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empower by DTO

by Kelly Kehn

A startup launchpad giving entrepreneurs community, mentorship, and capital

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Defy the Odds (DTO) is a startup launchpad built to close the success gap for entrepreneurs in the gaming, sports and fintech, with a particular focus on supporting underrepresented founding teams. Members get access to a community of industry veterans, hands-on mentorship from experienced operators and investors, and pathways to capital that can be hard to find elsewhere in gaming. The platform includes an AI-enabled Pitch Deck Analyzer to help founders sharpen their pitch before approaching investors, along with curated introductions and networking events that connect startups with operators, suppliers, advisors, and partners across the space. DTO was built by a team of industry veterans who wanted to make the pathway into entrepreneurship more accessible, and it continues to grow its network of founders, mentors, and backers who believe new voices make the industry stronger.

Outcomes

  • Access mentorship from experienced tech leaders
  • Build valuable industry connections and partnerships
  • Gain visibility with investors and operators
  • Sharpen your pitch with our analyzer and other resources

What's included?

  • Mentorship Network

    Guidance from experienced executives and successful entrepreneurs

  • Pitch Deck Analyzer

    A tool to refine and strengthen your pitch before approaching investors

  • Capital Access

    Connections to funding resources to help scale your startup

  • Networking Events

    Opportunities to meet industry leaders, partners, and peers

Who is this for?

  • For tech entrepreneurs seeking mentorship, community, and capital to grow
  • For underrepresented founders looking to close the industry success gap
  • For investors, operators, and advisors wanting to support emerging talent

About the creator

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Kelly Kehn

Co-Founder of Defy the Odds | iGaming Connector & Changemaker

Kelly Kehn has spent more than two decades in gaming and tech, building a reputation as a connector who brings people and ideas together across the industry. She co-founded the All-In Diversity Project in 2017 and has held ecosystem roles at happyhou...