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🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 126 of The Betting Startups podcast features Jake Gillikin from Ranked: College Football, a community-driven college football stats platform. This episode is guest hosted by Thomas Coiner. Hear them discuss: 🔹 Jake's background in tech and the inception of Ranked 🔹 The inspiration for creating a dedicated college football app 🔹 Jake teaching himself to code and building Ranked as a one-man-band 🔹 Overcoming early challenges and organic growth strategies 🔹 The importance of solving a specific pain point for college football fans 🔹 Innovative features like "My Game Day" and advanced stats for bettors 🔹 The role of community and message boards in building the Ranked brand 🔹 Leveraging user fandom to enhance the app's utility 🔹 The integration of web embeds for content creators and their potential growth impact 🔹 Growth strategies and initiatives for the upcoming college football season 🔹 The importance of maintaining an open and engaging community environment   Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ehQzNu6J 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyWMASCH 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/eiKvWEs2 ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/effPRUQx   -- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 125 features Jon Robin from Dabble, which takes an innovative approach of combining social elements with sports betting. This episode is guest hosted by Benjie Cherniak.   Hear them discuss: 🔹 Jon's entrepreneurial background led to the founding of Dabble 🔹 The unique social betting experience that differentiates Dabble in the crowded Australian market 🔹 Strategies for effective user acquisition through leveraging social features within the app 🔹 The significant investment and strategic partnership with Tabcorp 🔹 Insights into the fundraising process and the importance of building investor relationships 🔹 Dabble’s expansion into the U.S. market while learning the cultural similarities and differences 🔹 Future plans for global expansion and targeting new markets 🔹 Jon’s perspective on balancing innovation with long-term strategic planning Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gXVFAGA8 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3pXBdZq 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/gqJBSjNa ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gcTtCVzP This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

🚨 New episode alert! We're back with the latest in our newest sub-series, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲. We meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Steven Salz from Rivalry.com.   Hear him discuss: 🔹 How his background laid the foundation for Rivalry 🔹 The origin story of Rivalry, starting from trading in-game items to becoming a top esports betting brand 🔹 The importance of understanding the demographic and psychographics of esports bettors 🔹 How Rivalry maintains brand authenticity to attract Gen Z and Millennial demographics 🔹 Rivalry's journey to product-market fit, and how Steven knew the company had found it 🔹 His transition from a startup founder to a public markets CEO, and the resulting adaptations he's made in response 🔹 The rationale for focusing so intently on brand building as a young company, and how that's created competitive advantages now that Rivalry has reached scale 🔹 Why Rivalry is launching a crypto token later this year, and how he expects that to enhance customer engagement 🔹 Why he has the words "mint founders" permanently written on his whiteboard, and how this has influenced the culture he's created at Rivalry 🔹 Balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, and the importance of compartmentalization and focused thinking 🔹 Future plans for Rivalry and the vision for the company's growth Video version of this episode can be viewed here. Full episode out now! 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eDCvkRXP 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGchJZ22 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/eyvdtfbA ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ej2DG-Js The Gamble & The Glory is made possible by Segev LLP, a full solutions law firm purpose built for the gaming and betting industry. To learn more, visit: www.segev.ca

🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 124 features Jay Huffman from Propellor Sports Company on redefining fantasy sports with friends. Hear him discuss: 🔹 His early career movement inside the startup environment. 🔹 The importance of securing legal approval to proceed with Propellor. 🔹 The concept of Propellor where they're reversing traditional parlay dynamics. 🔹 Propellor’s unique approach to leveraging text messages for group play. 🔹 Creative game features like the shame bell, veto options, and other engaging social interactions. 🔹 His product design philosophy of keeping UI intuitive, simple, and user-friendly. 🔹 Sourcing the initial angel investment and aiming for a million-dollar raise. 🔹 Gearing up for the Fall season through expanding features, integrating cash games, and aiming for significant growth. Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eB3Kztje 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/enadnWwS 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/enJGsS2V ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ehARcE74 This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

We're headed to Lisbon! 🇵🇹 BettingStartups.com is a proud media partner of SBC Summit on September 24-26. ⚡ We'll be recording podcasts on-site with industry startup founders. Details coming shortly. ⚡ Jesse Learmonth will be back to host the First Pitch competition, with a prize package valued at over €65,000! Applications open until August 5 - see link in comments to apply. ⚡ Use discount code 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐒𝐕𝐈𝐏 for €300 off your full event pass! 🤑 Event info + tickets ➡ https://lnkd.in/gegCzZ8j See you there!

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🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 123 is our quarterly Investor Vibe Check, where we chat with 3 industry investors to get their perspective on the landscape from their side of the table.   The vibe check for Q2 features Chris Grove (Acies Investments), Roger Ehrenberg (Eberg Capital) and Davis Catlin (Discerning Capital).    Hear them discuss: 🔹 Reflections on Q2 and the six-year anniversary of PASPA’s repeal, and its implications on the iGaming industry. 🔹 The surprising consolidation of operators in the U.S. market and what challenger brands can do to compete with incumbents. 🔹 The growing popularity of the sweepstakes model, its sustainability, and future potential within the broader real money gaming ecosystem. 🔹 Opportunities in betting on niche and alternative sports, and their impact on expanding the total addressable market in the U.S. 🔹 Practical advice for early-stage founders on navigating the uncertain economic environment and achieving cash flow positivity. 🔹 Future predictions for the iGaming industry, including potential M&A deals, cybersecurity concerns, and regulatory changes to watch for in the next six months. Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7pk2Esr 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ehiJG9TB 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/ef8vJrBh ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eUS2pKkU This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 123 is our quarterly Investor Vibe Check, where we chat with 3 industry investors to get their perspective on the landscape from their side of the table.   The vibe check for Q2 features Chris Grove (Acies Investments), Roger Ehrenberg (Eberg Capital) and Davis Catlin (Discerning Capital).    Hear them discuss: 🔹 Reflections on Q2 and the six-year anniversary of PASPA’s repeal, and its implications on the iGaming industry. 🔹 The surprising consolidation of operators in the U.S. market and what challenger brands can do to compete with incumbents. 🔹 The growing popularity of the sweepstakes model, its sustainability, and future potential within the broader real money gaming ecosystem. 🔹 Opportunities in betting on niche and alternative sports, and their impact on expanding the total addressable market in the U.S. 🔹 Practical advice for early-stage founders on navigating the uncertain economic environment and achieving cash flow positivity. 🔹 Future predictions for the iGaming industry, including potential M&A deals, cybersecurity concerns, and regulatory changes to watch for in the next six months. Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7pk2Esr 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ehiJG9TB 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/ef8vJrBh ▶️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eUS2pKkU This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 122 features Björn Nilsson from FTDx, which is transforming blocked traffic. Hear them discuss: 🔹 His career journey through various payment and operator roles, including consulting for Betfair, Unibet, and others 🔹 The origins and evolution of Triggy, a product aimed to convert fans into bettors 🔹 The founding of FTDx, focusing on monetizing non-local traffic for gaming operators 🔹 Challenges in managing regulatory environments and non-monetized traffic 🔹 FTDx's simple integration process and the positive reception from early adopters in Finland and Brazil 🔹 Insights into FTDx's fundraising process 🔹 Lessons learned from Triggy about building sustainable, cash flow positive businesses 🔹 His perspective on innovation within the gaming industry, highlighting the influx of new ideas from the US and Eastern Europe Full episode 👇 ⚪ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gHeNKgpj 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gNmYsnVu 🌐 Web: https://lnkd.in/gf8r_xHN This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐭: Brett Hoffman from Gator Wagers, caught up with Jesse Learmonth at SBC Summit Americas to share about how Gator Wagers navigates bettors to the best odds by the top Sportsbooks in their state. Brought to you by Optimove, the #1 CRM platform for the iGaming industry. Watch now ⤵️