In Focus: Gurhan Kiziloz’s Quiet March to $1 Billion

Through direct insights and unfiltered reflections, the Nexus International founder discusses his shift from fintech to gaming, how ADHD influences his leadership style, and why risk has become routine.

Gurhan Kiziloz does not present himself as a traditional executive. The founder of Nexus International, whose platform Megaposta has become a major player in Brazil’s online entertainment market, speaks in short, candid remarks that often challenge how success is typically described. In a wide-ranging interview, he discussed the impact of his personal experiences, including business failures, ADHD, and an evolving approach to risk, on the choices that continue to shape his career, including the pivots from Fintech to the gaming industry in Brazil.

Megaposta, the company’s flagship gaming platform in Brazil, was the result of this pivot. The business has since scaled rapidly. Megaposta generated over $400 million in revenue in 2024, and according to internal projections, is expected to close 2025 at $1.45 billion. That growth has significantly impacted Kiziloz’s personal valuation. His current net worth is estimated at $700 million, and is line to grow past the $1 billion mark by 2025, keeping pace with his companies.

Brazil wasn’t part of a pre-written strategy. Kiziloz says the audience found them. “We did the marketing, and so grew our base,” he says. Growth was driven primarily by offline media and brand exposure, rather than a heavy reliance on influencer campaigns or short-form content. While Megaposta has not published user figures publicly, the revenue numbers suggest wide engagement across its core markets.

Failures, he insists, were necessary to get to this point. “There isn’t one failure I’m proud of, there are a few memorable ones,” he says. “Each one helped me adjust.” His tone is not defensive but pragmatic. For Kiziloz, mistakes are part of the process, inevitable and expected.

When asked what he would have done differently earlier in his career, his answer is quick: “Gone into online gaming at 18.” He speaks openly about earlier years spent on distractions and missed opportunities, but sees value in how those periods shaped his current approach.

A Personal Operating System: ADHD, Routine Risk, and Relentless Movement

A central theme in the interview was how Kiziloz manages his business mindset alongside ADHD. He refers to the diagnosis not as a limitation but as a primary influence on how he works. “My ADHD is a superpower,” he says. This translates into rapid decision-making, high tolerance for change, and a near-constant pace of execution. “I don’t reflect; I just keep going.”

His leadership style echoes this rhythm. “I lead with love. A little military. And a sprinkle of love.” He describes himself as more focused on momentum than on process, often relying on his team for operational depth. When asked how he weighs advice or criticism, his response is blunt: “The best advice is no advice.”

Risk is not a separate category in Kiziloz’s approach, it’s embedded in his weekly decisions. “If I had to bet everything on one decision, I would. That’s what every week is,” he says. This level of comfort with uncertainty has shaped how he approaches both strategy and scale.

His goals are direct. “Top 10 world billionaires,” he says, without hesitation. It’s a personal target, but he also links financial success to philanthropic work. Currently, he funds charity initiatives in Gambia, including food programs and water well construction. He sees this as the foundation for a broader global effort.

There are personal inflection points as well. He describes the loss of his father as a turning point that permanently shifted his work ethic. “I became a motivated monster,” he says. His daily habits are focused around structure and energy, starting each morning with motivational content on YouTube, a platform he credits with shaping much of his early learning.

When asked about internal or external pressure, he places value on self-direction. “I want to push myself. That’s all that matters.” He acknowledges that some people struggle to relate to his ambitions but says that hasn’t affected how he operates. “I’ll have people look at me like I’m crazy. But I’m very solid on those dreams of mine.  So I’m not bothered about that too much.”

His advice to others building businesses is consistent with everything else he shared. “Shut up and do it.” It reflects a view that favors movement over planning, belief over caution.

Though Kiziloz’s methods may not align with traditional frameworks, the results speak clearly. From a failed fintech venture to a gaming business expected to surpass $1.4 billion in annual revenue, his trajectory shows how a non-linear path can still lead to measurable outcomes. Whether or not his stated goals are realized in full, his current position offers a data-backed example of what fast execution, high personal risk, and strategic pivots can achieve in a compressed time frame.