technology
• corporate restructuring
• esports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Super League, Marvel, WME/IMG

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