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“I Built a Gambling Empire — Then I Left It” Stewart Kenny: from Paddy Power Co-Founder to Therapist

01 Dec 2025

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Former Paddy Power co-founder Stewart Kenny shares a brutally honest account of how he built — and then left — one of the world’s biggest betting companies.From his father’s influence and early fascination with risk to the creation of Paddy Power’s fearless marketing, Stewart speaks candidly about success, addiction, ethics, and why he ultimately left the industry he helped define.🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:– How Paddy Power became a cultural phenomenon– The marketing mindset that reshaped betting in Ireland– What Stewart learned about leadership, ego, and risk– His reflections on ADHD and entrepreneurship– Why he left the gambling industry — and what he’d change todayWhether you’re a business builder or just fascinated by the psychology of success, this episode offers one of the most disarmingly honest conversations we’ve ever had.

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