Category: Podcast

Join Lizzie Mintus on this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where Joe Nickolls, Co-founder and Managing Director of Timbre Games, discusses how networking and relationships can influence career opportunities. Joe discusses Timbre Games’ talent acquisition process, the inspiration behind his viral #JoesImpact100 LinkedIn posts, and his journey into working in the video game industry.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast with Lizzie Mintus, Jerry Hook, Founder and CEO of Jar of Sparks, joins the show. Jerry discusses his emerging studio and the inspiration behind its founding, offers tips for cultivating a healthy team-building culture, examines the challenges industry leaders face, and provides advice for aspiring developers.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus interviews Jenny Xu, Founder and CEO of Talofa Games, to discuss how gaming can encourage fitness and mental health. Jenny shares case studies, how she turned her passion for gaming into an entrepreneurial journey, and Niantic’s role in securing funding for her startup.

On today’s episode of Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus welcomes Gordon Walton, Chief Product Officer and Executive Producer at Playable Worlds, to discuss how the gaming industry has evolved. Gordon shares vital elements of a successful game, insights on establishing communities, and why inclusion and diversity are essential to the industry. 

Join Lizzie Mintus on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where she talks with David Fox, Co-founder and Director of Electric Eggplant, about the pioneering days of game development. David discusses his tenure at Lucasfilm Games, the advancement of virtual reality games, and what developers should consider to make VR more mainstream.

Join Lizzie Mintus in today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where she welcomes Ben Kvalo, Founder and CEO of Midwest Games, to discuss his new venture and the value of fostering a more inclusive gaming industry. Ben explains how Midwest Games differentiates itself from the competition, offers tips for pitching investors and acquiring funding, and expounds on the impact layoffs have had on the industry.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus interviews Sonia Michaels, career coach and consultant and Department Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology, about career and interview tips. Sonia shares why interpersonal skills are essential in education and the workplace, how to recognize if a company suits you, resume best practices, and more.

Join Lizzie Mintus for an episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast as she welcomes Carl Kwoh, Co-founder and CEO of Jam & Tea Studios, for a conversation about social design in video game development. Carl discusses his career trajectory in the gaming industry, video games’ impact on community building, and his passion for building leaders and community within Jam & Tea Studios.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus interviews Jess Mulligan, a consultant and troubleshooter to senior online game executives, about the MMO industry. Jess discusses the evolution of MMO, how to create engaging games, and becoming an online game consultant.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast with Lizzie Mintus, Patrick Ascolese, Founder of Dark Arts Software, discusses video game startups. Patrick shares the challenges that video game developers experience, what is trending in the gaming industry, and advice for aspiring video game professionals and entrepreneurs.