Noah Fulk: EWagers - A Skill-Based Esports Wagering Platform

In this episode of Small Town Big Business, co-hosts Deb Barnett and Russ Williams welcome Noah Fulk, the founder of E-Wagers. Noah shares his journey from growing up in Southern Illinois to forming E-Wagers, a unique B2B platform that offers skill-based wagers and tournaments. Noah discusses his motivations, the challenges of launching a startup, forming an advisory board, and the significance of having a strong support network. Tune in to discover valuable insights about starting and scaling a business from a small town base. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:53 Meet Noah Folk: Southern Illinois Native 01:55 The Journey Back to Southern Illinois 03:16 E Wagers: Concept and Business Model 04:45 Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges 10:01 Building a Strong Advisory Board 14:11 Launching and Pitching the Business 19:19 Relocating to Paducah, Kentucky 19:49 The Benefits of Sprocket Incubator 21:12 Building an Advisory Board 22:06 The Importance of Networking 23:28 Resources and Perseverance 23:58 Passion and Gaming 25:36 Future Founders Fellowship 28:01 Advice for Small Town Entrepreneurs 29:41 Scaling and Global Expansion 30:04 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois. https://members.ethosmarion.org/  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Our guest: https://ewagers.co/