🎙NEXT.io Podcast #20 of Vested Interest with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig, Benjie Cherniak & Special Guest, Justin Park.
In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak explore the rise of challenger brands in iGaming, questioning whether new players can still break into a market dominated by giants like FanDuel and DraftKings. They also dive into what makes a great leader, from startup resilience to scaling with strong teams.
Special guest Justin Park, CEO of Betty, shares how Betty is thriving by focusing on slots, in-house user acquisition, and global expansion strategy.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Sponsors
01:38 - NEXT Summit: New York 2025
03:21 - The Role of Challenger Brands in iGaming
07:18 - Key Factors for Challenger Brands’ Success
09:47 - Market Expansion & Regulation Challenges
15:39 - What Makes a Great Leader?
19:47 - Startup Leadership: Challenges & Success Factors
25:00 - Special Guest: Justin Park, CEO of Betty
27:45 - The Betty Business Model & Market Positioning
32:01 - Execution & Growth Strategy at Betty
35:13 - Overcoming Skepticism from Industry Veterans
38:11 - Expansion Strategy
41:03 - Entrepreneurship Key Lessons
46:14 - Justin's Mentor & Book Recommendations
49:20 - Closing Marks
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