Operator-side and advisory-side across turnarounds, scale-ups, market entries, and post-acquisition integrations.
25+ years in technology
15+ jurisdictions
7 M&A transactions executed
We build, fix, and scale iGaming and crypto businesses across regulated markets.
Turnarounds at enterprise-scale operators. Greenfield builds from zero to 250+ people. Post-acquisition integration. M&A execution. Engaged directly by owners and investors when the stakes are highest and the timeline is compressed.
Direct engagement by owners and investors. Not a recruitment process.
Founded by Max · Est. 2015
Mandate type
Scale & market entry
Direct owner/investor engagement
Current view
Market EntryNew market launch — licensing, platform selection, team build-out, affiliate and commercial partnerships. From zero to operating with clean architecture from day one.
Mandate conditions
Build + launch
Current condition
Pre-revenue / scaling
Best use of advisory
Before structural weakness becomes expensive to fix
Licensing
Platform & PSP
Team build
Commercial launch
Primary lens
Operating readiness & GTM
Watch for
Launch without governance or compliance infrastructure
Problems we solve
Brought in when the stakes are highest and the timeline is compressed.
Selected mandates
Every mandate below was a direct engagement by owners or investors.
10+ advisory and interim leadership engagements across a decade. 5 casino brands launched, 4 of 5 to profitability. 7 M&A transactions executed. Organisational scaling from ~200 to 1,500+ FTEs across combined client portfolios.
Role-scoped
Duration-stamped
NDA-bounded where required
Turnaround
12 months
FavBet — 1,200+ FTE operator
Ukraine · Direct owner appointment
Crisis stabilization during 74% executive turnover. Rebuilt C-suite, restored execution across streaming, casino, and sportsbook. Growth sustained post-exit.
Owner mandate
Turnaround CEO
Execution continuity
Anti-crisis
24 months
InnovaVentis — multi-GEO B2C
CIS, EU, LatAm · Owner → elevated to CEO
Fixed payments, cleared affiliate backlogs, restored partner trust and cost discipline across distressed multi-market operation.
Owner mandate
CEO elevation
Multi-GEO reset
Scale
~22 months
Regulated iGaming aggregator (NDA)
Lithuania · Direct owner engagement
Built commercial infrastructure from zero. Launched game studio, led software acquisition, accelerated operator and provider integrations.
Owner mandate
NDA-limited details
Build-to-scale
Crypto infrastructure
2015–Present
Cryptomize — multi-country operations
Lithuania · Founder & CEO → Partner
OTC trading, custody, mining infrastructure, and land-based exchange network across multiple countries. Prop trading desk built and led through multiple market cycles. Compliance-aligned with EU MiCA frameworks.
Founder-led
Multi-country ops
MiCA-aligned
Post-acquisition
12 months
Tier-1 regulated sportsbook (NDA)
Romania · Investor engagement
Protected execution continuity through ownership change. CEO onboarded, core leadership retained. Engagement extended on investor confidence.
Investor mandate
NDA-limited details
Post-deal continuity
Greenfield
7+ years
Innovation Group — 250+ FTE
Ukraine · Founding CEO, owner appointment
Built from zero. Proprietary full-cycle platform, six functions, leading CIS casino position. Profitable in 24 months.
Founding CEO
Owner mandate
Platform build
Build-to-exit
23 months
Napoleon Casino — strategic exit
Independent venture · Founder & CEO
White-label casino built with clean compliance from day one. Profitable operations leading to successful strategic exit.
Founder-led
Compliance-first
Build-to-exit
What we do
Five mandate types. Direct appointment by owners and investors.
Sector depth
Deep operating experience across the iGaming and crypto value chain.
Not theoretical exposure. Hands-on P&L, compliance, and team leadership across every layer below.
Casino operators (B2C)
Sportsbook operators
Game studios & content suppliers
Platform & aggregation (B2B)
White-label & turnkey
Affiliate ecosystems
Crypto OTC & custody
Mining infrastructure
Land-based exchange networks
How we work
Four stages. From diagnosis to delivery.
Diagnose
Map the real operating issue — governance, cost structure, team, compliance, commercial model — not the symptoms the board is reacting to.
Architect
Design the intervention — restructuring sequence, team changes, commercial reset, governance framework — with a timeline the business can actually execute.
Align
Get owners, investors, the board, and the leadership team on the same page. The plan only works if the people executing it agree it's the right plan.
Execute
Stay hands-on through delivery — as CEO, board advisor, or interim executive. The mandate ends when the operation can sustain the trajectory independently.
The principal
Founded and led by Max.
The principal is an international iGaming and crypto executive with 25+ years in technology, nearly two decades in iGaming, and a decade in crypto/fintech. He has led turnarounds at 1,200+ person operators, built businesses from zero to 250+ people, executed 7 M&A transactions, and operated across 15+ jurisdictions.
Typically engaged directly by owners and investors for high-stakes mandates — turnarounds with compressed timelines, post-acquisition integrations, and market entries requiring multi-jurisdiction coordination. Strong regulatory track record — no material actions during mandates.
Currently seeking a dedicated CEO or executive leadership position. Advisory commitments structured for orderly transition.
Key mandates
FavBet (turnaround CEO, 1,200+ FTE), InnovaVentis (anti-crisis CEO), Innovation Group (founding CEO, 250+ FTE), Napoleon Casino (build-to-exit), Cryptomize (crypto infrastructure), plus NDA mandates across Lithuania and Romania.
Education
MBA — Pepperdine University. CS & Business — Santa Monica College. Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian.
FAQ
Straight answers.
Owners, investors, and boards of iGaming operators, sports betting platforms, crypto ventures, and adjacent businesses — specifically when facing turnaround pressure, market entry, post-acquisition transition, M&A execution, or governance challenges.
Both. Engagements range from board-level advisory to interim CEO mandates. The most common pattern: engaged as advisor, then elevated to executive role as the situation demands.
CEO and interim executive mandates: 6–18 months. Board advisory: ongoing or 6–12 months. Project-based (M&A, market entry): 3–6 months.
A direct conversation to understand the situation. If there's a fit, a proposed scope and timeline follows. All inquiries handled with discretion. No pitch decks, no multi-round proposals.
Consulting firms send analyst teams that produce reports. Full-time hires take 3-6 months to recruit. iGaming Architect is one senior operator who has done the work — available within days, accountable to outcomes.
15+ jurisdictions across EU (DE, NL, SE, DK, PL, BG, GR, RO), CIS, LatAm (AR, PE, CL), and North America. Both regulated markets (MGA, Curacao, EU regimes) and emerging markets.
A decade of parallel crypto execution — OTC trading, custody, mining infrastructure, and land-based exchange networks across multiple countries. Operations aligned with EU MiCA and travel-rule frameworks.
Yes. The principal is actively seeking a dedicated CEO or executive leadership position. Current advisory commitments are structured for orderly transition. Location-flexible.
Get in touch
The best outcomes start with a direct conversation.
Turnaround, market entry, post-acquisition transition, M&A, or board advisory — if the situation needs an operator who has been there, let's talk.
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Direct conversation
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Scope & fit assessment
03
Engagement or referral
Reach out
A one-liner about the situation is enough to start.
Replies within 48 hours for strong-fit inquiries.
Turnaround, post-acquisition, market entry, M&A, or board advisory mandates.
All inquiries confidential.
If aligned, we propose a direct conversation or scope outline.