SharkPreneur Episode with Nigel Eccles

Nigel Eccles, Flick – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 393 Nigel Eccles Nigel Eccles is the Co-Founder and CEO of FanDuel and now Flick, an app that helps podcasters build a community of loyal, invested listeners. He has vast startup experience and was previously the co-founder and CEO of FanDuel, one of Scotland’s first unicorn companies. Nigel cofounded FanDuel in 2009, at a time when fantasy sports was still just a niche hobby for diehard sports fans. He and his cofounders disrupted the industry by introducing daily fantasy sports allowing fans to compete more frequently. This model quickly caught on, bolstered by FanDuel’s partnerships with a number of NBA and NFL teams, and awarded $560 million in cash prizes in 2014. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Nigel Eccles about successfully pivoting businesses. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How pivoting a business is a very painful process. ● Why pivoting makes sense for long term changes. ● The importance of finding other products to generate revenue during unforeseen emergencies. ● How to get through huge adversities and to overcome them. ● Why being persistent creates a successful company. Connect with Nigel: Guest Contact Info Twitter @nigeleccles LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nigeleccles