Founders of game development studios will share anecdotes and advice for budding entrepreneurs who would like to get started on the right path but don’t mind receiving a heavy dose of reality. Topics include company structure, team recruitment, project development, publisher relations, original vs. pre-existing IP, platform/genre focus, branding — and whether or not to run a “virtual studio.”
Moderator: Jeff Goodsill [VP of Products, Twitter]
Panelists: Jamie Gotch [CEO, Facebook], Peter Jones [Founder, Profile], Elliot Mitchell [Co-Founder, Twitter] , Caleb Garner [Game Producer, Twitter], Dave McCool [President & CEO, Twitter], Albert Reed [Co-Owner, Twitter]
Source: Muzzy Lane
PAX East 2011 Panel: “How to Start Your Own Game Company” from Muzzy Lane on Vimeo.