Ep. 164: Life after selling for $160,000,000 w/ Alexander Monahan from OddsJam (acquired by Gambling.com)
Ep. 164 features Alexander Monahan from OddsJam, a data-driven sports betting platform acquired by Gambling.com Group in a deal worth up to $160 million. Alex returns to the podcast after first joining in early 2023 to share what has changed and what has stayed the same since the nine-figure exit.
Hear them discuss:
What life looks like after a $160M acquisition
Why he is still focused on helping bettors win with data
His reflections on the due diligence and acquisition process
Why he and his co-founder stayed bootstrapped without raising capital
How the US betting landscape has changed for sharp bettors since 2020
His thoughts on exchanges, promo arbitrage, and the future of sharp betting
Why content creation became central to OddsJam’s growth
How he balances founder pressure with long-term product vision
What the integration with Gambling.com has looked like behind the scenes
His advice for founders navigating high-stakes M&A conversations
Why he still believes there is room for new tools in sports betting
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Learn more 👇
➡️ OddsJam website
➡️ Alexander Monahan on Linkedin
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