Category: Investors

Chris Quaidoo is the Content Acquisition Lead at Carry1st, a leading African mobile games publisher backed by investors like Bitcraft…

Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where host Lizzie Mintus sits down with Scott Hartsman, Advisor at Brain Jar Games and an active investor in various companies. Scott has an extensive track record in the game industry, with a portfolio of successes dating back to the early days of online gaming. From EverQuest 1 and 2 to Rift, Trove, ArcheAge, Gemstone, Scepter, and even online Warcraft, his contributions have generated billions in revenue and engaged hundreds of millions of players. We dive deep into the secrets to creating successful live games, streamlining hiring processes, and making tough decisions as a leader.

Join Lizzie Mintus on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo podcast as she interviews Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner and Head of Gaming at Lightspeed Gaming about attracting investors for your gaming studio. Moritz discusses how he got established in gaming, the advantages of generational companies, industry deals and exit strategies, and what it takes to create an effective pitch.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where Lizzie Mintus sits down with David Kaye, General Partner at F4 Fund, to explore the competitive landscape of venture funding. David shares insights into his motivations behind establishing a VC fund, highlights F4 Fund’s unique approach in the industry, and offers valuable strategies for capturing the attention of potential investors.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus sits with Kelly Wallick, Partner and Community Builder at 1Up Ventures, to discuss the shift in the video game industry. Kelly discusses how gaming communities impact participants’ lives and careers, indie game development challenges and diversity, and creating healthy workplace cultures. She also reflects on her inspiration for founding Indie MEGABOOTH and partnering with 1Up.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus sits down with Ed Fries, venture capitalist and General Partner at 1Up Ventures, to discuss the roles venture funders play in video game startups. Ed discusses what differentiates his company from other investment funds, the components of a successful gaming company, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the importance of company culture.