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George Daskalakis

Founder and CEO at Kaizen Gaming

Athens, Attiki, Greece

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George Daskalakis is the Founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming, one of the rapidly expanding GameTech companies worldwide. Since its beginnings as a small team of 20 in Greece, Kaizen has grown under George’s guidance to include over 2,500 professionals—known as Kaizeners—across 17 markets, with plans to be active in 26 markets by 2026, including new ventures into Africa and North America.

A key driver of this growth is Betano, Kaizen’s flagship sports betting and gaming platform, which has become a prominent player across Europe and Latin America. George also oversees Stoiximan, a top online gaming platform in Greece and Cyprus, focused on delivering a high-quality user experience backed by in-house technology.

Outside of Kaizen, George actively invests in technology startups and venture capital funds, such as Marathon Venture and Velocity Partners, supporting the growth of the tech sector in Greece. He holds an MSc in Finance and Banking from the University of Southampton, an MSc in Decision Sciences from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and completed Harvard Business School’s Executive Leadership Program.

George's approach to building Kaizen centers on innovation, responsibility, and a people-focused culture, aiming to create a company that is both successful and supportive of the communities it serves. His vision is to lead Kaizen responsibly into the future, providing engaging experiences for millions of customers while fostering a positive environment for employees.

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Product & Tech