{"podcast":{"title":"The iGaming Leader","slug":"the-igaming-leader-7100266","podcast_index_feed_id":7100266,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-igaming-leader","website_url":"https://www.igamingleader.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p_66xt8SvQqZJ1aZxk8F1xFxVlpsh9f4siiOobOvnIY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTg1/MTBkYjJjNjA5MTU2/ZWFkZDc3OGI4MDgx/NDRmOC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Leo Judkins, Founder - iGaming Leader Mastermind","episode_count":58,"summary":"The iGaming Leader is hosted by Leo Judkins, founder of The iGaming Leader Mastermind. Every other week, Leo sits down with Founders, C-suite executives, and VPs from across the iGaming industry for conversations you won't hear on a conference panel. The real decisions. The hard calls. What leadership actually looks like from the inside. No keynote polish. No PR answers. Just honest conversations between people who know the industry. New episodes every other Wednesday.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T12:17:34.597807+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-igaming-leader-7100266"},"episode":{"title":"Why I Never Focus on Problems as a CEO — Justin Anastasi","slug":"why-i-never-focus-on-problems-as-a-ceo-justin-anastasi","published_at":"2025-08-27T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-igaming-leader-7100266/why-i-never-focus-on-problems-as-a-ceo-justin-anastasi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-igaming-leader-7100266","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e8395b5","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4e8395b5/4bf436bd.mp3","summary":"Stay ahead of the industry. Join our newsletter for insights that will help you perform, grow, and lead at the highest level: https://www.igamingleader.com/signup In this episode of iGaming Leader , Leo sits down with Justin Anastasi , CEO of VentureMax Group and OverPWR. With a career spanning call centres, catwalks, politics, and the C-suite, Justin shares how authenticity, resilience, and a relentless focus on solutions have shaped his leadership journey. Justin’s perspective offers fresh insights for executives and leaders who want to thrive by being themselves, while driving growth and innovation in a demanding industry. Our Guest Justin Anastasi is a seasoned iGaming executive and entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership experience. As CEO of VentureMax Group , he leads a team of industry veterans investing in disruptive start-ups and building the future of iGaming. He is also Founder and CEO at OverPWR , a Malta-based angel investment venture. Justin’s track record in global business growth, HR, and leadership development reflects his commitment to people and innovation. His unique blend of authenticity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive has made him a standout figure in both the iGaming and technology sectors. Key Topics 00:00 – Show Intro 03:00 – Breaking rules and finding your own way 07:00 – Why Justin never focuses on problems 10:00 – Treating time as your most valuable currency 14:00 – The common thread across retail, HR, politics, and iGaming 16:30 – Leading with transparency during tough decisions 21:00 – Backing underdogs and seeing them succeed 23:30 – Why the person matters more than the pitch deck 26:00 – Speaking up on difficult issues in Malta and the industry 29:00 – Lessons learned from entering politics 34:00 – Balancing impatience an…","meta_description":"Stay ahead of the industry. Join our newsletter for insights that will help you perform, grow, and lead at the highest level: https://www.igamingleader.co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2581,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-igaming-leader-7100266/episodes/why-i-never-focus-on-problems-as-a-ceo-justin-anastasi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-igaming-leader-7100266/why-i-never-focus-on-problems-as-a-ceo-justin-anastasi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}