Eman Pulis: SiGMA Group deep dive

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #159 with Pierre Lindh and Eman Pulis Founder of SIGMA Group🎰 🚨 Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the SIGMA Group? Dive into another enthralling episode of the NEXT.io podcast as our host, Pierre Lindh, engages in a discussion with Eman Pulis, the pioneering force behind SIGMA Group and Ikigai Ventures. They embark on a journey revealing the unseen facets of the iGaming world. 🎧 Eman Pulis offers unparalleled insights into SIGMA's heartbeat. This conversation promises revelations about acquisitions, event planning, affiliations, and so much more. Together, they tackle questions on the SIGMA acquisition rumor, the essence behind the numerous events, and the vision for SIGMA in the coming years. 🔥 ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - SIGMA acquisition rumor & outcome 06:22 - The future for Eman 08:49 - Ikigai Ventures overview 17:20 - Reasons for numerous events 29:30 - SIGMA Europe & New 2024 Venue 37:26 - SIGMA affiliate vertical Insights 46:26 - Rationale behind affiliate world acquisition 49:12 - The role of a strong team 52:22 - Lessons from past mistakes 55:55 - Show Competitions & Comparisons 01:02:55 - Predictions for SIGMA in 3 Years 📘 ABOUT Eman Pulis: Eman Pulis, founder of the internationally acclaimed SiGMA Group, launched the brand from the comfort of his bedroom and propelled it to global recognition. Under his stewardship, SiGMA and the subsequent AIBC brand have become marquee events in the gaming and emerging tech sectors. Despite the global health crisis, Eman showcased his adaptability by launching a 4-show-event in 2021, which included SiGMA, AGS, Med-Tech World, and AIBC. Pulis firmly believes in cross-pollination and the potential of diverging verticals to learn and do business together. He established the SiGMA Fund and Accelerator to merge emerging tech and gaming. His dedication to holistic growth and mutual success is evident in his endeavors, such as the launch of SiGMA College in 2021 through the SiGMA Foundation. This initiative offers free interactive eLearning courses, emphasizing the gaming, blockchain, and emerging tech sectors. Beginning his career by hosting parties and concerts in Malta, Pulis leveraged insights from the gaming demographic to pivot into a new industry. Today, his company boasts 60+ employees with offices in multiple global locations. Beyond being an "events guy", Pulis has developed SiGMA's online presence in ten languages and expanded into media and affiliation. Eman, who holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Diplomatic Studies, also has a track record as an athlete, breaking a national record for the triple jump in 2003. He serves as a senior advisor on several boards. In his latest venture, Pulis launched Ikigai Ventures, a €20m Luxembourg-based VC firm focusing on frontier technologies. This initiative is backed by a global network of investors, entrepreneurs, and legal minds. The fund primarily targets sectors like gaming, betting, esports, blockchain, fintech, and AI, with over half of its capital already committed. The Ikigai Collective, a team of industry leaders, will support this network-driven approach to investment. Pulis resides in Malta with his family and continues to make significant strides in the tech and gaming sectors, always striving to uplift the industries he engages with. 🔔 Engage with the pulse of the iGaming world! Hit that like button, share your thoughts, and ensure you're subscribed to NEXT.io to stay ahead with unmatched insights and exclusive interactions with the industry's luminaries! _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.