The people behind the business
An ongoing series profiling iGaming founders and leaders, sharing their expertise, their stories and—most importantly—their honest experiences and challenges.
Building a business rarely follows a straight line. Behind the launches and milestones are difficult decisions, setbacks and lessons that don’t always make the headlines. These conversations give those experiences space, offering readers a more candid view of leadership and practical perspectives from people who have lived it.
Friday 30 October 2026
From difficult people decisions and the pressures of expansion to the distinction between speed and progress, this conversation offers a candid perspective on building a business.
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
BETON CEO and Owner Roman Balashov speaks to iGaming News about scaling a product-led business, building effective teams, the role of AI and why technology alone is no longer enough.
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
In this edition of Founders Unfiltered, Abelson reflects on launching a company after 50, the pressures of being a one-man band and the missed opportunity he still thinks about.
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
In this edition of Founders Unfiltered, Alex Wilson explores the realities of building that model, from matching experienced marketers with the right businesses to putting people first and finding time to shape the company’s future.
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Friday 16 October 2026
In this edition of Founders Unfiltered, Delin discusses the conviction behind Avanti’s digital dealers, the technical setbacks that tested his confidence and why explaining a new product category can be as demanding as building it.
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Friday 9 October 2026
In the latest edition of Founders Unfiltered, iGaming News sits down with Havard Lehn, CEO of Nordic Partners, to explore the realities of building and scaling a business in the competitive iGaming industry, the importance of strong leadership and why innovation remains one of the sector's biggest challenges.
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Tuesday 6 October 2026
From questioning the industry’s fixation on announcements to speaking candidly about the attention entrepreneurship takes away from family life, this interview offers a frank perspective on building a business—and learning when to step back.
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Monday 28 September 2026
In this edition of Founders Unfiltered, he reflects on those difficult first years, the lessons Kiron learned as it expanded into new markets, and why useful innovation starts with understanding what operators and players need.
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Monday 28 September 2026
In this edition of Founders Unfiltered, she discusses the challenge of creating a new product category, the uncertainty of securing certification, and what building the business has taught her about leadership and fear.
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Tuesday 15 September 2026
For Ramiro Atucha, the founder story cannot be reduced to a single company.
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Friday 4 September 2026
From starting out with a single temporary client to growing GameOn into an established industry agency, Sarah reflects on the uncertainty of those early years, the lessons learned through recessions and a global pandemic, and the importance of knowing when an opportunity is right for the business.
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Thursday 3 September 2026
Reflecting on his journey, Jacobs shares the advice he would give his younger self: “Keep working like an animal, stay straight and honest, and trust that it will all be worth it.”
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Thursday 3 September 2026
In this candid conversation, Fraser discusses the realities of building an independent games studio, from the isolation and financial pressure of entrepreneurship to finding the right distribution partner and building a team where creativity can thrive.
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
In this interview, Hodges discusses the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of protecting trust within a community, the challenges of scaling without compromising quality, and why he believes the industry may be moving towards smaller, more focused events.
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Thursday 27 August 2026
Dunk opens up about the realities of taking that initial concept and turning it into a scalable, productised business,
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Monday 24 August 2026
We sit down with Gavin Puszczalowskyi, Co-Founder and Director at Bettortainment, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of building an iGaming business from the ground up.
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Friday 21 August 2026
Martyn takes us back to the original idea behind Comparasino, the decision to build a genuine consumer brand and the opportunity that helped fund its launch.
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Thursday 20 August 2026
The interview covers the challenges of scaling a fast-growing business, learning to let go as a founder, building teams that challenge conventional thinking and why simplicity can sometimes be the most powerful form of innovation.
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Have a founder or leader with a story worth sharing? Get in touch with our editor, Abigail Welch, to discuss a Founders Unfiltered interview.
