Simon Lidzén: Key Insights from Building Organisations Optimised for Growth

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #185 with Simon Lidzén, CEO and CO-Founder at Fast Track.

In this in-depth conversation, Simon takes us through the journey of starting Fast Track, highlighting the motivations and challenges that spurred its inception. He shares valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of business scaling, emphasizing the critical balance between empowering teams and maintaining strategic oversight. Simon also sheds light on the importance of having a clear vision and robust principles, which have guided him in driving a strong company culture and effective decision-making.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Sponsors
01:41 - Old Times with Simon
02:47 - Fast Track Origins 
20:04 - Business Scaling Challenges
23:40 - Struggles with Delegation
31:02 - Simon's Advice on setting up Vision and Principles
38:45 - Infusing Founder Values in the Team
43:38 - Values in the Recruiting Process
46:41 - Accountability Within the Teams
49:26 - Fast Track in Three Years 

💼 About Simon Lidzén: 
Simon is a specialist in technology, product development, innovation and organisational scalability, with over 15 years of experience in iGaming.  Having held senior positions at Betfair and within the Betsson Group, he co-founded Fast Track in 2016 as a direct response to the challenges that operators face in running an efficient, scalable business. He is now on a mission to digitalise the iGaming industry.

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