by NEXT.io
The primary podcast of the iGaming industry. Hosted by Pierre Lindh, it brings you episodes that are packed with expert insights, dynamic discussions, and inspiring stories from industry leaders. Whether you're seeking leadership tips, energy management strategies, or insider knowledge, NEXT.io podcasts are your go-to resource for staying ahead in the industry. Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio Dive into our website to explore more: https://next.io/
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April 10, 2025
<p>🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #233 with Akhil Sarin, CMO of Stake.</p><p><br></p><p>Akhil Sarin, the marketing mastermind behind Stake, breaks down the blueprint behind Stake’s viral rise from streamer-led growth and global sports deals to launching KICK and going head-to-head with Twitch.</p><p>⏰ Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:34 - Sponsors </p><p>01:51 - Welcoming Akhil Sarin03:35 - Akhil's Journey to CMO</p><p>05:57 - The Early Days of Stake</p><p>08:54 - The Streaming Strategy</p><p>13:31 - Key Partnerships and Brand Elevation</p><p>15:22 - The Drake Partnership Story</p><p>20:02 - The Formula 1 Partnership</p><p>24:02 - Company Culture and Team Dynamics</p><p>26:30 - Measuring Success in Partnerships</p><p>29:05 - Evaluating Sponsorships & Marketing Decisions</p><p>32:36 - The Founder Mentality</p><p>35:36 - The UFC Brand Partnership</p><p>40: 02 - Leadership Culture42:50 - Building Kick: Strategies for Success</p><p>47:23 - Future Aspirations and Market Expansion</p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO</p><p>✩ Website - https://next.io/</p><p><br></p><p>This episode of NEXT.io is brought to you by:</p><p>Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/</p><p>Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/</p>
April 3, 2025
<p>🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #231 with Justin Park, CEO & Co-Founder of Betty.</p><p>How do you build a successful casino gaming brand in a highly competitive market? Justin Park, CEO & Co-Founder of Betty, shares his insights on launching and scaling a challenger brand in the regulated iGaming space.</p><p>⏰ Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:46 - Sponsors</p><p>02:06 - Welcoming Justin Park</p><p>06:09 - Betty Initials: startup journey & early ventures</p><p>12:19 - Raising capital: relationships vs. pitch decks</p><p>16:38 - Betty's business model: online casino</p><p>18:09 - Understanding personas: slots vs. table players</p><p>22:23 - How Betty stands out: brand differentiation</p><p>24:55 - Ontario: a strategic launch market</p><p>26:43 - Net revenue growth & success</p><p>29:15 - Transparency & publishing results publicly</p><p>33:12 - The McDonald's of iGaming franchise approach</p><p>36:52 - Market expansion strategy</p><p>39:00 - What it takes to be a founder</p><p>41:07 - Scaling challenges & leadership growth</p><p>43:11 - Book recommendations: Rockefeller & Andy Warhol</p><p>45:35 - Where Betty will be in 3 years</p><p><br /></p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio/podcasts </p><p><br /></p><p>CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO</p><p>✩ Website - https://next.io/</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode of NEXT.io is brought to you by:</p><p>Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/</p><p>Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/</p>
March 27, 2025
<p>🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #225 with Tom Light, Co-Founder and Group CEO at FIRST - Best in Sports</p><p>In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Tom Light, CEO & Founder of FIRST - Best in Sports, breaks down five major industry trends. These include the decline of easy profits in iGaming, the power of gamification, and the rise of AI-driven odds-making. </p><p><br></p><p>⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:36 - Sponsors</p><p>01:54 - From SBTech to First – Best in Sports</p><p>04:53 - Building a New Platform From Scratch</p><p>07:54 - Analysing Today’s Sports Betting Landscape</p><p>09:27 - Competing With Betano & bet365 as a B2B Provider</p><p>13:06 - Tools, Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making</p><p>14:17 - Trend #1: The Industry Isn’t Printing Money Anymore</p><p>20:07 - Trend #2: Feature Fatigue & Sportsbook Advancements</p><p>41:22 - Trend #3: Gamification as a Retention Strategy</p><p>55:27 - Trend #4: The Rise of Brazil & Emerging LATAM Markets</p><p>59:23 - Solving the “Saturday Problem” in Brazil</p><p>01:00:02 - Brazil Case Study</p><p>01:04:39 - Trend #5: AI’s Role in the Future of Sports Betting</p><p>01:13:09 - What’s Next for First? Vision for B2B & Global Growth</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO</p><p>✩ Website - https://next.io/</p><p><br></p><p>This episode of NEXT.io is brought to you by:</p><p>Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/</p><p>Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/</p>
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