Category: Startup Founders
Game Accessibility and Leading Creative Teams with Kevin Johnson of Double Fine Productions
In this episode, Lizzie Mintus interviews Kevin Johnson, Director of Development at Double Fine Productions (now part of Xbox Games […]
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 […]
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.