What does it take to grow a business at speed - without compromising your values?

Richard Flint has lived the answer. As former CEO of Sky Betting & Gaming, he helped transform the business from a lean, ambitious team, into one of the UK’s leading tech-driven betting brands - all while staying grounded in culture and conscience.

In this candid conversation with Tanya Arnold and Gordon Bateman, Richard reflects on what he learned during Sky Bet’s rapid rise, and how he’s now using that experience to invest in the next generation of Northern entrepreneurs.

You’ll hear Richard’s insights on:

• Sky Bet’s journey from a tight-knit team to a tech powerhouse
• How to scale without sacrificing agility or identity
• Building a culture that top talent actually wants to join - and stay in
• Addressing gambling harm and prioritising player protection
• Why social mobility matters - and how he’s giving back through founder support in Leeds

Whether you're building a startup, leading at scale, or just curious about values-driven leadership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and authentic reflection.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-flint-803762/

https://rydestudios.com/

https://www.leedsangels.co.uk/

https://www.climb-uk.com/

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