Ep. 200: Announcing the launch of BettingStartups Capital w/ Paris Smith

Ep. 200 marks a major milestone for the Betting Startups Podcast, featuring a special conversation between Jesse Learmonth and longtime industry leader Paris Smith to celebrate the 200th episode and announce a major new chapter for the platform.

Hear them discuss:

• Jesse and Paris’s shared history at Pinnacle, how a startup acquisition led to a six-year partnership, and the full-circle moment that brings them back together
• The official launch of BettingStartups Capital, including its mission to back early-stage real-money gaming startups as one of the first checks in
• What they look for in founders, from industry experience and coachability to problem-solving mindset and commercial realism
• Lessons Paris has learned as an angel investor, how operator instincts translate to investing, and why availability and honesty matter most
• Why ecosystem-building, fast decision-making, and founder support are central to their investment philosophy
• The announcement of InsightPlay.ai as the first investment under BettingStartups Capital and why the team stood out
• How conferences, networks, and mentorship accelerate startup success in a complex and regulated industry

Betting Startups Capital is now accepting pitches from early-stage founders looking for their first institutional check, strategic support, and access to a global operator network. If you’re solving a real problem and ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Submit your pitch here: bettingstartups.com/capital

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