Category: Startup Founders

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.

Join Lizzie Mintus in this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast as she interviews Linda Shad, Co-founder of Voidpet, about the process of creating a video game. Linda discusses building an audience and community through social media, overcoming imposter syndrome, and video games impacting mental health.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast with Lizzie Mintus, Andy Tsen, Co-founder and CEO at Ramen VR, discusses the ebbs and flows of the VR gaming industry. Andy shares the inspiration for founding Ramen VR, overcoming rejection, and advice for breaking into the video game space and starting a studio.

Join Lizzie Mintus in today’s episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, as she interviews Deniz Gezgin, Founder and CEO of 5X5 Gaming, about the process of launching a video game startup. Deniz shares advice on securing financing, the challenges of starting a company, and the benefits of managing a multicultural team.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus sits with Kelly Wallick, Partner and Community Builder at 1Up Ventures, to discuss the shift in the video game industry. Kelly discusses how gaming communities impact participants’ lives and careers, indie game development challenges and diversity, and creating healthy workplace cultures. She also reflects on her inspiration for founding Indie MEGABOOTH and partnering with 1Up.

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.

In this episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus welcomes Adam Lieb, CEO of Gamesight, to discuss tactics developers can use to engage their fanbase and foster a successful product. Adam reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, Gamesight’s mission, and the inspiration for building the platform. He also addresses the secret behind successful gaming companies and how to determine the best platforms for your video games.

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.