Category: Startup Founders
Bringing Nostalgic Games to the Latest Consoles with Robin Lavallée of Implicit Conversions
Robin Lavallée is the CEO and Co-Founder of Implicit Conversions, a company dedicated to bringing nostalgic games back to life…
45M Users & 10K Creators- The Future of Social Gaming with Anton Bernstein of Pocket Worlds
In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus sits down with Anton Bernstein, the CEO and founder of…
Implementing Psychology as the Cornerstone of Game Development Success with Joe Schaeppi of Solsten
Joe Schaeppi is the CEO and co-founder of Solsten and is on a mission to fundamentally change the way that…
From DOOM and Forza Legacy to the Next Big Hit: DEFECT with Garrett Young of Empty Vessel
Garrett Young is a 25+ year game industry veteran who led development teams at major companies, including Microsoft, Activision, Disney,…
Empowering Parents Foster a Positive Gaming Space for Kids with Heidi Vogel of GuardianGamer AI
🎮 Heidi Vogel is a seasoned entrepreneur with over five companies under her belt, and today she shares her incredible…
Innovating Chess and Strategy Games with Sami Ramly of Echo Chunk AI
Sami Ramly, founder of Echo Chunk AI and creator of the viral game Echo Chess, takes us on a journey…
Pioneering Story-Driven Marketing Strategies in Gaming with Neel Upadhye
Neel Upadhye is an award-winning writer, director, and transmedia storyteller with over 15 years of experience in the video game industry. After starting as an assistant editor, he rose to become the marketing creative director at Electronic Arts (EA), where he played pivotal roles in marketing and narrative development. His contributions included multiple internet-breaking shorts for Apex Legends and the production of Star Wars: The Old Republic and Squadrons – “Hunted,” which won the Silver Pencil. Today, Neel runs a thriving consultancy, collaborating with major clients like Scopely and Giant Skull. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes on how he changed game marketing from transactional to compelling storytelling.
Unlocking Multiplayer Success: Backend & Infrastructure Insights with Sid Dhulipalla of Hathora
Sid Dhulipalla is the CEO and co-founder of Hathora, a server orchestration platform that powers not only Frost Giant Studios’…
The Next Big RTS Game, Stormgate with Tim Morten of Frost Giant Studios
Tim Morten, CEO and Production Director of Frost Giant Studios, leads the charge as they debut their highly anticipated RTS game, Stormgate—now live for Early Access!
Stormgate builds on the legacy of StarCraft 2 with a brand-new universe, crafted with Unreal Engine 5 and innovative tech. Recent playtests and demos suggest it’s shaping up to be a major hit. Tune in to discover how Frost Giant Studios is setting new standards in the RTS genre. And mark your calendars: Stormgate will be available for free-to-play on August 13th!
The Vision for Authentic Virtual Worlds with Yon Raz-Fridman of Supersocial, Inc.
Yon Raz-Fridman is the CEO and founder of Supersocial, a pioneering studio that builds boundary-pushing virtual worlds on immersive social platforms like Roblox. Roblox is the most engaging platform on the Internet, with its 72 million daily active users spending an average of 2.4 hours per day—three times more than TikTok and five times more than Instagram. Brands are racing to tap into these immersive gaming experiences, and Supersocial is at the forefront, setting new standards in interactive and engaging digital experiences for the next generation.
Discover Supersocial’s innovative collaborations with influential brands like NARS Cosmetics and GUCCI, and learn about Yon’s vision for shaping the future potential of Roblox as a platform for gaming, social interaction, and commerce.