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C360 Technologies Announces Howard Wright as new CEO

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C360 Technologies Announces Howard Wright as new CEO

 

Company successfully completes financing and expands industry leading board with addition of Wayne Kimmel from SeventySix Capital

C360 Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based company providing sports fans a personalized viewing experience and rights holders new streaming revenue opportunities, today announced the appointment of Howard Wright as CEO and member of the company’s board of directors. Wright most recently was Vice President of Global Business Development for the Intel Sports Group at Intel Capital. Wright will leverage this experience to guide C360 through its next phase of growth. The national CEO search, conducted by SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory and Turnkey Search, was led by Rick Alessandri, Turnkey Search’s Managing Director, Media & Technology.

“We are thrilled to have Howard join the C360 team,” said Saied Seghatoleslami, Chairman of the Board. “Howard’s background and robust experience in sports and technology coupled with his business building and leadership experience are exactly what our company needs and is a tremendous strength. We look forward to watching Howard lead C360 into its next phase and continue to change the way that sports fans experience their favorite athletes and teams.”

Prior to joining C360, Wright was responsible for strengthening Intel’s presence as a sports technology company, and for developing new business opportunities related to the immersive experiences enabled by the Intel Sports Group. Wright also led the digitizing and personalizing of sports and entertainment in inventive ways to stimulate growth while collaborating with major sports leagues and organizations, broadcasters, telecom companies and other digital media business partners. Wright spent 14 years at Qualcomm Inc., culminating in his role as Senior Vice President of global business development. Wright holds a bachelor’s degree in Qualitative Economics from Stanford University, where he also played collegiate basketball. After earning his degree, Wright continued his athletic career by becoming a professional basketball player in the NBA, playing with the Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. Wright was inducted into the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Wright is active on several national charitable boards, including serving as chairman of the Pro Kids Golf Academy and Learning Center.

“The immersive media ecosystem is being fueled by some of the most innovative companies in the world,” said Wright. “I am honored to be able to lead this extraordinary company to our next level so that we may be counted among them. I look forward to working closely with our exceptional senior leadership team, our amazing customer base, and our world class board of directors. C360 has some of the most talented people and group of leaders in our industry. Together, we will capture our share of the immersive media economy by remaining laser-focused on delighting our clients, creating significant value for our shareholders and providing the best career experiences for our people.”

Wright’s appointment accompanies C360’s addition of Wayne Kimmel to the company’s board of directors that now consists of several key industry leaders:

  • Saied Seghatoleslami

Seghatoleslami has 45 years of experience as an engineer, manager, and executive with engineering, product management, and general management responsibilities. Seghatoleslami’s experience includes leadership roles with Bell Laboratories, Lucent, Avaya, AGT and Pypestream where he was President and COO. His experience includes due diligence, acquisition, and integration of companies in the US, Canada, and Europe. Currently, Seghatoleslami is engaged as an operations and technology consultant with a number of mid-market private equity firms.

  • Catherine Mott

Mott is the founder of BlueTree Capital Group, BlueTree Allied Angels, and the BlueTree Venture Fund located in Pittsburgh, PA. The BlueTree entities have invested over $60+ million in multiple startup companies throughout the country. Mott is the past Chairman of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) and the Angel Resource Institute. Mott is serving a 4th term as one of 21 individuals selected for the SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies focused on capital formation in the United States.

  • Jed Drake

Drake consults with emerging technology companies and content creators after a 35-year career at ESPN where he served as SVP and Executive Producer of Remote Production. At ESPN, Drake had oversight of every major property, including Monday Night Football, MLB, NBA, College Football/ Basketball, NASCAR, Wimbledon and the World Cup. Drake has 16 Emmy awards, including one for the creation of the yellow “First and Ten” line in football.

  • Evan Wimer

Wimer has nearly 30 years of management experience and was an award-winning Designer and Art Director during his years in the communication industry. He has managed national accounts such as CBS Broadcasting, Heinz USA and the U.S. Department of Energy. A few of his awards include: the esteemed American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) award, American Advertising Federation ADDY® award, and International Mercury award. Mr. Wimer holds a Degree in Design and Communications from the Art Institute where he graduated in 1988 with honors and also received a certificate in Technology Commercialization from Carnegie Mellon in 2000.

  • Wayne Kimmel

Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur and author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel. Kimmel is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company he founded in 1999, and invests in startup sports tech, esports, and sports betting companies. Among the Fortune 500 companies that have acquired his portfolio companies are Aramark, Intel, IBM, Walgreens and Yahoo! Wayne is also the Chairman of the SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, which is a sports consulting group comprised of an expert team focused on bringing the emerging innovations and technology to sports executives, teams, leagues, brands and athletes.
With the appointment of Wright and the addition of Kimmel to the board, C360 also completed the second of two convertible note financing rounds, raising $1.8 million with new investor SeventySix Capital joining existing investors. C360 previously completed a $3.7 million Series A funding round that included investments from Boeing’s HorizonX Ventures, BlueTree Capital Group, MI-12 Ventures and Pasadena Angels. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney served as counsel to C360 on the financing rounds and provides corporate counsel to the company.

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Arturo Vidal is the new ambassador of the betting site Estelarbet

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Arturo Vidal is the new ambassador of the betting site Estelarbet

 

Estelarbet, Chile’s leading betting site, is proud to introduce Chilean soccer legend Arturo Vidal as its new brand ambassador. The alliance with Vidal, the Chilean with the most titles in history, marks an important milestone for Estelarbet, as he will exclusively promote its entertaining variety of online casino games, spread responsible gaming and provide an impactful gaming experience. Within the strategic agreement, it was established that the sports betting and online casino will include new branded content activations, face-to-face events and community outreach with the widely known “King”.

Sebastián Salazar, CEO of the brand commented: “It is an honor to welcome a true King of Soccer to the Estelarbet crew. We are excited to have Arturo Vidal associated with the brand. I’m sure his presence will help us generate greater awareness that soccer, sports betting, and online casino are all a form of entertainment, as long as they are done responsibly.”

Estelarbet celebrates the Chilean heritage and the genuine love for online gambling that unites them with the soccer player, both being a real case of success on the national and international playing field. His career, which includes truly stellar moments such as his time in the golden generation, being the two-time champion of America with the Chilean national team, being the Chilean soccer player who won the most consecutive First Division leagues, winning 1 title in all the teams he has played, makes him an inspiring figure and idol of the sport at a national and international level.

Jimena Agudelo, Marketing Manager of Estelarbet said: “Our goal will always be to create exceptional and legendary experiences and who better to represent us than a true star like Arturo. His passion for the game, his dedication and commitment are the perfect reflection of the values we defend at Estelarbet. Without a doubt, he is the best strategic partner we have chosen to represent and increase the visibility of the brand not only in Chile, but also in Latin America.”

This partnership will undoubtedly enhance the entertainment, betting and gaming experience for the brand’s customers and provide them with unparalleled content with the fastest payouts in the sector.

Karla Porto, Influencer Manager says: “Estelarbet’s partnership with Arturo Vidal, is a bet on the great visibility and recognition he has worldwide. With more than 20 million followers on his Instagram account, he has a broad base, which translates into a massive platform to promote the brand, reaching a diverse audience passionate about soccer and sports in general. This will undoubtedly boost Estelarbet’s visibility regionally and attract new users interested in sports betting.”

With Arturo Vidal as the brand’s star, Estelarbet continues to reaffirm its commitment to offer an extraordinary, exciting and safe gaming experience for all users of the platform in Latam.

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Continent 8 Technologies set to debut in Brazil: Latin America’s next iGaming frontier

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Full-service digital and cloud infrastructure provider to support customers launching in the fast-growing, emerging regulated Brazilian market with its cutting-edge solutions

Continent 8 Technologies, the award-winning managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity provider to the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, is set to launch in Brazil. This strategic expansion aims to address growing customer demand in this rapidly emerging market. The move comes in anticipation of the market’s quick progression towards a comprehensive regulation of its online offering, with an expected launch in the summer of 2024.

Its move into Brazil strengthens its position in the wider Latin America region, where it has taken an ambitious first-to-market approach to deliver tailored solutions to customers in the likes of Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico. Brazil adds to a private network spanning more than 100 locations across the world, making it one of the Top 20 best connected networks globally.

Operators and suppliers in Brazil will be able to benefit from Continent 8’s full suite of innovative and reliable digital and cloud infrastructure solutions including a Public Cloud, a scalable and cost-effective offering, with a usage-based commercial model to suit the customer.

Customers will also be able to access its Gaming Exchange, a powerful private internet that offers unrivalled speed, capacity, and security, as well as a full suite of cybersecurity solutions designed to combat the ever-changing threat landscape.

Cybersecurity will be a major concern for both operators and suppliers making a move in Brazil as it is a hotbed for cyber-attacks, in addition to the iGaming and online sports betting industry being one of the most vulnerable to attack ahead of healthcare and finance.

Luana Monje, Sales Executive at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “Brazil looks set to be a hugely significant market and one that our customers are keen to explore.

“Digital and cloud infrastructure is the foundation of any successful online business, and we are delighted to be launching in Brazil to support new and existing customers with our solutions and services as they make their move in the market.”

Continent 8 has strategically positioned itself with certified operations in various locations across Latin America. This recent expansion into the Brazilian territory is integral to Continent 8’s long-term Latin American and global growth strategy as the company looks to deliver essential local, technical, and regulatory support in each new and emerging market.

Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO of Continent 8 Technologies, added: “For more than 25 years, we have been supporting customers as they launch into new and growing markets, and we couldn’t be more excited to be doing this in Brazil.

“This is a market that offers tremendous potential to both operators and suppliers, but they must have the right foundation in place to maximise the opportunities on the table. Continent 8 has the experience, expertise, and solutions to help businesses do just that.”

 

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L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova won the national Dragon EC Cup tournament

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The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions.

 

Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.

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