Category: Startup Founders

Join Lizzie Mintus for this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where she talks to Raph Koster, CEO of Playable Worlds, about gaming startups. Raph discusses how to raise startup funding, a 10-year outlook for the gaming industry, and what makes a video game fun.

Tune in on today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast as Lizzie Mintus welcomes Rafael Brown, Founder and CEO of Symbol Zero, to discuss how to pivot within the gaming world. Rafael shares how to survive the industry during uncertain times, tips for making online spaces safer, and why diversity and inclusion are vital to leadership.

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.

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.

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 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.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast with Lizzie Mintus, Irena Pereira, Founder and CEO of Unleashed Games, discusses leadership in entrepreneurship. Irena shares the inspiration for creating Unleashed Games and its mission, how to build a successful team and implement a diverse and inclusive culture.