Simon Lidzén: Key Insights from Building iGaming Organisations Optimised for Growth

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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #185 with Simon Lidzén, CEO and CO-Founder at Fast Track.

In this in-depth conversation, Simon takes us through the journey of starting Fast Track, highlighting the motivations and challenges that spurred its inception. He shares valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of business scaling, emphasizing the critical balance between empowering teams and maintaining strategic oversight. Simon also sheds light on the importance of having a clear vision and robust principles, which have guided him in driving a strong company culture and effective decision-making.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:43 - Sponsors

01:41 - Old Times with Simon

02:47 - Fast Track Origins

20:04 - Business Scaling Challenges

23:40 - Struggles with Delegation

31:02 - Simon's Advice on setting up Vision and Principles

38:45 - Infusing Founder Values in the Team

43:38 - Values in the Recruiting Process

46:41 - Accountability Within the Teams

49:26 - Fast Track in Three Years

💼 About Simon Lidzén:

Simon is a specialist in technology, product development, innovation and organisational scalability, with over 15 years of experience in iGaming. Having held senior positions at Betfair and within the Betsson Group, he co-founded Fast Track in 2016 as a direct response to the challenges that operators face in running an efficient, scalable business. He is now on a mission to digitalise the iGaming industry.

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