Karolina Pelc

iGaming Product & Innovation Expert

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About Expert

Karolina Pelc is a product and innovation leader with over 20 years in the iGaming industry. Founder of BeyondPlay (acquired by FanDuel), she’s built a reputation as a visionary in casino product development and startup growth. An active investor, author, and speaker, Karolina combines deep industry expertise with a passion for innovation, capital raising, and empowering professionals through personal branding and public speaking.

Work History

Founder I Author I Investor I Mentor, HerPlay, Jan 2025Present
Vice President BeyondPlay, FanDuel, Jun 2024Sep 2025
Board Member, BeyondPlay Limited (Part of Flutter Entertainment), May 2021Sep 2025
Founder and CEO, BeyondPlay, Mar 2021Sep 2025
Board Member, Gaming Innovation Group, May 2023May 2024
Owner, Basic Strategy, Oct 2018Apr 2021
Chief Product Officer, Games Marketing Ltd, May 2019Dec 2019
Vice President Innovation, SG Digital, Oct 2018May 2019
Casino Director, LeoVegas, Sep 2017Oct 2018
Head of Casino, LeoVegas, Mar 2015Sep 2017
Head of Product, Betsafe, Nov 2013Mar 2015
Casino and Bonus Tool Product Manager, Tyche Consulting, May 2012Nov 2013
Business Operations Manager, Tyche Consulting, Jun 2011May 2012
Casino Marketing Manager, Tyche Consulting, Nov 2010Jun 2011
Player Marketing Manager, InterPoker & InterCasino, Apr 2009Nov 2010
Casino Dealer/VIP Host, Various, Sep 2002Sep 2007

Shows with Karolina Pelc

Karolina Pelc appears in 15M shows — watch the latest episodes below.

Season 3 Episode 3

Building Trust, Personal Branding, and Innovation: Karolina Pelc on Leadership and Growth

Season 3 Episode 1

From Founding to Letting Go: Karolina Pelc’s Insights on Building a Company

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