Status Pro
About Us
Shaping The Future
StatusPRO uses leading VR technology to create immersive sports gaming experiences.
Player Made
Player Tested
We Go Deeper Into The Game
We’re making moves today to shape tomorrow in the world of sports, gaming, and technology.
Founded and developed by former athletes, StatusPRO uses technology that helps players and coaches improve while letting gamers experience what it’s like to be in the trenches. By partnering with the NFL, we’ve developed first-of-their kind VR simulation titles that let users sharpen their skills, compete against others, and experience what it means to be a PRO.
BTS footage from first ever NFL PRO ERA Announcement Trailer, starring Lamar Jackson.
We work with pro athletes + best in class technology to make sure VR movements feel as authentic as possible.
WE BUILT OUR COMPANY TO USHER IN THE FUTURE OF SPORTS GAMING.
Andrew Hawkins
Co-founder
We’ve formed partnerships with tech giants like META to expand reach + produce quality games.
A look at the first NFL PRO ERA title (2021).
Our co-founders at the Disney Accelerator with MVP, Lamar Jackson + DPOY, Myles Garrett (2024).
StatusPRO Team at Miami Off-site (2022).
Founders
Leadership
A Company Built By a Couple of Athletes with Bold Ambitions to Change Gaming.
Andrew Hawkins
co-founder
After earning a master’s degree from Columbia University during his seven-year NFL career, Hawk consulted for NFL and NBA teams as well as sports analytics companies. He’s also served as on-air talent for NFL media, ESPN, Amazon Studios, Discovery, and Uninterrupted.
Troy Jones
co-founder + ceo
Troy is a sports leader and business executive who came up with the spark that became StatusPro. The former Division l quarterback has moved from the QB room to the boardroom, working at Morgan Stanley, the NFL Players Association, and as the Head of Business Development & Sales at Mixed River.
Our Team of Investors Is Helping Us Shape the Future of Sports Gaming
Our Investors
Investors
Google Ventures
Dream Sports
Haslam Sports Group
Wise Ventures
JD Sports
Alumni Ventures
Main Street Advisors
Limited Ventures
Lebron James
Drake
Maverick Carter
News
Building the future
Press Release
10/22/2024
"We Were Just the Right Amount of Crazy”: How These Football Veterans Created the First Officially Licensed NFL VR Game
Entrepreneur
Press Release
10/17/2024
10 Best VR Games For A Good Workout
DualShockers
Press Release
08/28/2024
‘NFL Pro Era’ VR Game Shifts to Live-Services Model for 2025 Edition, Adds Defensive Gameplay (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety