Alex Nickel
About Alex Nickel
Alex Nickel is a Product Owner at Prophet Exchange, where he has worked since 2022, contributing to the launch of the first regulated peer-to-peer sports betting exchange in the United States. He has held various roles in the sports betting industry, including positions at DraftKings and Chalkline Sports, and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Human & Organizational Development and Economics.
Work at Prophet Exchange
Alex Nickel has served as Product Owner at Prophet Exchange since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in supporting the launch of the first regulated peer-to-peer sports betting exchange in the United States. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that the platform meets user needs. Prior to his current position, he worked as Market Operations Manager at Prophet Exchange from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the establishment of the company's operations in New Jersey.
Previous Experience in Sports Betting
Before joining Prophet Exchange, Alex Nickel held several positions at DraftKings Inc. He began as a Digital Sportsbook Operations Intern in 2019, followed by roles as Sportsbook Operations Associate from 2020 to 2021 and Senior Sportsbook Operations Associate for five months in 2021. His experience at DraftKings provided him with a strong foundation in sportsbook operations, which he later applied in his roles at Prophet Exchange.
Education and Expertise
Alex Nickel graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Human and Organizational Development, Economics, and History. He studied from 2016 to 2020 and gained a comprehensive understanding of various disciplines. Additionally, he attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2017, where he completed a summer class focused on Further Statistics for Econometrics and Economics.
Leadership Roles in University Organizations
During his time at Vanderbilt University, Alex Nickel held leadership positions in several organizations. He served as Vice President of Alpha Epsilon Pi from 2017 to 2018 and co-founded Delta Sigma Pi, where he acted as Chancellor from 2017 to 2020. These roles allowed him to develop leadership skills and engage with the university community.
Early Career Experience
Alex Nickel began his professional journey as a Caddy at Lake Shore Country Club from 2016 to 2017. This role provided him with early exposure to customer service and operational dynamics in a recreational setting. His diverse experiences have contributed to his skill set in product management and operations within the sports betting industry.