Welcome to Founder’s Quest, a podcast about different individual’s journey of founding a game studio.
Our conversations are focused on the founder’s journey for startup game studios, learning more about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll end up talking to founders at all different stages of their journey, what advice they’d have for others going on that path, and how they support themselves along the way.
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Welcome to Founder’s Quest, a podcast about different individual’s journey of founding a game studio.
Our conversations are focused on the founder’s journey for startup game studios, learning more about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll end up talking to founders at all different stages of their journey, what advice they’d have for others going on that path, and how they support themselves along the way.
Today we’re talking with Stephan Cotichini, founder of 81monkeys. We talk about his path from owning a restaurant in his 20s, to working at a fast-scaling game startup, and ultimately choosing not to relocate for a AAA role, instead launching his own studio. That path included work-for-hire gigs, financial risk, Kickstarter, and a brand partnership that came about because fans of that kickstarter spoke up inside a company outside of games.
Stephane speaks candidly about what it means to be a solo founder . He’s open about the emotional challenges, the financial rollercoaster, and the loneliness that can come with being a creative founder acting as a CEO. I found this conversation full of wisdom, vulnerability, and inspiration. Especially for anyone navigating the journey as a solo founder. Let’s jump in.
Founder’s Quest
Welcome to Founder’s Quest, a podcast about different individual’s journey of founding a game studio.
Our conversations are focused on the founder’s journey for startup game studios, learning more about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll end up talking to founders at all different stages of their journey, what advice they’d have for others going on that path, and how they support themselves along the way.
