Category: AAA Executives
David Fox on Creating Groundbreaking Games at Lucasfilm Games and the Evolution of Virtual Reality
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.
An Ever-Evolving Industry with Gaming Pioneer Gordon Walton
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.
Fostering Innovation and Accessibility in the Gaming Industry With Ben Kvalo
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.
Building a Community of Game Developers Through Venture Funding With Ed Fries of 1UP Ventures
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.
From Tech Executive to Video Game Founder With Gaming Industry Veteran Bernard Yee
In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie chats with Bernard Yee, Founder of Windup Minds, to discuss his new game startup. Bernard shares his motivation for launching his own gaming company, the value in diverse leadership, surrounding yourself with brilliant talent, and the reasons why games succeed and fail.
Meeting the Needs of Gen Z & Gen Alpha’s Gaming Preferences with Jen MacLean of Dragon Snacks Games
Jen MacLean, co-founder and CEO of a new studio, Dragon Snacks Games, is building social role-playing experiences that resonate with […]
The Mastermind Behind Skill Gaming’s Growth with Nancy MacIntyre of WorldWinner
Nancy is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership in the gaming and digital entertainment industry. She has […]
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 […]
60 Titles in 30+ Years: Secrets to Creating Fun Games with William Schmitt of Proof of Play
In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus chats with William Schmitt, the Head of Studio at Proof […]
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, […]