Interviews
Exclusive Interview with Newly Launched CatoriTech’s CEO & Co-Founder, Domenico Mazzola
Today marks the official launch of CatoriTech, an exciting new player in the tech industry. At the helm of this ambitious venture is Domenico Mazzola, a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader, stepping into the role of CEO and Co-Founder. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Domenico to discuss the vision behind CatoriTech, the challenges of launching a new company, and the innovative solutions they plan to bring to the market. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, CatoriTech is set to make waves from day one. Join us as Domenico shares insights into what’s next for this promising startup and the future of tech innovation.
What inspired you to start CatoriTech, and how did the company come into existence?
The inspiration to start CatoriTech came from recognizing a significant gap in the iGaming industry. Both my co-founder, Antonio, and I had worked in technology and gaming for years, and we saw a clear need for more innovative, scalable, and secure solutions tailored specifically for this industry. The idea was to create a company that not only delivered cutting-edge technology but also understood the unique challenges and opportunities within the iGaming sector. CatoriTech was born out of a desire to drive the industry forward by leveraging the latest technologies and fostering a culture of innovation.
Can you explain the core mission and vision of CatoriTech?
Our mission at CatoriTech is to empower the iGaming industry through innovative, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. We aim to set new standards in how technology can enhance gaming experiences, streamline operations, and drive growth. Our vision is to be the leading technology partner for iGaming companies worldwide, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer success.
How does CatoriTech differentiate itself from other companies in the iGaming industry?
CatoriTech stands out in the iGaming industry by focusing on a few key differentiators. First, our tech stack is designed with scalability, security, and user experience at its core, allowing our clients to grow and innovate without worrying about the limitations of their technology. Second, our fully remote working model allows us to tap into a global talent pool, ensuring we have the best minds working on our solutions. Finally, our customer-centric approach means we work closely with our clients, understanding their specific needs and challenges, and tailoring our solutions accordingly.
Technology and Innovation
What is the driving philosophy behind your technology stack at CatoriTech?
The driving philosophy behind our technology stack is to build with the future in mind. We’ve selected technologies that are not only robust and secure but also flexible enough to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of the iGaming industry. We prioritize scalability, ensuring that as our clients grow, their technology can grow with them without compromising performance or security. Additionally, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve by continuously researching and integrating emerging technologies that can provide a competitive edge.
How does CatoriTech ensure scalability and security within its technology solutions?
Scalability and security are fundamental to everything we build at CatoriTech. We achieve scalability by using cloud-native architectures that allow for seamless expansion and contraction based on demand. This ensures that our clients can handle peak loads without any performance degradation. On the security side, we implement best-in-class security protocols, including encryption, regular security audits, and compliance with industry standards like GDPR. Our goal is to provide a technology infrastructure that our clients can trust, knowing that their data is secure and their systems can handle whatever challenges come their way.
Company Culture and Remote Work
CatoriTech is a fully remote company. How do you maintain a strong company culture in a remote environment?
Maintaining a strong company culture in a remote environment is something we take very seriously at CatoriTech. We’ve created a culture that emphasizes communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. Regular virtual meetings, both formal and informal, help keep everyone connected. We also encourage transparency and open communication across all levels of the company. Additionally, we’ve implemented tools and practices that allow for seamless collaboration, ensuring that distance doesn’t hinder productivity or team spirit.
What are the advantages of your remote working model, and how does it benefit both your employees and your clients?
The remote working model offers numerous advantages, both for our employees and our clients. For employees, it provides flexibility, allowing them to work from anywhere, which can lead to a better work-life balance and increased job satisfaction. This flexibility also means we can hire the best talent from around the world, not just from a specific geographic location. For our clients, the benefits include faster turnaround times and a broader range of perspectives and expertise, as our diverse team can approach problems from different angles.
iGaming Industry Impact
What trends do you see shaping the future of the iGaming industry, and how is CatoriTech positioning itself to lead in this space?
The iGaming industry is rapidly evolving, with trends like increased regulation, the rise of mobile gaming, and the integration of AI and machine learning shaping its future. At CatoriTech, we’re positioning ourselves to lead in this space by staying ahead of these trends and continuously innovating our technology solutions. We’re also focused on providing scalable and compliant solutions that can adapt to the changing regulatory landscape. By staying agile and forward-thinking, we aim to help our clients not just keep up with the industry but lead it.
How does CatoriTech contribute to the success of its clients in the iGaming industry?
CatoriTech contributes to the success of its clients by providing technology that is not only robust and reliable but also tailored to their specific needs. We work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives and challenges, and we develop solutions that help them achieve their goals. Whether it’s improving user experience, ensuring regulatory compliance, or enabling seamless scaling, our technology is designed to empower our clients to succeed in a competitive industry.
What challenges do you foresee for the iGaming industry, and how is CatoriTech preparing to overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges we foresee for the iGaming industry is the increasing complexity of regulations across different markets. To address this, CatoriTech is investing in compliance technology that helps our clients navigate these regulations more easily. Another challenge is the rapid pace of technological change, which can make it difficult for companies to stay current. We’re tackling this by constantly innovating and updating our technology stack to ensure our clients are always ahead of the curve.
Future and Vision
What are CatoriTech’s goals for the next 5 years, and how do you plan to achieve them?
Over the next five years, our goals at CatoriTech include expanding our presence globally, further enhancing our product offerings, and becoming the go-to technology partner for the iGaming industry. We plan to achieve this by continuing to invest in innovation, building strategic partnerships, and focusing on delivering exceptional value to our clients. We’re also committed to growing our team with top talent from around the world, ensuring that we have the expertise to support our ambitious goals.
How do you envision the role of CatoriTech evolving as the iGaming industry continues to grow and change?
As the iGaming industry continues to grow and change, I envision CatoriTech evolving into a more comprehensive technology partner for our clients. We plan to expand our product offerings to cover more aspects of the gaming ecosystem, from player management to data analytics. Additionally, we aim to become a thought leader in the industry, providing insights and guidance on emerging trends and best practices. Ultimately, our goal is to be at the forefront of innovation, helping to shape the future of iGaming.
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Fast Track, the leading SaaS technology company and CRM provider in the iGaming industry, has unveiled the second instalment of its Inside Out video series.
Titled “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” the interview features CEO and Co-founder Simon Lidzén in a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion about the company’s growth, challenges, and vision for the future.
In the 30-minute video, Simon reflects on Fast Track’s nearly ten-year journey: “Success to me is about setting goals and achieving them. This year has been intense, but incredibly rewarding. From scaling Fast Track to launching groundbreaking products like Rewards, we’re just getting started.”
The conversation explores the launch of Rewards, Fast Track’s promotional ecosystem that integrates CRM with gamification to deliver engaging and personalised player experiences. Simon also discusses the company’s rapid global expansion and the challenges of scaling leadership within a fast-growing organisation. Looking ahead to 2025, he highlights Fast Track’s focus on leveraging AI to redefine CRM and customer engagement.
Simon’s reflections also touch on the company’s culture: “Fast Track is built on relentless innovation and a team that thrives on solving challenges. Seeing how much we’ve grown and how far we’ve come makes this journey so exciting.”
For those unfamiliar with Fast Track, the company is a high-growth SaaS leader, known for pioneering the use of AI to deliver personalised experiences to customers. Its software empowers companies to automate marketing and operational workflows, enabling teams to focus on strategy and innovation. Fast Track is reshaping CRM for iGaming, setting a new standard for customer engagement.
Watch the interview here: https://2ly.link/23JyZ
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As we enter 2025, what unique opportunities do you see for WA.Technology in the LatAm iGaming market?
The iGaming market in Latin America is experiencing rapid transformation, and this dynamic shift presents considerable opportunities for companies with the right strategy and adaptability.
We are witnessing a shift from informal, semi-professional operations to a growing demand for a formal, structured, and professional gaming industry that can meet the higher expectations emerging from both regulators and consumers.
At WA.Technology, we are perfectly positioned to leverage our extensive local knowledge to achieve just that. Our team has been working across the region for years, from Mexico to Brazil, Colombia, and beyond, which gives us a unique edge in navigating the regulatory complexities and unique behavioural dynamics of this evolving landscape.
This authentic regional understanding not only allows us to stay ahead of market trends but also empowers us to innovate in a way that aligns with global best practices while being sensitive to local cultures, customs, and regulations. As the LatAm gaming market continues to mature, we are ready to support operators in a more structured, regulated, and growth-oriented environment.
How does WA.Technology plan to maintain its progress across the region in 2025?
Our approach to sustained growth in Latin America is driven by the expertise of our team, who bring years of experience from across the region. The team at WA.Technology has collectively worked across a variety of LatAm gaming markets, gaining firsthand knowledge of local regulations and consumer preferences. This wealth of experience enables us to navigate the ever-changing landscape with agility and precision.
As the region continues to evolve, we will continue to integrate global best practices while remaining flexible enough to address the unique needs of each local market. Our strategy at WA.Technology largely focuses on building close relationships with various local stakeholders, refining our offerings based on real-time feedback and ensuring our presence continues to make a long-lasting difference in the region.
We are committed to driving long-term growth, building strong partnerships and providing the best possible value to our clients across Latin America.
For operators looking to enter Latin America in 2025, what are some of the key trends/nuances they need to be aware of? And how is WA.Technology helping them to navigate these?
Entering the Latin American market in 2025 presents a variety of opportunities for growth. However, operators looking to make the most of what this region has to offer must carefully consider local regulations, consumer behaviour, and cultural differences in each country. After all, LatAm is not one homogenous region – each country has its own unique dynamics at play.
Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve rapidly, with each individual regulator in the region setting its own rules, meaning that operators must be highly adaptable and well-prepared for any future legislative changes. But regulations aren’t the only challenge.
Understanding local consumer habits, preferences, and cultural nuances is equally critical to building a successful operation. For example, the products players enjoy in Brazil are likely to be completely different to those favoured by Mexican bettors.
At WA.Technology, we help operators navigate these complexities by offering solutions that are fully compliant with local laws and tailored to meet the diverse needs of Latin American consumers.
We don’t see ourselves as just a technology provider; we want to be a trusted partner, supporting operators in their journey to understand the regulatory environment and local market dynamics, ensuring they’re well-positioned for long-term success.
With Brazil now live, how does WA.Technology plan to gain an edge in what is likely to be a highly competitive market?
Brazil is undoubtedly the flagship market in Latin America, and we’ve been preparing for this moment for some time. With a market of such size and potential, competition is bound to be hard. However, we are confident that our extensive local presence and tailored approach will give us a distinct edge unmatched by any other provider on the market.
We’ve made significant investments in Brazil, building a team that is highly knowledgeable about the local market and deeply embedded in the regulatory landscape. I am proud to say our team has worked extremely hard to ensure we were ready in time for the new regulations in Brazil and that we are in a position now to grow even further in this market as a result. With dedicated local offices, a strong team of regulatory experts and seasoned professionals with operational expertise, we are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of Brazil’s rapidly growing iGaming market.
Our extensive knowledge of the local market and commitment to delivering innovative, market-specific solutions allows us to provide licensed operators with the tools they need to succeed in this competitive space.
How will your approach to Brazil differ from that of the wider LatAm market?
While Brazil is undeniably one of the largest and most significant markets in Latin America, our approach to the region as a whole is both comprehensive and tailored to the unique characteristics of each country.
We recognise that Latin America is a highly diverse and dynamic market where each country presents distinct opportunities, challenges, and regulatory landscapes.
At WA.Technology, we adopt a market-specific strategy across our entire business, ensuring that we provide localised solutions that meet the unique needs of each country while maintaining a strong, responsive presence in all key markets.
Our team brings extensive experience from working in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. In fact, we recently expanded our footprint by opening offices in Mexico City, which allows us to stay closely connected to local developments and offer even more tailored support to our partners in this market.
Mexico is particularly important to us in terms of future growth, and we view it as a key focus for WA.Technology alongside Brazil. Our integrated, flexible approach ensures we can remain agile across the entire region, responding effectively to each market’s specific demands while maintaining a cohesive regional strategy.
What are your goals for expanding WA.Technology’s footprint in LatAm over the next 12 months? And how do you plan to achieve these?
Looking ahead to the rest of 2025, our key goals for expanding WA.Technology’s footprint in Latin America is rooted in two fundamental pillars: extensive market knowledge and strong local presence.
As the region evolves at a rapid pace, staying ahead of market shifts requires constant attention. Our strategy is to maintain a physical presence in every major market, fostering relationships with local stakeholders, regulators, and operators. By doing this, we are able to anticipate changes in the wider market and position ourselves as a proactive, solutions-driven partner, ensuring that our partners can retain their competitive edge.
We aim to further solidify our relationships with key players across the region and remain highly engaged in local markets, adapting our solutions in real-time to meet emerging needs.
Our focus on continuous engagement ensures that we’re always in tune with the evolving landscape, positioning WA.Technology to lead the way in driving innovation and delivering value in Latin America.
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Tom Walton, Director at technology consultancy, Burendo, shares how operators can achieve sustainable profitability with learnings from other sectors
Operators who are merging and acquiring other businesses, launching new products or even integrating third-party technologies, can find themselves navigating complex internal processes. It is a complex large-scale challenge. Where M&As are commonplace, brand consolidation can be critical when securing sustainable profitability while planning for higher returns in the future. Within the emerging LatAm and US markets, acquisition remains a key focus. A common issue, regardless of geography, is the challenges presented by outdated or fragmented platforms and systems, a major obstacle in the growth trajectory.
In many cases, fundamental changes in how the organisation functions: its people, processes and technology holds the key to better value, higher profits, operational efficiency and reduced risk. By addressing these complexities with proven experience, technology consultants can support operators to be successful in their strategic initiatives.
Agility in competitive markets
To remain competitive in an ever-changing market, operators must move fast and with agility to refine their offering. A constant eye on retention, acquisition and regulatory changes is paramount to avoid financial impact. Despite this risk, research conducted by Accenture in 2022 found that 95% of B2B and B2C C-level executives believe their customers are changing faster than they can change their business, indicating most operators risk falling behind. This poses the question of how this can be supported.
The value of technology consultancies is in enabling businesses to extract greater value from existing resources through a confident understanding of what good looks like. Bringing external ideas gathered through experience, exemplary resources from process to people, can demonstrate what good looks like. More importantly, it shortens the timeline to achieving real goals in the organisation. Being under resourced or lacking the skills needed across these challenges makes it difficult to gain an overarching perspective particularly within a siloed approach.
At Burendo, we leverage more than 40 years of cross-sector experience. We are not only working with some of the biggest operators in betting and gaming, but partner with other highly regulated industries including finance and healthcare. We have helped operators across many initiatives helping them to realise cost savings or increased revenue in a matter of weeks. We pride ourselves in ensuring we leave a lasting positive impact on the culture, enabling our partners to be empowered to carry on our work.
The retention battle
Many operators are too busy with day-to-day tasks or overwhelmed with where to start when it comes to transformation and building a cutting-edge user experience. An example of the gap between capacity and demand is the rising popularity of in-play betting. During live sports, the speed in which players can find and place their bet is critical. Here, streamlined processes that allow for quick innovation will correlate with customer satisfaction, resulting in higher retention rates.
A fresh perspective for lasting change
A successful approach to optimisation requires taking the challenge and viewing it from an experienced and innovative angle. Our partners truly benefit from best practice and valuable lessons derived from other sectors. Through experience we have found that these challenges are not exclusive to betting & gaming and so the ability to apply these learnings drive success.
Managing complex systems and large volumes of data is a common obstacle. By applying these cross-sector principles through working with technology consultants, operators can gain valuable insight into re-engineering platforms and the skills needed, to meet both current and future demands.
Building exceptional, scalable and adaptable architectures ensures that businesses can continue to grow and evolve as the industry changes. This forward-thinking approach positions operators ahead of the curve, meaning they are poised for success in the years to come and have the agility to address any challenges or opportunities that arise.
Creating lasting change requires more than just solving immediate problems. Our goal for our clients is to maintain high levels of efficiency long after an initial transformation is complete. By empowering teams to implement and sustain improvements, operators can maintain continuous growth and unlock growth worth tens of millions of pounds, far outweighing their cost of delivery.
The focus must now shift to building stronger, more Agile organisations that can adapt to changing market conditions. Sustainable efficiency enables operators to optimise time-to-market, improve platform performance, and manage resources more effectively, creating a foundation for long-term growth.
About Burendo
Founded in 2018 and with offices in Leeds and London, Burendo is an award-winning, consultancy delivering stand-out products and services through technology. We partner with organisations to accelerate organisational value delivery and transform customer experiences.
We are pragmatic thinkers and doers who understand the operational world of organisations and customer demands. We work as a partner to give our clients the latest ideas, tools and techniques to deliver effective results that build long-term value.
For more information, you can visit the Burendo website: www.burendo.com
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Smith, Senior Digital Marketing Executive by email: [email protected]
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