Interview with Marina, CEO of BGaming

Introduction

• Host: Tim Pool, editor of Gaming Insider
• Guest: Marina, CEO of BGaming
• Occasion: Discussion about Marina's management philosophy and the 4th ICE (International Casino Exhibition)

ICE Attendance and Charity Contributions

• Skipped 2 years due to COVID-19 and the war
• Donated funds to charity for Ukraine instead of attending
• Finds ICE more relaxed compared to other events
• Enjoys London despite typical city frustrations

CEO Special Feature

• Marina featured on the front cover of CEO Special
• Took photos with a cardboard cutout of herself
• Unexpected and gratifying experience
• Felt proud and mature being undercover

Management Philosophy

• Encourages making mistakes and learning from them
• Emphasizes trust in team members, especially new recruits
• Believes mistakes lead to improvement and growth
• Does not fire employees for mistakes unless it's a major issue
• Compared to Alan Sugar (The Apprentice) but prefers not to fire as frequently

BGaming's Current Focus and Challenges

• Focused on obtaining licenses and certificates for white markets
• Restructuring development process to comply with various jurisdictions
• Plans to continue releasing new games with innovative features
• Biggest Challenge: Constantly changing regulations
• Currently seeking skilled compliance specialists to aid in restructuring

Vision for 2023

• Financial goals are secondary; primary focus on maintaining cultural code
• Values the cultural code and wishes more companies had it
• Goal for 2023: Grow while preserving company culture

Conclusion

• Marina expresses pleasure in the interview and looks forward to the ICE event and the rest of the year