Category: Startup Founders
How To Lead a Company and Build a Positive Work Culture With Paxton Galvanek
In today’s Here’s Waldo Podcast episode, Lizzie Mintus interviews Paxton Galvanek, Co-founder and CEO at Studio Hermitage, on leading a team and company culture. Paxton discusses the importance of branding oneself for a career in the video game industry, hiring best practices, and work-life balance.
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.
Navigating Compliance and Building Safer, Kid-Friendly Gaming with Kieran Donovan of k-ID
Kieran Donovan is the CEO and co-founder of k-ID, the first-of-its-kind global compliance engine designed to make online safety and […]
Revolutionizing Gaming Highlights into Playable Content with Zero Friction | Asaf Gazit of Ludeo
Asaf Gazit is the co-founder and CEO of Ludeo, a groundbreaking platform that’s reshaping the way players engage with video […]
Reinventing Remote Work with the Ultimate “Smart” Virtual Workspace with Vishal Punwani of SoWork
Vishal Punwani is the CEO and co-founder of SoWork, the world’s first generative AI-enhanced virtual workplace platform. Founded at Harvard’s […]
Pushing Fashion’s Potential in Gaming with Nicola Mizon of VIZTA DGTL
Nicola Mizon is the co-founder of VIZTA DGTL, a Berlin-based game studio on a mission to reshape the intersection of […]
The Secrets Behind Iconic MMOs, Strong Remote Culture, & AI’s Impact with Rich Vogel of T-Minus Zero Entertainment
Rich Vogel is an award-winning executive producer with over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Today, he is […]
Building Cultures That Power Great Games Post-Pandemic with Daryl Ogden of Valued Cultures
Daryl Ogden is the co-founder of Valued Cultures, a startup dedicated to building healthy, sustainable, and innovative cultures in the […]
The Rise of Slovakia’s Game Development Scene with Peter Nagy of Grindstone
Peter Nagy is a prominent figure in the video game industry and a pioneer in Central Europe and Slovakia’s game […]