Home: Monaco. Age: 47. Birthplace: Tbilisi, Georgia. Profession: Entrepreneur. Organization: SPRIBE. Title: Founder at SPRIBE. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Significant other: Nina Chumburidze. Alma mater: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Languages spoken: Georgian, English, Russian.
Recent recognition: Interviews in well-known publications such as Business Insider and The Times. Recent professional development: AI for Business Leaders (MIT Sloan School of Management). Latest accomplishment: Completed the G2E (Global Gaming Expo) Executive Program. Latest contribution to others: Regular charity projects carried out by SPRIBE during exhibitions. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Making decisions with some risk for SPRIBE, proving finally and ultimately correct. Hobbies: Self-development, travel, networking. Last book read: 12 Rules for Life, by Jordan Peterson. Recently viewed and recommended: The Big Short, Succession. Recent unique acquisition: Collaboration with AC Milan.
Personality profile: Driven, visionary, pragmatic; relentless problem-solver, adaptive leader. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Unstoppable. Moral compass: Would I want it reported in the Wall Street Journal? Transparency, integrity and gut instinct. How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual trust, loyalty and honest communication. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual respect, shared values and trust. What is your greatest joy? Seeing ideas come to life and making an impact. What is your greatest fear? Complacency and lack of growth. What is your guilty pleasure? Craft coffee and artisan desserts. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Let’s optimize this. What natural talent have you neglected? Creative writing. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Architects and musicians.
What three emojis best describe you? 💡⚡✈️.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investing in experiences. What is at the top of your bucket list? Exploring Antarctica. How do you relieve stress? Walking outdoors, preferably near water. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Disconnecting and immersing in a new culture.
What was your first paying job? Running a street kiosk as a teenager. What was your favorite college course? Business Strategy and Management. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? LEGO. What book have you repeatedly read? The Diary of a CEO, by Steven Bartlett. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Wall Street. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Steve Jobs. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never fear failure. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Surround yourself with challengers. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Cloud computing. What is your favorite app? Slack. What is your go-to source of news and information? BBC, TechCrunch. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Traveling. What company or organization do you most admire? Tesla. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The 2008 financial crisis.
What is your big idea? To innovate iGaming with fair, transparent, and engaging games that prioritize player trust. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Promoting responsible gaming and higher transparency standards. What change would you like to see in the world? Using technology to build trust and add real value to people's lives. What message do you want to send out into the world? Trust and consistency lead to long-term success. What widely held belief do you reject? That iGaming is inherently exploitative. What mega-trend most excites you? The rise of gamification across industries. What mega-trend most concerns you? The misuse of personal data and AI.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Embracing the Unknown. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? I wanted to explore different paths, so it changed frequently. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my loved ones, in a meaningful place, doing something we cherish. What advice would you give your younger self? Take every experience as it comes, whatever it is. What period in your life would you differently, if you could? My early twenties, when I was just figuring things out.
Personal mission: To create impactful experiences and build meaningful connections through my work and life. Personal motto: Stay curious, keep moving, and always adapt. Favorite quote: “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today” (Franklin D. Roosevelt). Desired epitaph: He lived with purpose, left a legacy and always embraced the journey.
