Dec 13 2024 60 mins 17
On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Nigel Eccles, founder of BetHog and co-founder of FanDuel.
Hear them discuss:
3:11 - Why the UK startup scene struggles to compete with the US.
8:23 - Founding FanDuel and the challenges of building a billion-dollar company.
14:27 - Why Nigel stayed in the US and the entrepreneurial energy it offers.
21:00 - Raising massive funding rounds at FanDuel and what it taught him.
38:50 - The FanDuel sale to Flutter and why it wasn’t a win for everyone involved.
42:00 - Nigel’s journey after FanDuel, including launching various ventures before BetHog.
47:20 - Reflections on working with a spouse and how it shaped FanDuel's growth.
53:15 - Why BetHog is Nigel’s next big bet and how it’s making sports betting more social.
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