{"id":597718,"date":"2026-02-18T03:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/597718\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T03:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:12:25","slug":"experiential-trading-card-co-oh-yaas-to-be-led-by-former-top-golf-ceo-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/597718\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Experiential&#8217; Trading Card Co. Oh\u00a0YAAS To\u00a0Be Led by\u00a0Former Top\u00a0Golf\u00a0CEO \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Oh YAAS, a Dallas-based company that aims to \u201crewrite the future of collecting,\u201d has announced that Ken May, former CEO of Topgolf and FedEx Kinko\u2019s, has been appointed chief executive officer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows Charles &amp; Potomac Capital partnering with Oh YAAS as lead investor, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company\u2019s vision and growth trajectory, Oh YAAS said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284822\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OhYAAS_KenMay-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oh YAAS CEO Ken May [Photo: Oh YAAS]<\/p>\n<p>Oh YAAS is pioneering Experiential Collectibles\u2014a new category that turns traditional trading cards into interactive experiences. Through digital activation, every card offers exclusive content, rare digital collectibles, and direct connections between fans, collectors, stars, and brands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never been around a group of smarter executives in my career, and this is the biggest opportunity I have ever seen,\u201d May said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284823\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/02-enews-deep-My-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"701\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Photo: Oh YAAS]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOh YAAS isn\u2019t just innovating within collectibles\u2014it\u2019s creating an entirely new category,\u201d he added. \u201cThe combination of technology, fandom, data, and experience is incredibly powerful, and I\u2019m excited to help scale this company into a global brand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With Charles &amp; Potomac Capital leading the funding and May at the helm, Oh YAAS said it plans to accelerate platform development, expand strategic partnerships, and scale across sports, entertainment, and culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284819\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01-Front-Back-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Front and back of an Oh YAAS card [Photo: Oh YAAS]<\/p>\n<p>Founder to become chairman and president<\/p>\n<p>Founder\u00a0Scott Terrell will transition into the role of chairman and president, continuing to guide long-term vision, brand, and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKen is a proven builder of iconic, category-defining companies,\u201d Terrell said in a statement. \u201cCoupled with the confidence and support of Charles &amp; Potomac Capital, we now have the leadership, capital, and conviction to fundamentally change how the world experiences collecting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284824\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03-Items-Inside-Card.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Photo: Oh YAAS]<\/p>\n<p>With a $50B collectibles market and millions of fans looking for deeper, more meaningful engagement, Oh YAAS said it is \u201cpoised to lead a new era\u2014where every scan unlocks excitement, insight, and unforgettable Oh YAAS! moments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-284826\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/04-Engage-Star.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"462\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-284826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Photo: Oh YAAS]<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. 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