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The Secrets to Running 4 Companies in iGaming
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- The iGaming Leader
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- Feb 25, 2026
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- 3187
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Summary
In this episode of the iGaming Leader Podcast, Leo Judkins sits down with Andy Rogers, the quiet force behind some of the industry's most significant behind-the-scenes developments. Andy shares his journey from industrial design to launching and exiting multiple agencies and technology firms, including his strategic tenure at Media Tech and the eventual founding of Rokker. The conversation explores strategic decision-making under intense constraints, the intricacies of business design, and the reality of navigating a "mad" 10-year plan. Andy offers deep insights into the value of patience, the importance of running your own race, and why being undercapitalised is the most expensive mistake an executive can make. GUEST BIO Andy Rogers Founder and CEO of Rokker Andy has been an MD, CEO, Investor, and Board member in the digital and gaming industries for 28 years. After studying Industrial Design at Brunel University, he launched his own design agency in 1998, working through the dotcom boom and bust, developing the UK's first online trading platform, and even running a military database business. He later joined Lightmaker as Managing Director, scaling it into a global leader with clients like Manchester United, Sony, and Nintendo. After moving to London to lead the digital arm of ETV Media Group, Andy entered the iGaming sector, eventually building the world’s first B2B social gaming platform. Following the sale of that business to Mediatech, he served as their Managing Director in Spain, overseeing nearly a third of the country's online GGR. In 2015, Andy founded Rokker, acting as an incubator for ventures including Random Colour Animal, Skull Mountain, and Pretty Technical, where he continues to lead today. Key Topics Discussed 00:00 - Patient strategy and the "fuck i…