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European soccer NFT platform Sorare is continuing its growth with a slew of new hires, the company announced Thursday.
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Ryan Spoon has been appointed as chief operating officer, bringing experience from BetMGM and ESPN.
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Michael Melzer, who previously worked for sports betting site DraftKings, will be the company’s new VP of business development.
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David Byttow, a tech veteran who’s worked for Lyft, Snap and Postmates, has been hired as head of mobile.
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Kiana Davari has been brought on as Sorare’s head of people. She oversaw international talent as the first-ever recruiter at Lyft.
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Sorare raised $680 million in a Series B funding round that valued the company at $4.3 billion.
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The Paris-based firm has plans to grow the business internationally, including opening a U.S. office.
Read more: European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B