Q&A: Genius Sports Group CEO on taking the company public
Mark Locke discusses “fantastic” SPACs and transforming a humble betting business into an NYSE-listed powerhouse
$1.5bn (£1.1bn) SPAC mergersewing up a deal for Rush Street InteractiveEGR Intel: What is the major advantage in taking the company public?Mark Locke (ML):EGR Intel: In which areas are you targeting M&A? ML:EGR Intel: How long has Genius Sports intended to go public? ML:EGR Intel: Why did you favour going down the SPAC route?ML:EGR Intel: You are staying on as CEO but how will the rest of the executive team take shape?ML:EGR Intel: What are your personal feelings on such a significant day for Genius Sports? ML: