Hosted by Joe Burridge · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Succeeding in the games industry is a talent game and we’re here to help you master it. Welcome to The Talent Game Podcast ! Hosted by Joe Burridge—Head of Talent at Play Ventures, with past experience at EA and Epic Games—this podcast brings you in-depth discussions with leaders from the world’s top gaming companies. The Talent Game dives deep into the art and science of talent in the games industry, exploring insights from top leaders to help listeners level up their approach to building, scaling and leading teams. Season 2 is all about candid stories, bold opinions and actionable insights.
Joe Burridge hosts The Talent Game Podcast, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.
This episode explores how the COO role in game development operates as a highly adaptive, execution-focused function that bridges strategy and day-to-day operations. Through perspectives from Viki Freeman (Airship) and K
In this episode of the Talent Game Podcast, host Joe Burridge engages with three HR professionals from the gaming industry, discussing their diverse career paths, the evolving role of HR, and the importance of culture an
In this episode of the Talent Game podcast, a group of CEOs from various gaming companies share their personal stories, insights into the gaming industry, and the challenges they face in their roles. The conversation cov
In this episode of the Talent Game Podcast, host Joe Burridge engages with CFOs Edo and Francesco to explore the multifaceted role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the gaming industry. They discuss their career path
In this episode of the Talent Game podcast, Joe Burridge discusses the role of a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in the gaming industry with guests Paul Bowen and Dan. They explore the definition of a CRO, career paths to th
In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, host Joe Burridge engages with three experienced CTOs from diverse backgrounds in the gaming industry. They discuss their unique paths to becoming CTOs, the essential traits th
In this episode of the Talent Game Podcast, host Joe Burridge engages in a panel discussion with games industry veterans Tristan and Robert about the evolving role of a studio head in the gaming industry. They explore th
In this episode of The Talent Game podcast, I speak with Nick Button-Brown, a gaming industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience. We explore Nick’s journey from accounting to gaming, his role as an angel investor
In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, I speak with Olivia Yu about her transition from the entertainment industry to gaming and tech. We explore the role of partnerships in business, shifting workplace cultures, an
In this episode, I speak with Bruce Grove, CTO of Avantis Education, about his journey from gaming to EdTech. Bruce shares his experience working at Sun Microsystems, Dell, OnLive, and Polystream, highlighting the evolut
In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, I sat down with Jon Warner, a seasoned executive with over two decades in the video game industry. Jon shares his unconventional path from military intelligence to gaming, begi
Apologies, parts of this episode includes echo that I couldn't remove in editing. I hope it doesn't take away from all of the fantastic insights that Matt shares! In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, I speak to Ma
In this episode of The Talent Game, I speak with Vanessa Mullin, VP of Sales & Marketing at Scenario, about her journey from travel to tech, the evolving role of AI in gaming, and the challenges of balancing parenthood w
In this episode of The Talent Game podcast I chat with Charlie Ruck, Head of Games at True Search, about his transition from finance to gaming, the nuances of executive search in the industry and the vital role passion a
In this episode of The Talent Game podcast, I sit down with Liat Barer, Chief Product Officer at Odeeo, to explore her journey through the ad tech and gaming industries. They discuss the rapid evolution of mobile gaming,
In this episode of The Talent Game I interview John Wright, Vice President of Mobile Games at Kwalee. We dive into John’s unique career journey from accounting to gaming, the challenges and opportunities of launching mob
In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, I chat with Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games and founder of a thriving community that has supported over 3,000 individuals in finding roles in the ga
If you made it all the way through season 1 and to this recap episode then thank you so much! 🥳 In this short bonus episode, I reflect on the journey of the first season of this podcast, sharing insights from the divers
In this episode of The Talent Game Podcast, I speak to Andy Ross, an experienced recruiter with over 13 years in the tech and gaming industries. Andy discusses his career journey, from working with tech startups to trans
In this episode of The Talent Game, we hear from Emma Gomersall, Lead Talent Partner at Multiplayer Group (MPG) and member of their Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee. Together, we explore practical steps compani
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