Category: Startup Founders

Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where host Lizzie Mintus sits down with Renee Gittins, the Creative Director and CEO of Stumbling Cat, for an insightful discussion on her journey in launching an indie studio. Renee shares her career background, insights into Stumbling Cat’s Kickstarter process, her personal journey of overcoming social anxiety as a leader and entrepreneur, and the strategies she employed to refine her leadership skills.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where Lizzie Mintus interviews Eric Marcoullier, Fractional Co-founder, and Early-Stage Startup Coach at BPM140 Consulting. He analyzes the interplay between luck and hard work in steering a startup’s journey. Eric draws from his own entrepreneurial experiences to provide invaluable insights and actionable advice, including strategies for securing funding in the gaming industry.

In the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus sits down with Anthony Castoro, Owner of Protagonist Games, to delve into insights and guidance for budding gaming enthusiasts. Anthony reflects on his journey spanning Protagonist Games, Simulation Theory, MaxPlay, and Heat Wave, offering alternative avenues into game development and underscoring the pivotal role of mentorship.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where Lizzie Mintus interviews Štěpán Kaiser, the Co-founder of Remāngu, on the rising trend of platforms linking remote workers with gaming studios. Štěpán delves into Remāngu’s unique approach to standing out in a competitive landscape, navigating cultural disparities, managing compensation in a remote-first setup, and insights into Remāngu’s future direction.

In this insightful episode of the Here’s Waldo podcast with Lizzie Mintus, Chris Zimmerman, the Co-founder of Sucker Punch Productions, delves into the inspiration behind launching the renowned gaming studio. Discover the intricacies and challenges of recruiting top talent for a video game company, and gain valuable insights into effective strategies for retaining team members in the world of game development.

Join Lizzie Mintus on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo podcast as she interviews Alina Matson, Co-founder and CEO of Glossbird, about well-being in gaming. Alina discusses the inspiration behind Glossbird, highlights the studio’s four pillars, shares advice for aspiring developers and studio owners, and offers insight on creating a positive and thoughtful company culture.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus interviews Negar Shaghaghi, Co-founder and CEO of Auxuman, about the benefits of unifying gaming and social media. Negar shares her outlook on the future of AI in the gaming world, the challenges game developers and entrepreneurs encounter, how she incorporates player feedback into her game designs, and the lessons she learned from her startup venture.

Join Lizzie Mintus on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where she interviews Terry Redfield, an entrepreneur and gaming expert, about the challenges mothers face as gaming entrepreneurs. Terry shares effective tips for managing large teams, hiring processes for building successful teams, the challenges publishers face when launching new products, and the lessons she’s learned from her previous startup experiences.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus welcomes Kate Edwards, CEO of Geogrify, to explore mental health challenges in the gaming industry. Kate talks about Take This and its resources, the importance of addressing mental health issues, and how she survived imposter syndrome.

Join Lizzie Mintus on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where Ray Winninger, a pioneer in the gaming industry, joins her. The two discuss the quintessential Dungeon and Dragons, Ray’s contributions to the brand, why D&D has maintained longevity, and how historical companies can create innovative products without losing authenticity.