Vested Interest#7: Startup Landscape: Boosting VC Confidence, Return Expectations, and Future of Tier-2 Operators
NEXT.io Podcast8 Dec 2023

Vested Interest#7: Startup Landscape: Boosting VC Confidence, Return Expectations, and Future of Tier-2 Operators

🎙️ Welcome to episode #07 of Vested Interest, the podcast where iGaming and sports betting enthusiasts find their edge, hosted by Pierre Lindh. In this episode, listeners are treated to an insightful exploration of the dynamic online gambling and betting start-up ecosystem, the current state of ICasino in New York City, and the future prospects of American tier-2 operators. Join Pierre as he delves into venture capital, investment strategies, and the entrepreneurial journey within the iGaming industry. This episode promises to offer a rich blend of expert analysis and practical advice for budding entrepreneurs and investors alike. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Online Gambling/betting Start-up Landscape Vibe Check 13:12 - ICasino in NYC: Current State 17:35 - Interesting Investments in the Last Period 23:40 - Future of American Tier-2 Operators 37:30 - Instilling Confidence in Investors When Raising Capital 48:00 - Fundraising and Approaching a VC 56:30 - VC Return Expectations Join Pierre and his guests: Lloyd Danzig, Managing Partner & Benjie Cherniak, Principal. Together, they navigate through the complexities and opportunities in the iGaming sector, offering a glimpse into the future trajectory of the industry. For essential iGaming knowledge, like, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Don't miss out on monthly episodes brimming with expert analyses, captivating stories, and the latest developments in iGaming. Dive deep into the vibrant core of the iGaming universe right here. 🎲🎰🎧 _____ This episode of the NEXT.io Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at NEXT.io, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

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Pierre Lindh #61 - Julian Buhagiar, Co-Founder, RB-Capital (What will Malta's greylisting mean to the local iGaming industry?)

Julian is co-founder of RB Capital. He is an investor & board director to multiple ventures in the gaming, fintech & music industries. He has managed investments, M&As and exits to date in excess of $500m.

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Pierre Lindh #59 - Tsachi Maimon, CEO, Aspire Global (Aspire Global's plans to become the world-leading iGaming B2B supplier)

Pierre Lindh #59 - Tsachi Maimon, CEO, Aspire Global (Aspire Global's plans to become the world-leading iGaming B2B supplier)

Tsachi Maimon has been prevalent in the iGaming industry since 2008, having previously worked at Playtech before joining Aspire Global as a board member and CEO in 2013. Bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge, Tsachi has played a key role in the major developments the company has seen. Some of these include listing the company on the Nasdaq stock exchange, as well as the acquisition of games aggregator Pariplay and sportsbook supplier BtoBet. His leadership largely contributed to Aspire Global’s solid positioning as one of today’s most prominent iGaming B2B suppliers. Tsachi holds an M.A in Business Studies from the College of Management (COMAS) in Israel and is an all-round sports fan with a penchant for tennis.

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Karolina Pelc #7 - Thomas Rosander, Real Luck Group Limited, CEO (Products for new generations of players)

Karolina Pelc #7 - Thomas Rosander, Real Luck Group Limited, CEO (Products for new generations of players)

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Jesper Kärrbrink #4 - Henrik Tjärnström, CEO, Kindred Group (Kindred history, responsible gaming, US, Bitcoin and much more)

Jesper Kärrbrink #4 - Henrik Tjärnström, CEO, Kindred Group (Kindred history, responsible gaming, US, Bitcoin and much more)

Long before he was appointed CEO in 2010, Henrik Tjärnström was a part of the Kindred Group (then Unibet Group). He joined the Board of Directors in 2003 and was part of the Board until when he stepped into the role as Chief Financial Officer in 2008. Henrik holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Institute of Technology, Linköping University, Sweden. Before joining the Kindred Group, he was employed as Senior Financial Manager at Skanska Infrastructure Development AB from 2001 to 2008.

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Pierre Lindh #58 - Dima Reiderman, COO, BtoBet (Emerging markets analysis)

Pierre Lindh #58 - Dima Reiderman, COO, BtoBet (Emerging markets analysis)

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10 Juni 202153min

Michael Pedersen #1 - Chris Harrison, Industry Head, Google (The Future of Digital Marketing)

Michael Pedersen #1 - Chris Harrison, Industry Head, Google (The Future of Digital Marketing)

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Heidi Lofthus #4 - Robin Eirik Reed, Investor, Chair and CEO within Digital Entertainment, iGaming and Sports (Leadership learnings and Flow)

Heidi Lofthus #4 - Robin Eirik Reed, Investor, Chair and CEO within Digital Entertainment, iGaming and Sports (Leadership learnings and Flow)

Robin Eirik Reed co-founded GiG 10 years ago and successfully grew the company to €150m in revenue. In 2019, robin became an inductee in the iGaming IDOL Hall of Fame. Now he runs the gaming operator Ichiban and is also about to launch ’Quantum’.

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Karolina Pelc #6 - Britt Boeskov, Chief Experience Officer, Kindred Group (KX - The Kindred Experience)

Karolina Pelc #6 - Britt Boeskov, Chief Experience Officer, Kindred Group (KX - The Kindred Experience)

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