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Brian Birt: Daily Fantasy Puzzles, Griddy, FSGA Pitch Winner | Under the Hoodie Podcast

Brian Birt is the founder of Griddy, a daily fantasy puzzle game designed to turn fantasy football into a year-round experience. A startup founder and fantasy sports innovator, Brian recently won the FSGA Elevator Pitch Competition with his unique approach to engaging fantasy players through puzzle-style gameplay. Scott and Brian break down the origin story behind Griddy, how a simple idea turned into a fast-growing product, and why puzzle mechanics could open new doors for fantasy sports engagement. They also discuss building a startup with minimal marketing spend, using Reddit and community feedback to shape product development, and what trends Brian believes will define the next phase of the fantasy sports industry. Topics covered: • The story behind Griddy and its puzzle-style fantasy format • Winning the FSGA Elevator Pitch Competition • Turning fantasy football into a year-round game • Building a startup with minimal marketing spend • Using Reddit and community to grow a user base • Product iteration driven by user feedback • Trends shaping the future of fantasy sports 🎙️ Under the Hoodie Podcast Presented by Fantasy Sports Strategies Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, operators, and innovators shaping the fantasy sports industry. Follow us on social for clips, updates, and future episodes. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Winning the FSGA Elevator Pitch Competition 03:29 Brian’s Background 07:21 What is Griddy? 12:12 How the Name “Griddy” Was Created 14:53 What a Typical Day Looks Like for a Startup Founder 17:33 Using Reddit to Build Community & Trust 23:16 Fantasy Sports Industry Trends & Future Outlook 27:18 Expanding Puzzle-Style Games Beyond Football 29:35 The Memorable Line From Brian’s Pitch 30:44 Startup Lessons From Building Griddy 35:05 Mentors & Influences Along the Journey 37:39 Favorite Sports Movie 41:45 Closing Thoughts & What’s Next