Gurhan Kiziloz, founder and CEO of Nexus International, has confirmed that the company is aiming to generate $1.45 billion in revenue by the end of 2025. The statement comes after the company reported $400 million in revenue for 2024, largely attributed to the performance of its gaming platform, Megaposta, in Brazil. In a recent interview, Kiziloz spoke at length about the operational methods, leadership habits, and decision-making logic that he believes underpin the company’s path forward.
Nexus International has not accepted outside investment or venture capital. “I do that every week. That’s what every week is,” Kiziloz said, referring to the high-stakes nature of running a self-funded company. Operating without external capital, he maintains, allows for more centralized control and execution speed, though it also increases exposure to risk.
Kiziloz’s approach to leadership is characterized by urgency and delegation. “Hyperactive. Military. And a sprinkle of love,” is how he summed it up when asked to define his style. He relies heavily on his team to manage details and implement direction. “The skill that I still underestimate, looking at the details. But my team does this for me,” he admitted. Rather than structured reflection or postmortems, Kiziloz says his operational rhythm is focused on execution. “I don’t reflect; I just keep moving. Reflecting on something that’s gone wrong, I don’t have time for that.”
Personal resilience, particularly in the face of failure, was a recurring theme in the interview. “There isn’t one [failure], there’s about 42. Maybe 60 or 70,” he said. “Going broke every time, I feel like I’ve enjoyed it.” According to Kiziloz, repeated setbacks have not deterred his progress but have instead reinforced his preference for fast decisions and self-reliance. He described his ADHD not as an obstacle but as a factor that shapes this style. “My ADHD is a superpower. It cannot be denied, and I cannot be denied,” he said. He credits it with his ability to remain in constant motion, both strategically and personally. “All I think about is success,” he added.
When asked about what he might have done differently earlier in his career, Kiziloz cited timing. “I would’ve gone into online gambling at 18,” he said. His advice to others mirrors his own trajectory: “Shut up and do it.” That sentiment also extends to his view on mentorship. “The best advice is no advice,” he added.
Kiziloz’s long-term ambition remains focused on scale. “Top ten billionaires on earth,” he stated when asked about his ultimate definition of success. He acknowledged that the size of his goals can create distance in personal relationships. “I want to prove myself wrong. The people are all irrelevant to me,” he said, when discussing how others perceive his vision.
As of now, Nexus International’s 2025 target is internally set and unaudited by third parties. However, the financial performance reported for 2024 and the strategic choices laid out by its founder provide a framework to track the company’s trajectory. Whether or not the $1.45 billion benchmark is met, Nexus International’s model, built around speed, personal accountability, and founder-led execution, offers a counterpoint to more traditional, investor-driven paths to scale.
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