40 min
121. Why I Founded A Company At The 'Worst' Time Of The Industry Rise and Play Podcast
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Is that a crazy idea to start a new game company in 2024?!
We are resuming the podcast in May, tackling the multiple challenges of building a new company/studio and surviving in 2024.
We kick off this new season, with the journey of Sophie Vo, founder of Rise and Play and first-time CEO of a game company.
Sophie shares her process of becoming a CEO, the challenges of fundraising and pitching, applying the learnings from 100+ entrepreneurs she interviewed in the podcast, building a company like a studio/product, and the importance of digging into co-founders' team dynamics and trust.
Co-host Claire Rozain interviews Sophie, exploring topics from the necessity of curiosity and learning in leadership roles to practical advice for new founders.
The discussion covers the strategies used by Sophie to navigate her company through difficult times, turning constraints into creative opportunities and not being afraid of making the hard call in times of business crisis.
04:04 Sophie Vo's Leap into Entrepreneurship: Building a Game Company in 2024, why???
09:46 Facing Skepticism and Embracing the Challenge
16:23 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Curiosity
19:50 From Solopreneur to Co-Founder: The Decision to Collaborate
20:09 The Solopreneur Journey and Team Dynamics
21:35 Building an Aligned Founding Team and the Role of a CEO
24:47 Effective Leadership and Role Clarity With Mission Cards
28:02 Building Trust and Embracing Challenges
33:47 Adapting to Market Constraints and Embracing Innovation
36:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2024
💌 Don't forget to subscribe to Rise and Play for further news: https://www.riseandplay.io/blog
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to rate it on Spotify, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or simply share it with a friend.
Is that a crazy idea to start a new game company in 2024?!
We are resuming the podcast in May, tackling the multiple challenges of building a new company/studio and surviving in 2024.
We kick off this new season, with the journey of Sophie Vo, founder of Rise and Play and first-time CEO of a game company.
Sophie shares her process of becoming a CEO, the challenges of fundraising and pitching, applying the learnings from 100+ entrepreneurs she interviewed in the podcast, building a company like a studio/product, and the importance of digging into co-founders' team dynamics and trust.
Co-host Claire Rozain interviews Sophie, exploring topics from the necessity of curiosity and learning in leadership roles to practical advice for new founders.
The discussion covers the strategies used by Sophie to navigate her company through difficult times, turning constraints into creative opportunities and not being afraid of making the hard call in times of business crisis.
04:04 Sophie Vo's Leap into Entrepreneurship: Building a Game Company in 2024, why???
09:46 Facing Skepticism and Embracing the Challenge
16:23 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Curiosity
19:50 From Solopreneur to Co-Founder: The Decision to Collaborate
20:09 The Solopreneur Journey and Team Dynamics
21:35 Building an Aligned Founding Team and the Role of a CEO
24:47 Effective Leadership and Role Clarity With Mission Cards
28:02 Building Trust and Embracing Challenges
33:47 Adapting to Market Constraints and Embracing Innovation
36:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2024
💌 Don't forget to subscribe to Rise and Play for further news: https://www.riseandplay.io/blog
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to rate it on Spotify, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or simply share it with a friend.
40 min