About me

FAQ

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What got you into the gaming industry?

I grew up playing games but like many gamers, I didn’t know much about the industry and how to make it a viable career. Then I was invited to join Riot Games in the early days of League of Legends back in 2011.

What are some of the traits you’d say you have to help you become a successful game developer?

I love recruiting people and building teams. Making games is all about finding talented people and supporting them to become successful. Individual motivation coupled with high standards of quality are the two key ingredients to the magic of making unique and memorable games.

What’s the biggest challenge or lessons you’ve learned while starting Playgig?

Fundraising is definitely one of the most challenging aspects of my job. As CEO, I need to set the vision, hire a great team, make product decisions that can make or break the company. But without the support of investors none of this would be possible. I have to constantly meet with new investors, promote the company and play that game sort of speak. For example, in a very short meeting if I don’t make a good first impression, they might move on to the next startup – there is a lot of competition for funding in our industry.

What are your principles when it comes to leading a team at a startup company?

I strongly believe that diversity enriches the output of our work. We need different points of view and a culture that celebrate these differences because in the end it will elevate the business results.

How would your friends and family describe you?

I think people would describe me as someone pretty chilled outside of work, but determined to follow what I believe in at the same time. I heard I can be pretty intimidating when I get upside down, but thankfully that’s been rare recently and I’ve been a lot more mindful about it.

What is your biggest accomplishment thus far in life?

I’m a proud parent of 3 kids and husband, my family is my biggest supporter and I consider that an accomplishment.

What made you want to start Playgig? What was the inspiration behind it?

I wanted to create a new and unique game studio. A place where it is safe to express your creativity and realize your full potential.

What are some of the traits you’d say you have to become a successful entrepreneur in the gaming industry?

I was scared at first. I didn’t know exactly what we were building, whether I could get the money to do it, if I could keep myself motivated while constantly facing new challenges. I read a few books, talked to family and friends a lot and found support within my inner circle.

How do you want your customers/players to feel when playing Playgig?

I want them to feel that we’re here for them. We’re making games for them to play with friends, feel part of a community and feel good when they spend money on content and new experiences. I hope to make a positive impact in their lives by bringing people together and leaving fun long lasting memories to them.

What is the next big project for you?

I’m focused on building Playgig’s first game and can’t wait to start playing the game with the gaming community sometime next year. After that we’ll look into expanding our original IP into more games, as well as movies and real world products in the future

How would your team members describe you?

I think they would say that I’m a driven individual, accessible, open communication, and transparent with what’s going on. I also heard that I can drive them crazy sometimes when things change rapidly. I don’t micromanage because I believe in empowering every individual to take risks in order to do their best work. However from time to time I might need to jump into a specific issue and I recognize that I can be intense or ambiguous.

What is the next big project for you?

My journey

FAQ

Here are some fun facts about me

💼 Some of the cool companies I have worked with

Playgig

Riot Games

Warner Bros. Entertainment

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