Jan Henric Buettner: Why a $10B Founder Came Back to Build a Chess Startup at 60 | DSH #1640
Digital Social Hour25 Nov

Jan Henric Buettner: Why a $10B Founder Came Back to Build a Chess Startup at 60 | DSH #1640

Freestyle chess is shaking up the chess world, and Jan Henric Buettner comes on the podcast to discuss how this innovative format is disrupting the game and making chess more accessible to the masses. From randomized boards to shorter games, Jan shares how freestyle chess combines competitive strategy with an engaging, media-friendly approach. He also dives into the inspiration behind the concept, the partnership with Magnus Carlsen, and their vision for attracting new audiences by reimagining the chess aesthetic, integrating celebrity culture, and aligning chess with other global sports. 📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ♟️ How Freestyle Chess works and why Magnus Carlsen wanted this format 🚦 Why he models chess after Formula 1 with color-coding, storylines, and spectacle ⏱️ How shortening time controls and tournaments makes chess watchable for TV & streaming 🧠 Why randomized starting positions (Fischer Random) make games more creative and less memorized 🏰 How a $10B entrepreneur ended up restoring a ruined village and building a luxury resort 📊 What it takes to build a new sports/entertainment property from scratch at 60 🎯 Why he believes in living life in 7×7-year cycles and changing paths every few years 💸 How his relationship with money, luck, and success evolved over time 🤖 Why he embraces AI (and even jokes about being nice to ChatGPT) 🌍 Why chess has 700M+ players but needed a fresh format to reach a mass audience CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - What is Freestyle Chess 06:06 - The Venue 09:56 - Is Chess a Sport 12:45 - Next Trend is AI 14:25 - Luck in Chess and Business 16:55 - Building Companies with Exit Strategy 19:02 - Evolving Relationship with Money 21:14 - Where to Watch Freestyle Chess 22:19 - Like & Subscribe 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Jan Henric Buettner - 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔎 KEYWORDS freestyle chess, Magnus Carlsen, Jan Henric Büttner, Fischer Random 960, freestyle chess vegas, Wynn Las Vegas chess, Formula 1 chess, chess as a sport, modern chess formats, chess tournament Vegas, elite chess players, chess.com freestyle, ESPN chess, DAZN chess, randomized chess starting positions #chesstournament #chessevents #disruptingchess #chessinfluencer #chessplayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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