Corporate & Professional Services

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  The Leadership Difference, Inc.

  P.O. Box 3209, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA

  Founded in 1995 by Dave Mitchell, The Leadership Difference, Inc. is a boutique professional development firm that blends humor with applied psychology in its training programs. Based in Walla Walla, Washington, the company has served over 450,000 participants across more than 2,500 events worldwide, counting organizations like Walt Disney World, Hilton Worldwide, and the CIA among its clients. Mitchell, a former corporate HR executive and broadcaster, delivers keynote speeches and workshops under the banner of “enter‑TRAIN‑ment,” making complex leadership concepts accessible and memorable. The firm’s four business books published by Wiley further extend its reach, cementing its reputation as a trusted niche provider in the crowded leadership development market. With Mitchell as the sole full-time principal, the company remains a lean operation focused on live, high-energy engagements rather than scalable digital products.

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  Galasso Learning Solutions

  Galasso Learning Solutions (GLS) is a premier, full-service provider of continuing professional education (CPE) for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and accounting professionals. Founded in 2016 by Melisa Galasso, the company was built on the conviction that CPE should be more than a compliance checkbox—it should be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable to real-world client work. Headquartered in the United States (exact location not publicly disclosed), GLS operates as a NASBA-approved sponsor, ensuring its courses meet rigorous national standards for CPE credit. The company serves a diverse client base that includes CPA firms of all sizes, governmental organizations, nonprofits, state CPA societies, and professional alliances. GLS distinguishes itself through a learner-first approach grounded in adult learning theory, moving away from “death by PowerPoint” to deliver dynamic, interactive training. Its content library spans accounting, auditing, Yellow Book, Uniform Guidance, ethics, tax, and innovation, with over 100 live webcasts offered per month. In addition to live and virtual instructor-led sessions, GLS provides on-demand courses, custom on-site training, a free weekly video blog, and a podcast titled *Where Accountants Go*. The company has partnered with hundreds of organizations since its founding, building a reputation for high-quality, up-to-date content that helps CPAs reduce risk, stay compliant, and serve clients with confidence.

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  Betworks Consulting

  Nairobi, Kenya

  Betworks Consulting (BWC) is a specialized consultancy based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2024 to bridge a critical gap in the African iGaming sector: the need for reliable, on-the-ground advisory support for sports betting and gaming companies looking to enter and expand across the continent. The firm offers a full suite of services covering market entry feasibility studies, gaming license acquisition, regulatory compliance, public policy advisory, risk management, and B2B gaming solutions. With a lean team of 2–10 employees, BWC positions itself as a trusted partner that blends deep local regulatory knowledge with a curated network of technology and payment partners, aiming to reduce the time and risk of launching operations in new African jurisdictions. The company has signaled international ambitions by planning attendance at ICE 2026 in Barcelona and formed a notable early partnership with WagerGeeks in late 2024. Despite its young age and limited public track record, Betworks Consulting seeks to differentiate itself through a focused, industry-specific approach rather than generic management consulting.

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  The Leneker Team LLC

  Olympia, Washington, USA

  The Leneker Team LLC is a leadership consulting firm dedicated to creating happier, healthier workplaces by helping leaders and teams work together effectively. Founded in 2018 by Amy Leneker, the company has trained over 100,000 people worldwide, coached more than 300 leaders, supported over 200 teams with team development, and presented at more than 250 conferences. Headquartered in Olympia, Washington, the firm operates as a partnership with a small team of certified trainers and coaches. The Leneker Team offers a suite of services including one-on-one executive coaching, custom training programs, keynote speaking, facilitation of leadership offsites, and the renowned Dare to Lead™ program based on Brené Brown’s research. The company’s mission is to create workplaces where individuals can accomplish their goals while maintaining work-life harmony. Values of belonging, trust, service, and kindness underpin all engagements. The Leneker Team works with a wide range of organisations, from startups to global enterprises, and is known for its “ROCKSTAR” client experience, blending professional rigour with a focus on wellbeing. The firm also publishes content under the “Cheers to Monday” brand, offering resources to help professionals start their week with purpose and joy.

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  Octa88 iGaming Advisory

  9 West Building, 7th floor, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

  Octa88 iGaming Advisory is a specialised consulting firm that helps sports-betting, online casino and iGaming operators expand into African and other emerging markets. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the firm bridges global iGaming excellence with local market realities across the continent. Its core services encompass licensing and compliance, market-entry strategy, localisation, and digital marketing. With a team of professionals who have lived and worked across Africa, Octa88 leverages deep regulatory relationships in 15+ markets and has completed over 50 projects. The company operates as a partnership, employs between 11 and 50 people, and counts leading gaming operators among its clients, facilitating responsible growth in a region known for its fragmented regulatory environment. The firm’s name likely references the number 88, which symbolises prosperity in many cultures. Octa88’s growth has been organic, driven by word-of-mouth within the iGaming community, and it has not announced any public funding rounds or acquisitions.

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  SKEIYA Group

  Nairobi, Kenya

  SKEIYA Group is a privately held sports commercial company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to transforming Africa’s sports industry through innovation, inclusivity, and strategic market development. Founded by Syombua A. Kibue, the company started as a small agency and has evolved into a full‑blown sports commercial enterprise. It operates an integrated platform offering ticket booking, accommodation arrangements for live events, a social media community for sports enthusiasts, and a proprietary all‑in‑one sports management software for academies, clubs, and associations. The group also organizes Kenya’s premier sports festival, NaiCup, runs a football academy under the brand SKEIYA Academy, and has a communications arm called The Tribe Comm. With a lean team of 2–10 employees, SKEIYA positions itself as a hub for African athletic excellence, aiming to commercialize leagues, develop talent, and connect athletes and brands to structured market opportunities. The company has gained recognition, with its CEO being named among the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports. SKEIYA’s mission is to build vibrant sports communities across the continent by leveraging media, technology, and strategic partnerships, including a pilot immersive XR education platform with Mindflight7. The group is privately owned by IMMVULA & RUWAN SAMA.

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  Kabata Group

  Brazil

  Kabata Group is a strategic holding company focused on the development, operation, and expansion of proprietary businesses within the iGaming, technology, and related sectors, with a primary emphasis on the Latin American market. The group positions itself as a partner for online betting and casino operators, offering a suite of services that includes growth partnership operational consulting, acquisitions, and gaming research. Founded by Fernando Garita, a notable figure in the Latin American iGaming landscape who previously co-led Betsul, Kabata Group represents a new venture aimed at consolidating expertise and capital to capture opportunities in the rapidly growing regulated gambling markets of the region. The company was established in 2025 and is headquartered in Brazil. As a privately held entity, it operates with a lean team structure, leveraging the founder's deep industry relationships and operational experience. Kabata Group’s core offering revolves around providing strategic guidance, operational support, and capital for acquisitions to operators seeking to scale in LatAm. The company made its industry debut as an exhibitor at SAGSE Latam 2025, signaling its intent to become a significant player in the B2B iGaming ecosystem. Its long-term vision involves building a portfolio of successful operating companies while also acting as a consulting and research partner to the wider industry.

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  iGaming Real Talk

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  iGaming Real Talk is a Dubai-based B2B media platform and podcast launched in 2025 by Surya Palli. It offers raw, in-depth conversations with iGaming industry leaders, operating a flagship podcast that releases 8–10 full episodes and 25–30 short clips per month. The platform also runs a private WhatsApp community of over 625 members, a YouTube channel, and a Substack newsletter. It has secured headline sponsorship from Evoverse and GBO, serves as official media partner for the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, and syndicates content with Gamblers Connect. With a lean team of around three employees, the company targets iGaming operators, suppliers, affiliates, and investors, with a focus on emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia.

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  BFM Times

  New York, United States

  BFM Times is a fast-growing global media publication operating at the intersection of cryptocurrency, Web3, and geopolitical news. Describing itself as a source for “real stories, real analysis, and real-time signals that shape tomorrow’s markets,” the company covers a broad editorial spectrum that includes military affairs, defense, infrastructure, and digital assets. Privately held and headquartered in New York with a reported workforce of 11–50 employees, the publication distributes content primarily through its website and social media channels, including Instagram and LinkedIn, where it also publishes breaking news on events such as active-shooter incidents. The company positions itself as a trusted aggregator of verified insights and market context, targeting an audience that demands both crypto-native analysis and conventional geopolitical context. While still in its early growth phase, its cross-sector editorial approach differentiates it from pure-play crypto media or traditional news outlets, and its leadership has indicated rapid scaling in recent months.

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  Diamond28 Consulting Limited

  34 Fortuna House, 15 Scarlet Close, London E20 1FJ, United Kingdom

  Diamond28 Consulting Limited is a private limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2024, with its headquarters at a residential address in London's Stratford area. The company filed total exemption full accounts for its first financial period ending 31 May 2025, indicating micro-entity status. It has no public-facing website, no active digital footprint on professional networks, and its specific consulting niche—whether management, IT, or other advisory services—has not been disclosed in any public registry or business profile. The company's confirmation statements show no updates to its structure or directors, and no trading activity, partnerships, or revenue generation have been publicly reported. The minimal public record suggests a very early-stage or dormant operation with no identified leadership or market presence.

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  Well at Work

  Well at Work is the name of a workplace wellness program operated by WellSpan Health, a non-profit health system serving south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. It is not a standalone company but a service line that bundles clinical and preventive health services for employers, including health risk assessments, on-site vaccinations, wellness coaching, and occupational health. The program is marketed as a single point of access for keeping employees healthy, safe, and productive. It does not have its own CEO, board, or independent financials; its leadership is integrated within WellSpan Health’s corporate structure. WellSpan Health itself employs approximately 20,000 people and is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania. No evidence was found that Well at Work exists as a distinct business entity in the iGaming, gambling, or any other B2B sector. All publicly available references point to a regional health-system offering, not a national or global B2B platform.

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  The Finnish Gambling Consultants Oy

  Tammipääntie 10 A 2, 02730 Espoo, Finland

  The Finnish Gambling Consultants Oy (FGC) is a boutique management consultancy exclusively serving the global lottery, gambling, and iGaming sectors. Founded in March 2020 by two veteran industry executives, Reijo Anttila and Jari Vähänen, the firm draws on deep operational and strategic experience from Finland's state-owned monopoly Veikkaus and other international gambling businesses. Operating from a small office in Espoo, Finland, FGC offers situation analysis, strategy planning, digitalisation, portfolio development, and spokesman services to lotteries, private operators, technology suppliers, and related organisations. The consultancy is particularly noted for its expertise in horse and sports betting, new gambling verticals, and data-driven customer-centric business models. In August 2024, FGC publicly engaged with Finnish regulatory reform, issuing a detailed statement on the proposed new Gambling Act that balanced support for market liberalisation with critical commentary on specific provisions. The firm maintains a lean team of between two and ten employees and positions itself as a trusted thought leader and boutique partner capable of acting as a speaker, panelist, or educator at industry events.