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Gabriele Aimone: Inside the Gaming Industry - Growth, Burnout, and the Future of Play
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Gabriele Aimone - COO and Co-Founder of TIFO, a gaming startup focused on enhancing fans engagement, as well as a strategic advisor at Systems Heavy. We dive into his journey through the gaming industry, starting from his early days at Supercell, where he witnessed the rapid growth of mobile games like Clash of Clans.
We also discuss his path from finance to gaming, the challenges he faced, and how he found his calling in team operations and company culture. He shares valuable insights into the process of raising funds, navigating today’s tough investment landscape, and the importance of finding the right investor-partner fit.
Finally, we explore future trends in gaming, like the potential for transmedia experiences. This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone in the industry, from founders to aspiring developers.
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Breaking into the Gaming Industry
06:44 Supercell and the Mobile Gaming Boom
09:50 Career Transitions and Burnout
14:20 Challenges of Raising Funds Today
20:10 The Value of Staying True to Your Vision
27:44 Future Trends: Transmedia in Gaming
31:00 Building Effective Teams for Startups
36:45 Balancing Innovation with Market Demand
41:00 Insights for Young Professionals Breaking In
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