{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The iGaming Leader","title":"Why I Never Focus on Problems as a CEO — Justin Anastasi","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2581,"description":"Stay ahead of the industry. Join our newsletter for insights that will help you perform, grow, and lead at the highest level: https://www.igamingleader.com/signup\nIn this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Justin Anastasi, CEO of VentureMax Group and OverPWR. \nWith a career spanning call centres, catwalks, politics, and the C-suite, Justin shares how authenticity, resilience, and a relentless focus on solutions have shaped his leadership journey.\nJustin’s perspective offers fresh insights for executives and leaders who want to thrive by being themselves, while driving growth and innovation in a demanding industry.\nOur Guest\n\nJustin Anastasi is a seasoned iGaming executive and entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership experience. \nAs CEO of VentureMax Group, he leads a team of industry veterans investing in disruptive start-ups and building the future of iGaming. He is also Founder and CEO at OverPWR, a Malta-based angel investment venture.\nJustin’s track record in global business growth, HR, and leadership development reflects his commitment to people and innovation. His unique blend of authenticity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive has made him a standout figure in both the iGaming and technology sectors.\nKey Topics\n\n00:00 – Show Intro\n03:00 – Breaking rules and finding your own way\n07:00 – Why Justin never focuses on problems\n10:00 – Treating time as your most valuable currency\n14:00 – The common thread across retail, HR, politics, and iGaming\n16:30 – Leading with transparency during tough decisions\n21:00 – Backing underdogs and seeing them succeed\n23:30 – Why the person matters more than the pitch deck\n26:00 – Speaking up on difficult issues in Malta and the industry\n29:00 – Lessons learned from entering politics\n34:00 – Balancing impatience and action in leadership\n37:00 – Why growth and comfort never coexist\n40:00 – Advice for young, ambitious leaders\n“I’ve never really been burdened by the problem. I’m always thinking, how am I going...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yqvdFvcfDiDCUT_op0gUBWr9w0nodzeeimRJmH0xYVI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTg1/MTBkYjJjNjA5MTU2/ZWFkZDc3OGI4MDgx/NDRmOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}