Jason Foster

Partner at 42 North Capital

Jason Foster is a highly experienced professional in the sports betting industry. With over 20 years in the business, he boasts an impressive background that includes being a co-founder of South Africa's first online bookmaker and working as a General Manager at Sun International's sports betting division, Sunbet. Currently, he is the Head of iGaming and African markets at Chalkline Sports, a sports betting game platform that powers Free-to-Play, Insured, and Real-Money games. Foster has traveled extensively and worked in the trading rooms of major international sports books in South Africa, UK, Ireland, and Gibraltar, honing a thorough understanding of trading operations and technology to run a successful sportsbook. His extensive skillset comprises mathematical and statistical training, which he applies to develop betting products, trading methodologies, trading and risk management tools, and business intelligence applications. In his free time, he enjoys sports and is an Ironman triathlete.

Experience

Partner at 42 North Capital LLC (September 2015 - Present)

Director, Investments at Alcion Ventures (March 2013 - March 2014) Senior Associate at Alcion Ventures (June 2011 - March 2013) Associate at The Praedium Group (July 2010 - July 2011) Intern at MIT Investment Management Company (January 2010 - July 2010) Intern at McKinsey & Co. (November 2009 - June 2010) Project Manager at Cathartes Private Investments (August 2004 - August 2008) Analyst/Associate at Meredith & Grew (July 2003 - August 2004)

Education

MFin in Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management (2009 - 2010) MSRED in Real Estate Finance & Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008 - 2009) B.S. in Finance from Boston College (1999 - 2003)