Dan Fleyshman biography
Dan Fleyshman is an American entrepreneur and poker player widely described as the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history. He built his early fortune selling $15 million in clothing and securing a $9.5 million licensing agreement with STARTER apparel, then at age 23 launched Who's Your Daddy energy drinks, a company that eventually expanded to over 300 products with its King of Energy drink as a flagship offering.
In 2010, Fleyshman founded Victory Poker, which grew into the third largest team of professional poker players in the industry, cementing his crossover status between business and competitive poker. As a player himself, Fleyshman has won several notable tournaments, including the 5k C.E.O. Poker Championship, the Canadian Poker Tour Main Event, the 10k Chipleader Challenge, and a 25k high roller event at Commerce Casino.
His most significant documented tournament result came at the 2011 European World Series of Poker Main Event, where he reached the final table and finished 7th for $183,029. Beyond poker and energy drinks, Fleyshman has served as an angel investor or consultant for 14 companies and founded charitable and entertainment ventures including the Model Citizen Fund and CelebVidy, building a reported net worth of $50 million across his combined business interests.
Career summary
A serial entrepreneur and Victory Poker founder whose 7th-place finish at the 2011 WSOP Europe Main Event for $183,029 anchors a career blending business success with genuine tournament poker credibility.
Dan Fleyshman poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | European World Series of Poker Main Event | 7th | $183,029 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $183,029+.
Undated - 5k C.E.O. Poker Championship - 1st Place - Amount Undisclosed
Undated - Canadian Poker Tour Main Event - 1st Place - Amount Undisclosed
Undated - 10k Chipleader Challenge - 1st Place - Amount Undisclosed
Undated - 25k High Roller Event, Commerce Casino - 1st Place - Amount Undisclosed
Dan Fleyshman playing style
A confident, aggressive player comfortable at high buy-in levels, having captured multiple titled tournaments including a 25k high roller event at Commerce Casino.
Business & sponsorships
Youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history; sold $15 million in clothing and secured a $9.5 million licensing deal with STARTER apparel; launched Who's Your Daddy energy drinks at age 23, later expanded to over 300 products including flagship King of Energy; founded Victory Poker in 2010, which became the third-largest team of professional poker players; angel investor or consultant for 14 companies; founded Model Citizen Fund and CelebVidy
Dan Fleyshman Net Worth
As of November 2026, Dan Fleyshman net worth is estimated at $50 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $183K of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Dan matters
A serial entrepreneur-turned-poker-team-founder whose business acumen and competitive tournament results reinforce each other, blending celebrity business branding with genuine tournament credibility
FAQ about Dan Fleyshman
What is Dan Fleyshman's biggest tournament result?
His biggest documented result is a 7th-place finish at the 2011 European World Series of Poker Main Event for $183,029.
What poker-related business did Dan Fleyshman found?
He founded Victory Poker in 2010, which became the third largest team of professional poker players in the industry.
How much has Dan Fleyshman won playing poker?
Dan Fleyshman has won $183,029+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Dan Fleyshman have?
Dan Fleyshman has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.