I'm a digital enthusiast with a demonstrated history of diverse leadership roles across multiple sectors. Most recently, my interests have been keenly focused on innovations within the mobile gaming sphere.I became Managing Director of Europe's largest social casino company, KamaGames, eleven years ago and have been fortunate enough to serve as CEO for the previous six years. During this time, I've been responsible for the planning and implementation of numerous company-wide business operations on behalf of our board of directors. This includes the launch of never-before-seen innovations to our social casino portfolio, alongside international partnerships with globally recognised brands. These brands include Hardrock International and All Elite Wrestling, both of which assisted KamaGames in tapping into a new but lucrative audience base. Before joining KamaGames, I gained a wealth of experience in M&A and investments via my passion for new business start-ups. I co-founded several successful companies, including E-Menu, Kvatron, First Digital and Biznesforsale. This experience has been invaluable in my role as CEO at KamaGames. To invest in the future of our industry, I continue to provide guidance and mentorship to various young and established independent entrepreneurs and IT and Tech companies worldwide.About KamaGamesEstablished in 2010 and employing over 250 staff, KamaGames is the largest European social mobile poker operator. KamaGames’ flagship title Pokerist has been localised into 35 languages, was the #1 grossing app in 101 countries on the App Store and one of the top 5 grossing apps in 45 countries on Google Play.
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Chief Executive OfficerKamagames Mar 2018 - PresentDublin, Leinster, IeDuring my tenure as CEO, KamaGames has introduced 15 new games as well as unique gaming mechanics to our flagship app, Pokerist.Our continuous rollout of new games and features available has resulted in five consecutive years of growth. Most recently, we revealed a 38.4% increase in revenue to $125.1M. In contrast, the wider social casino market grew by just 24.4% during the same period.KamaGames is now the largest European and 3rd largest social mobile poker operator globally, while also holding the title of #1 social mobile blackjack, roulette, Omaha poker and craps operator.My continuing goal as CEO is to drive my teams to focus on quality, playability, sociability and growth. It's only by dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to these areas that we can hope to build on KamaGames' already impressive accomplishments. Revenue growth:2015: $26.4 Million2016: $35.2 Million (33% growth)2017: $57.5 Million (63.4% growth)2018: $76.4 Million (33% growth)2019: $90.4 Million (18.3% growth)2020: $125.1 Million (38.4% growth) -
Acting CeoKamagames Jan 2016 - Feb 2018Dublin, Leinster, Ie
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Managing DirectorKamagames Mar 2013 - Dec 2015Dublin, Leinster, Ie
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MentorFounder Institute Sep 2017 - May 2024Palo Alto, Ca, Us -
Co-Founder, Cfo, Coo, Member Of The Board Of DirectorsE-Menu Llc Jan 2011 - Feb 2017The first provider of digital menu and karaoke catalogues on iPad & Android for premium restaurants on a turnkey basis. Partnered with Novikov restaurant group, Ginza Project and others.Co-Founded the venture in January 2011, raised money and executed a strategic partnership for in-app advertisement. Step back from operating the business in April 2012.
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Founder, Ceo, ChairmanKvatron Llc Feb 2010 - Jul 2016Consumer electronics service company. Kvatron was founded as a spin-off from the retail company I had at that time due to my passion to electronics and technology. I was actively building and operating the business until May 2012 and moved to a Chairman position thereafter.The company was eventually sold to a private investor in July 2016.
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Co-Founder, Coo, ChairmanBiznesforsale Apr 2011 - Apr 2015Small and medium-sized enterprises brokerage firm. Founded early 2011, 50+ deals accomplished. The company was successfully sold to private investors in April 2015.
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Deputy Ceo On Finance And EconomicsKamagames Studio Apr 2012 - Oct 2013• Oracle ERP system implementation (OEBS 12.3) with DAZ Systems, Inc. (USA);• Oracle Business Intelligence system implementation (OBIEE 11.1);• setting up and managing the Irish structure.
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Co-Founder, Cfo, Business Development DirectorFirst Digital Llc Oct 2008 - Apr 2012E-commerce (8 web sites), land-based retailer (3 stores) and wholesaler of digital devices and portable electronics of all types and kinds.
Andrew Smith Education Details
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The Wharton SchoolPrivate Equity: Investing And Creating Value -
The University Of Chicago Booth School Of BusinessChicago Booth Cima Education Program
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Nyu Stern School Of BusinessAdvanced Valuation
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Stanford University Graduate School Of BusinessMergers And Acquisitions
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Stanford University Graduate School Of BusinessEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Andrew Smith attended The Wharton School, The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Nyu Stern School Of Business, Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, Stanford University Graduate School Of Business.
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