OddsJam, a leading provider of odds comparison and betting tools, has announced the promotion of Matt Restivo to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Restivo, who has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer since January 2023, will lead the company’s global expansion and product innovation.
Restivo’s Background and Experience
Restivo is a seasoned leader in the digital sports media industry, with a strong background in product development, user experience, and revenue growth. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Siena College and has worked for several prominent companies in the sports betting and iGaming verticals.
Before joining OddsJam, Restivo was the Chief Product Officer at Action Network, a popular sports betting content and analytics platform. There, he was responsible for launching several new products, such as the Bet Win Probability solution and the Bet Sync technology, which enhanced the betting experience for millions of users.
Prior to that, Restivo was the General Manager of ESPN+ at BAMTECH Media, a subsidiary of Disney that provides streaming technology and services. In this role, he helped develop a business plan that led to Disney’s entry into the streaming subscriptions market with ESPN+, which now has over 20 million subscribers.
Restivo’s Vision and Goals for OddsJam
OddsJam is a platform that offers the best data, tools, and educational content for sports bettors. It helps users find the best odds, calculate the expected value, and optimize their betting strategies. It also provides access to exclusive offers and promotions from various sportsbooks.
Restivo said that he is honored to step into the CEO role and work alongside the talented team at OddsJam. He added that the company is a category-defining company in the sports betting space and that he is excited to build on the remarkable growth that the company achieved last year.
Restivo’s main goals for OddsJam are to scale the business globally and deliver on an exciting roadmap that will bring more value to the users. He said that the company anticipates keeping the positive momentum and propelling its global growth.
Restivo’s Support and Praise from OddsJam’s Co-Founder
Ankit Goyal, the co-founder of OddsJam, expressed his delight and confidence in Restivo’s promotion to the CEO role. He said that Restivo has been an invaluable advisor and leader for the company since late 2021 and that he has seen the business triple under his guidance.
Goyal praised Restivo’s exceptional leadership and vision and said that there is no one better suited than him to scale the business to new heights. He also thanked him for his dedication and contribution to the company and said that he looks forward to working with him in the future.
