Ep. 183: Bringing gamified avatars to iGaming w/ Tom Lemke of Savage Tech

Ep. 183 features Tom Lemke, founder of Savage Tech, the world's first true gamified retention engine for the iGaming industry.

Hear him discuss:

• His review of the recent SBC Summit conference in Lisbon

• How his experience co-founding esports teams shaped his understanding of player engagement

• How avatars, achievements, and progression systems improve retention and customer loyalty

• Why being likeable is an underappreciated quality when it comes to B2B sales

• The importance of continuing to show up "on the circuit" at iGaming industry events and conferences

• Why he decided to retire from participating in industry startup pitch competitions

• Lessons learned from Adar Ziv, the self-proclaimed "Chief Linkedin Officer"

• His experience having just closed a seed round, and the importance of smart money over just money

• How Savage Tech is approaching localization for markets like Asia, Brazil, and Africa



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