Emre Goktas is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Revpanda, a leading digital marketing agency recognised across the iGaming industry. Under Emre’s leadership, Revpanda has won multiple awards, including Best Marketing Agency by SiGMA, Best Affiliate by iGB, and Best Marketing Solution Provider by AGS, solidifying its position as a top marketing partner for brands worldwide.
Emre’s journey includes two successful exits and the launch of ventures in strategic locations like Riga, Estonia, Malta, and Hong Kong. Alongside Revpanda, he is also the founder and investor of eSIM company Esimatic and iGaming media network Ace Alliance. Currently based at Revpanda’s headquarters in Riga, Emre continues to expand his ventures and build impactful solutions for the iGaming and tech sectors.
Emre Goktas was born and raised in Kesan, Turkey. Driven by a curiosity for languages and global perspectives, he began his university studies in Istanbul in 2014, focusing on foreign languages. In 2016, he moved to Riga, Latvia, through the Erasmus exchange programme. Captivated by the city and its vibrant opportunities, he decided to transfer his studies permanently, majoring in Russian and German. While completing his degree, Emre’s career path began to take shape when he landed his first job as a content manager for SEO websites. Immersed in the world of digital marketing, he quickly developed a strong foundation in SEO—a skill that would become central to his future ventures. After a year in content management, he joined an iGaming company as a CRM manager, where he handled marketing campaigns, player retention, and localisation, managing everything from email marketing to SMS and push notifications.
In 2018, Emre took his first major leap into entrepreneurship. With a partner, a limited budget, and a lot of determination, he launched an affiliate site from his living room. Juggling a full-time job, late-night work sessions, and a bachelor’s thesis, he brought the site to life. Just six months later, the site’s strong branding and user growth attracted a Dutch media company, leading to Emre’s first successful exit—a life-changing milestone that set the stage for bigger ambitions.
When the pandemic struck, Emre saw an opportunity to build something new. In 2020, he launched Revpanda with a small team of four in a co-working space in Riga. Initially offering content, SEO, and link-building services to operators and affiliates in the iGaming sector, Revpanda quickly gained traction as more companies sought digital solutions. By 2021, Revpanda was recognised as Best Marketing Agency by AGS and saw a 292% year-on-year revenue increase. The agency moved into its first office in Riga, and Emre’s vision for Revpanda began to take shape.
In 2022, Revpanda expanded significantly. Emre brought in experienced iGaming professionals, formed a C-level management team, opened an office in Malta, and took home multiple awards, including Best Marketing Solution Provider by SiGMA and Best Affiliate Newcomer by iGB. With the team growing to over 200 contractors worldwide, Emre continued pushing boundaries while traveling extensively, particularly in Southeast Asia, where he found inspiration and new perspectives.
In 2023, Revpanda grew more sophisticated, launching app.revpanda.com to streamline operations and adding digital PR and block monitoring to its services. The team grew to 70 full-time employees and over 300 contractors, while Emre exited another affiliate site to SiGMA Play. Not one to rest, he founded Esimatic, an eSIM provider, and Ace Alliance, an iGaming media company. The year presented its share of challenges, but Emre and his team continued expanding Revpanda’s reach and offerings.
By 2024, following the acquisition of Leetz Media, Revpanda transformed into Revpanda Group, solidifying its position as a marketing powerhouse in iGaming. Now structured as Revpanda Group, the company encompasses Revpanda Agency, offering comprehensive marketing services, and Revpanda Media, focused on delivering high-quality traffic. With a new headquarters in Riga and a team of over 100 full-time staff, Revpanda continues to expand, taking on larger projects and increasing its international presence. Emre’s journey—from his first role in SEO to leading a global agency—has been a testament to persistence, growth, and adaptability, with each step shaping the next phase of Revpanda’s evolution.