From Startups to Sports Power Moves with Adam Wexler

The Dawgs are back in Las Vegas for their last electric episode of Dawg Talk Podcast!  J Mac, Kenny Gaines, and KCP sit down with entrepreneur, sports visionary, and Prospects founder Adam Wexler for an in-depth conversation on hoops, business, and building Georgia basketball into a powerhouse.From Adam’s Sandy Springs roots and UGA days to his journey through the music industry, sports marketing, and founding PrizePicks, this episode is packed with stories, game-changing ideas, and behind-the-scenes insight. We dive into the 60-win Atlanta Hawks season, the NIL era, recruiting strategies, winning the state of Georgia, and how UGA can level up in the national spotlight.Plus, Adam shares his love for live music, the iconic Red Rocks experience, and which cities have the best music scenes. Whether you’re a Dawg fan, basketball junkie, or entrepreneur, this one’s for you.Time Stamps:0:00 – Live from Las Vegas: Dawgs in the Cosmopolitan Suite3:12 – Meet Adam Wexler: Sandy Springs roots & UGA days7:05 – High school hoops, injury setback & shift to sports business11:42 – First startups & early wins in music and marketing16:20 – Founding PrizePicks & breaking into sports tech20:55 – Hawks’ 60-win season & “Swipe Right Night” story25:30 – Steph Curry, social media era, and marketing in sports29:18 – Passion for live music & first Red Rocks concert33:47 – Best music cities: New York, Nashville, Austin37:55 – Georgia basketball’s next level: NIL, recruiting & winning the state43:12 – Overtime Elite pipeline & keeping talent home48:00 – Football talk, Ant-Man connection & closing thoughtsRecorded live from the wrap-around terrace suite at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with Dawg Talk Podcast — where real ballers talk real life.--------------------------------------------Connect with Adam Wexler at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwexler/Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thewordpainter/?hl=enFollow Us: Dawg Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedawgtalkpod/ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellpope/ Jordan McGruder (J Mac): https://www.instagram.com/wordsfrommac/Kenny Gaines:  https://www.instagram.com/kennygaines12/?hl=en  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.