Business Of Betting Podcast

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. ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Follow Jason on Twitter/X ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here --- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Op