The immediate business impact of being named winner of the first ICE North America LaunchPad competition has been heralded by Sam Rattner, founder of LineLibrary after the global sports betting exchange earned the accolade in Boston last week. LineLibrary, which is introducing a new framework and global risk management infrastructure to sports markets, was awarded the title after impressing a distinguished panel and securing the vote of ICE North America attendees, in the process overcoming strong competition from four other North American finalists.

L-R: Seth Berger, Managing Director, Sixers Innovation Lab; Robert Montgomery, CEO, First Maximilian Associates; Sam Rattner, Founder and CEO, LineLibrary; Melissa Blau, Director, iGaming Capital; Wayne Kimmel, Managing Director, SeventySix Capital; and, Evan Hoff, Partner, Velo Capital Partners

Reflecting on his business prospects in the days following his LaunchPad success, Rattner, said: “Discussions with investors have definitely sped up. What’s great about ICE North America is that the investors who have shown interest can be truly strategic. Since the event is very sports betting and esports focused, the only investors that attend are those who can provide really great value. I’ve also been put in contact with new engineers who may be joining our team in the near future. ICE North America is not just a hub for the gaming market but a hub for the engineers that are looking to get involved.”

“Winning the LaunchPad feels like a landmark achievement,” he continued. “There are a few sports betting conferences in the US, but this event is different. With the massive following and support from the UK/EU, stemming from ICE London, the ICE North America conference is more global. Having an international outlook on a topic leads to really great discussions and interesting points of view.”