iGaming Accent with Imeda Imedashvili - Co Founder @Heropicks Games

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the journey into the iGaming industry, focusing on the transition from marketing to startup founder and the evolving landscape of fantasy sports.

In this episode of the iGaming Accent podcast, host Vakho Mdivani and guest Imeda Imedashvili discuss the journey into the iGaming industry, the passion for sports that drives their work, and the challenges of transitioning from marketing to startup founder. They explore the importance of persistence in startup life, the pivot from B2C to B2B in the fantasy sports market, and the significance of acquiring the first client. The conversation also covers the evolving landscape of fantasy sports, operational challenges, data integrity, and the importance of networking events. They conclude with insights on key performance indicators and the skill-based nature of fantasy sports.

People in this episode

Host: Vakho Mdivani

Guest: Imeda Imedashvili

Topics covered

• iGaming industry
• fantasy sports
• startup challenges
• B2C to B2B transition
• data integrity
• networking events
• key performance indicators

Keywords

• sports passion
• startup persistence
• first client acquisition
• operational challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Heropicks Games

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