Expert speaker session · Off the record

Trust before tactics. Pierre Lindh on industry relationships that last.

Pierre Lindh co-founded NEXT.io and built a career on making people feel seen. His approach to networking has nothing to do with business cards or 15-minute meetings. He talked openly about trust, introversion, energy and culture fit, and why choosing openness over avoidance about a personal challenge shaped the way he connects.

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Pierre Lindh, Co-founder, NEXT.io

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    “It is so refreshing to finally see and hear someone openly talk about the real challenges of leading a business. This is the kind of stuff you can't get at any conference.”
    CEO · UK sportsbook operator · Mastermind member

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    You ask him directly for the last 20 minutes

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    About the speaker

    Pierre Lindh began his career during the early online poker boom, joining the Swedish Poker Federation in 2006 to lobby for poker legalisation. He later held key roles at Betsafe and Betsson Group, specialising in high-profile hospitality and relationship-driven events. In 2013 he co-founded Ambassadör Events, delivering more than 600 major events across Europe. In 2019 he co-founded NEXT.io, now one of the world's leading iGaming communities, known for its conferences across Europe and North America, its media platform and one of the industry's most respected podcasts. Pierre is widely recognised for his relationship-first approach to business and his ability to make people feel heard.

    on LinkedIn

    More from PierrePierre Lindh: full profile  ·  Pierre Lindh on the iGaming Leader podcast

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