Nazara Gave Away 80% Of Their Revenue And Still Made $30 Million In Profit. Here's How.

30/09/2025 40 min Temporada 2 Episodio 35
Nazara Gave Away 80% Of Their Revenue And Still Made $30 Million In Profit. Here's How.

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The dynamic world of gaming is ripe with both immense opportunity and formidable challenges, especially in emerging markets like India. While many international investors and entrepreneurs initially overlooked India's potential, Nitish Mittersain uniquely envisioned building a thriving industry from the ground up despite limited infrastructure, low monetization, and evolving regulatory landscapes.Defying expectations through strategic pivots, global thinking, and innovation, his company, Nazara Technologies, leveraged telco partnerships and navigated economic busts to achieve legendary success. Along the way, Nitish has transformed his childhood passion into India's only publicly listed gaming empire, demonstrating unconventional and adaptable strategies crucial for any entrepreneur scaling in uncertain terrains.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Nazara Snapshot: India’s Public Gaming Powerhouse00:49 - Early Gaming Spark: Atari SeaQuest & Lifelong Passion01:26 - Founding Nazara at 19 with Family Backing04:10 - Betting Early on India’s Gaming Potential07:48 - Pivotal Moments in Nazara’s Journey14:43 - “Friends of Nazara” M&A + Profit-First Discipline24:06 - Nazara’s Dual Strategy in Home and International Markets27:39 - Real-Money Gaming: GST Shock, PokerBaazi Bet, Awaiting Supreme Court Clarity 33:15 - Offline Social Gaming to Counter Loneliness (Funky Monkey)38:55 - Founder Wisdom: 3Ps - Passion, Perseverance, Positivity🔗 CONNECT WITH NITISH MITTERSAIN:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mittersain/• Nazara Technologies: https://www.nazara.com/#IndiaGaming #NazaraTechnologies #NitishMittersain