🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #201 with Vladimir Malakchi, CEO of Xanada Investments
Pierre Lindh and Vladimir Malakchi, CEO of Xanada Investments, discuss the keys to successful fundraising, the importance of clear pitch decks, and how investors bring more than just capital—they offer expertise, networks, and trust.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Analysing mistakes and risks
00:31 - Example of startups: "No competitors" myth
00:37 - Sponsors: Pragmatic Solutions and Pragmatic Play
01:32 - Podcast begins: Welcoming Vladimir from Xanada Investments
02:23 - Xanada Investments: Background and challenges
04:50 - Strategies for scaling businesses with investors
06:14 - Avoiding dependency on single clients
07:18 - The role of investment funds beyond capital
09:04 - Importance of a clear and concise pitch deck
11:03 - Keeping it simple: The “Apple rule” for clarity
13:02 - Capturing investor attention through concise pitches
16:07 - Networking to stand out in the investment landscape
18:06 - Accessibility of iGaming investors
19:25 - People vs. ideas: What investors focus on
22:04 - Founders’ energy and commitment over ideas
24:40 - Handling failure and turning it into opportunity
27:04 - Showing investors how you cover risks
30:40 - The rise of CIS products in the iGaming industry
43:00 - Xanada Investments' goals for the next three years
46:04 - Closing remarks: Advice for founders
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