Chris Bevilacqua, Co Founder of Simplebet, on building the technology backbone for sports betting!
Description
As a pioneer in sports for years, ideating the first 24 hour college sports channel, leading CAA Sports Media Ventures, to creating the technology that made sports betting possible. Chris is always keen to identify new opportunities to build great companies in!
Chris Co-Founded and lead Simplebet from an idea to a platform that today is a global leader in fan engagement across sports. The company was acquired by DraftKings as it became critically important to the category's functionality. Chris talks about how the idea for Simplebet happened, what it took to build the impressive technology, and how the acquisition occurred.
Chris also discusses his path as a builder and entrepreneur, what is in store for him after, and much more!
(This episode was shot right after the acquisition was announced)
United States
