From Vision to Evolution: Growing Without Losing Yourself

This panel will explore the real journey behind building and leading successful game studios—from the first spark of creativity to managing growth and staying true to one’s vision. This session brings together inspiring studio founders who turned scarcity into serial success and sustainable leadership. We will uncover the untold stories and hard-earned lessons to balance creativity with financial realities. We will delve into the challenges of scarcity and the problems of abundance they faced and how they found their new roles as leaders while keeping their voices authentic. We will navigate the evolving role of a creator-turned-leader, the heritage of their DNA on that of their studios and the DNA they inherited from their studios in turn. Join us for a thoughtful, honest conversation about the human and financial dimensions of lasting success in the games industry.