Gil Soffer publishes "Diary of an Entrepreneur": A story of resilience, leadership, and reinvention

A memoir beyond business

After years of building companies, navigating technological disruption, and leading commercial strategies in the global iGaming industry, Gil Soffer decided it was time to tell the story behind the achievements.

Diary of an Entrepreneur follows his journey from a childhood spent across Africa, Israel, Europe, and the United States to becoming an entrepreneur and executive in technology-driven industries. Rather than focusing on financial success, the memoir explores the personal experiences, failures, doubts, and moments of reinvention that shaped his career.

As Soffer explains, the motivation behind the book was to portray entrepreneurship as it truly is—not as a collection of glamorous success stories, but as a path filled with uncertainty and perseverance.

"I wanted to capture my entrepreneurial years and share the real story behind them—the doubts, the obstacles, the moments of courage, and the drive that keeps you moving forward even when the odds are against you. We often read glamorous success stories about billionaires, but rarely do we stop to examine the difficult path that leads there."

He adds that the book ultimately reflects a much deeper message.

"At the end of the day, the most important achievement is being able to look in the mirror and feel proud of who you are and how you fought for your goals."

From entrepreneurship to the gaming industry

Although the memoir is not specifically about iGaming, Soffer's career in technology, business development, and gaming has significantly influenced the perspectives shared throughout the book.

Looking back at decades of innovation, he identifies one common denominator across every industry he has worked in: the entrepreneurial mindset.

“Whether in technology, business development, or gaming, I always approached challenges with determination and a refusal to give up until the objective was reached.”

According to Soffer, technology moves at an extraordinary pace, forcing businesses to evolve continuously.

"In gaming, I witnessed giants turn into dinosaurs and small startups grow into industry leaders. These experiences reinforced a simple truth: you must stay alert, adapt constantly, and never be afraid to swim against the current."

This philosophy, he believes, is equally relevant for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone working in rapidly changing industries.

Lessons for gaming leaders in a changing market

One of the strongest connections between Diary of an Entrepreneur and today's gaming industry lies in its reflection on technological disruption.

Drawing on his experience as founder of Kosmos, a pioneer in the prepaid phone card industry, Soffer explains how entire markets can disappear almost overnight when innovation reshapes consumer behavior.

"Prepaid cards were revolutionary until VoIP and WhatsApp made them obsolete. The same pattern appears in gaming. Mobile reshaped the entire sector, and in regions like Africa, it now represents over 90% of the market."

For Soffer, the conclusion is straightforward.

"The lesson is universal: in any technology-driven business, if you don't adapt, you disappear."

AI, regulation, and the next chapter of the industry

Looking ahead, Soffer believes the gaming industry is entering one of its most transformative periods.

Artificial intelligence, prediction markets, and the expansion of regulated and emerging markets will create new commercial opportunities, while regulatory complexity and taxation will continue to test operators and suppliers alike.

"We are living in a fascinating period of transformation. AI, prediction markets, and emerging markets offer enormous opportunities. At the same time, taxation and regulation remain major challenges that leaders must navigate carefully."

He also revealed that Diary of an Entrepreneur is only the beginning of a larger story.

"I have chosen to end this book in 2007 because the years that follow are too many, too complex, and too significant to compress into these pages. They deserve a book of their own."

A message of perseverance

Throughout the memoir, Soffer returns repeatedly to one central idea: success is rarely linear.

Instead of presenting formulas or shortcuts, Diary of an Entrepreneur emphasizes resilience, integrity, and continuous reinvention as the qualities that define long-term success.

When asked what he hopes readers—particularly those working in technology, gaming, and business—will take away from the book, his answer is simple.

"Never give up, even when everything seems to be working against you. Perseverance eventually pays off."

He concludes with a reflection that summarizes both the memoir and his own entrepreneurial philosophy.

"Focus less on money and more on the people around you, and always choose the right path when facing adversity. Success is built on integrity, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward."

For gaming executives navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, Diary of an Entrepreneur offers something different from the typical leadership guide. It provides a candid account of the human side of entrepreneurship—one shaped by setbacks, adaptation, and the determination to keep moving forward, regardless of the industry.

“Diary of an Entrepreneur” is available on Amazon.