Racing Heart Podcast: Betfair's founder on heartbreak, triumph
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Episode 4 of the Racing Heart Podcast welcomes Andrew Black, a founder of the betting exchange Betfair and the co-owner of England's Chasemore Farm with his wife, Jane. Through Betfair, Black and his company revolutionized modern betting in the UK and around the world by using the burgeoning resources and platform of the data-driven Internet.
Our conversation includes Black's personal story and relationship with the sport of horse racing, from his earliest trackside memories to his connection to current horses and breeding beautiful, successful racehorses. Our chat is really touching, as the stories show how being around animals often brings us closer to life, death, great triumph and great loss. For an poignant and generous conversation, please be sure to tune in:
In case you missed it...
Episode 3 of The Racing Heart Podcast featured a conversation with Carlisle Racecourse General Manager Molly Dingwall, one of the youngest in her field in the United Kingdom. Dingwall shared her passion for racing and serving her customers, plus there are tales of switching sides of the fence to become a jockey in a charity race and how that helps her be a better administrator.
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