Q&A: Fanvest Wagering Exchange on navigating 2020 and product diversification
EGR Technology speaks to Fanvest Wagering Exchange co-founder Fern Murias as the stock market of sports looks to enter the worlds of paid contests and mobile apps
annus horribilisEGR TechnologyEGR Technology: How has Fanvest, as a young company, navigated the coronavirus pandemic?Fern Murias (FM): EGR Technology: Can you talk me through some key figures for Fanvest in terms of users, revenue, etc.FM: EGR Technology: How did the rollout of the NFL play-off project fair?FM: EGR Technology: Are you any closer to RMG or is the focus to retain the DFS stance for the time being?FM:EGR Technology: Speaking on DFS, do you feel like the appetite is still there for American players given the meteoric rise of sports betting following the PASPA repeal?FM: EGR Technology: There are a few other exchanges which aim to blend the DFS/stock market experience such as Sporttrade and BallStreet – do you think the vertical is crowded? And if so, how do you stand out?FM:EGR Technology: Looking towards your in-house technology, how important is it to have ownership over that?FM:EGR Technology: Are there any new products you’re looking to launch or platform alterations in the pipeline?FM:EGR Technology: What does the next 12-24 months look like for Fanvest? FM: