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Financial Executive Alex Mandel Joins Skillz’ Board of Directors

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Seasoned CFO Brings Financial Expertise to Skillz

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Alex Mandel, Chief Financial Officer of The Influential Network Inc., has joined its Board of Directors. Mandel will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. Mandel replaces Vanna Mehta-Krantz, who is stepping down to focus on other work commitments. Skillz is thankful for her contributions to the company during her tenure.

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“We’re thrilled to welcome Alex Mandel to our board. His decades of financial experience, coupled with deep understanding of user acquisition, will be invaluable as we build the future of our company,” said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.

Mandel currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of The Influential Network Inc., a privately-held influencer marketing company. Prior to this, Mandel served as Chief Financial Officer of Fluent, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNT), IAC Applications, and LendingTree, Inc. (Nasdaq: TREE). At LendingTree, he was credited with playing an essential role in the Company’s resurgence. Mandel also held the position of Managing Director at investment banking firms Centerview Partners, LLC and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. He received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Tufts University and his Masters of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

“I see incredible potential in Skillz as it defines an entire industry,” said Alex Mandel. “It’s a privilege to join Skillz’ Board of Directors at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey and to help accelerate its trajectory towards profitable growth.”

About Skillz Inc.

Skillz is the leading mobile games platform dedicated to bringing out the best in everyone through competition. The Skillz platform helps developers create multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide, with the goal of building the home of competition for all. Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and the number-one fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000. www.skillz.com

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skillz is the worldwide leader in mobile esports. the skillz tournament management system can be integrated into any mobile game, enabling developers to offer esports competitions to their users. skillz allows players of all skill levels, from amateur to professional, to compete in tournaments of all sizes. skillz has hosted more than 40 million mobile tournaments for players in over 180 countries. more than 1,100 game studios use the skillz platform, which awards over $1 million in cash prizes to players every two weeks. skillz is powering the future of esports competitions by focusing on what’s best for both players and developers. founded in 2012, skillz has offices in san francisco and boston and has raised over $28 million in funding from sources including the owners of the new england patriots, milwaukee bucks and new york mets. skillz is hiring! if you’re interested in joining a fun and dynamic team dedicated to powering the future of sports, check out the current job openin