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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#7 - Gustaf Hoffstedt, General Secretary BOS (Swedish regulation)

#7 - Gustaf Hoffstedt, General Secretary BOS (Swedish regulation)

Gustaf Hoffstedt is the Secretary General of BOS, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, since 2015. Prior to joining BOS, Gustaf served as a Member of the Swedish Parliament for the Moderate party. Gustaf has fought for the abolition of the Swedish gambling monopoly and the implementation of a licensing system for more than a decade. He is pleased with the Swedish regulation but at the same time concerned about political attempts to drastically change the newly implemented regulation.

26 Maj 202048min

#6 Angelo Dalli, CEO Umnai (The future of AI in iGaming)

#6 Angelo Dalli, CEO Umnai (The future of AI in iGaming)

Angelo Dalli is an AI expert and serial tech entrepreneur, combining deep technical ability with commercial acumen. Angelo founded 9 startups, was involved in 4 IPOs, invested in numerous Technology, Entertainment and Fintech companies, and secured investments from EU funds, Angel Investors and VCs. Angelo is an EBAN member, WBAF senator and BAM president, and was twice named as Malta’s Top Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and 2019. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Angelo authored over 23 papers about Artificial Intelligence, Language Processing and Search Engines. Angelo won a bronze medal at the 1995 International Olympiad in Informatics.

19 Maj 202049min

#5 - Jesper Svensson, CEO Betsson Group

#5 - Jesper Svensson, CEO Betsson Group

Jesper Svensson has been in the gaming industry since the mid-2000s. Over the years he worked in senior positions in several gaming companies in Europe and Asia. He joined Betsson in 2013 as the managing director of its flagship brand, betsson.com. In 2015 he became Betsson’s Chief Commercial Officer and was then made acting CEO in September 2017. Just three months later, he was appointed as CEO for Betsson Operations. Jesper holds a Master in International Business from EAE Business School (Barcelona) and a Bachelor in Marketing from BI Norwegian Business School (Oslo). Jesper is passionate about sports and gaming. 📍 Channelisation in the Swedish market 📍 Ethical approach to marketing in the current climate 📍 What emerging markets are Betsson looking into? 📍 How does a deal like Rizk happen? What considerations are taken to understand value, synergies etc. 📍 What are the secrets to Betssons success in its company culture? 📍 Where is Betsson in five years?

13 Maj 202047min

#4 - Robin Eirik Reed, Co-founder GiG

#4 - Robin Eirik Reed, Co-founder GiG

Robin Eirik Reed Co-founded GiG 10 years ago and successfully grew the company to €150m revenue. In 2019, Robin became an inductee in the iGaming IDOL Hall of Fame. In this episode we discuss what Robin has been up to since leaving GiG, the current state of the industry, and the recently announced stricter regulation in Sweden.

13 Maj 202047min

#3 - Robert Andersson, CEO Highlight Media Group

#3 - Robert Andersson, CEO Highlight Media Group

Robert is an experienced CEO within the iGaming industry currently steering the ship for Highlight Media Group, and previously at Enlabs and Catena Media. In this episode we talk about what the future holds for our industry considering COVID-19.

13 Maj 202042min

#2 - Erik Bergman, Founder Great.com

#2 - Erik Bergman, Founder Great.com

The day Erik Bergman turned 28, he made $15,000,000 by taking his company Catena Media public. Since then, he has devoted himself to charity through his project Great.com "the worlds most controversial charity". In this episode, we discuss if money can make you happy, and if raising money to charity by enticing gambling is ethical.

13 Maj 202044min

#1 - Enrico Bradamante, Chairperson iGEN

#1 - Enrico Bradamante, Chairperson iGEN

iGaming NEXT co-founder Pierre Lindh discuss COVID-19 and the future implications on the iGaming industry, and what to expect together with chairperson of iGEN, Enrico Bradamante.

13 Maj 202043min

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