• Game Changers

  • By: Konvoy
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Game Changers

By: Konvoy
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  • Welcome to Game Changers, the podcast that takes you beyond the games and into the heart of the gaming industry's future. Brought to you by Konvoy, a Denver-based venture capital firm investing in the platforms and technologies at the frontier of gaming. This podcast is your backstage pass to the pioneers, innovators, and visionaries who are redefining how we play and experience these virtual worlds. In each episode, your hosts—Josh Chapman, Jason Chapman, and Jackson Vaughan, the founders of Konvoy—invite you to join them for candid and open conversations with the industry's most influential leaders. These guests are the “Game Changers”, the masterminds behind the scenes who've built remarkable enterprises and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for our industry. Whether you're a gamer, a tech enthusiast, or a startup aficionado, the Game Changers podcast offers valuable insights, inspiring stories, and exclusive access to the minds shaping the future of the gaming industry. Join us as we explore who these Game Changers are, what they've built, and what they're doing now. Are you ready to level up your understanding of the gaming industry? Subscribe now to "Game Changers" and embark on a journey that goes beyond the screen to uncover the stories behind the gaming world.
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Episodes
  • Ed Fries - Xbox

    Ed Fries - Xbox
    Jul 12 2024
    In this episode of Game Changers, Josh Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, sits down with Ed Fries, one of the visionaries who led the team that created the first Xbox at Microsoft. Ed began his career developing Microsoft Excel and Word before transitioning to gaming. He founded Microsoft Game Studios and expanded the team from 50 to over 1200 people, publishing over 100 games and leaving a significant mark on the industry. Today, Ed supports independent game developers through his venture fund, 1Up Ventures, and explores the intersection of art and video games. Don't miss this insightful episode! If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper into the ever-evolving gaming industry, don't miss the opportunity to stay informed with our exclusive weekly newsletter at konvoy.vc – your gateway to deep dives and takeaways on a variety of subjects related to the transformative nature of gaming. Thank you for listening!
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    46 mins
  • Emily Greer - Kongregate

    Emily Greer - Kongregate
    Jun 7 2024
    In this episode of Game Changers, Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Emily Greer, a serial gaming entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Emily previously led Double Loop Games, a women-led mobile game studio, and was the CEO and co-founder of Kongregate, a top browser and mobile games platform. Under her leadership, Kongregate grew to 18M MAU, pioneering free-to-play games in the West and serving 200 million players in 5 years. Emily is renowned for her insights on the economics and psychology of free-to-play games. If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper into the ever-evolving gaming industry, don't miss the opportunity to stay informed with our exclusive weekly newsletter at konvoy.vc – your gateway to deep dives and takeaways on a variety of subjects related to the transformative nature of gaming. Thank you for listening!
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    45 mins
  • Kevin Lin - Twitch

    Kevin Lin - Twitch
    May 3 2024
    In this episode of Game Changers, Jason Chapman, Managing Partner of Konvoy, is joined by Kevin Lin, one of the pioneering founders of Twitch. Kevin and his cofounders sold Twitch to Amazon in 2014 for $970m, at the time being Amazon’s largest acquisition. As Twitch’s long-time COO, Kevin brought live social video to hundreds of millions of people around the world, helping thousands of creators make a living building their communities around live shared experiences. Tune in as he shares invaluable insights and anecdotes from his journey with Twitch and beyond. If you found today's episode as insightful as we have, we invite you to show your support by leaving a review, hitting the like button, and subscribing to the Game Changers podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And for those eager to delve deeper into the ever-evolving gaming industry, don't miss the opportunity to stay informed with our exclusive weekly newsletter at konvoy.vc – your gateway to deep dives and takeaways on a variety of subjects related to the transformative nature of gaming. Thank you for listening!
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    34 mins

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