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273. How Türkiye Became the New Capital of Mobile Gaming – And Where It’s Headed Next
Manage episode 470577738 series 2405979
The world-class panel of Turkish founders and investors with Mehmet Ecevit (ex-CEO and co-founder of Gram Games), Batuhan Celebi (CEO and co-founder of Grand Games), and Görkem Turk (founder of Laton Ventures) shares their thoughts on what makes the Turkish gaming ecosystem unique, the importance of data-driven design, and how to maintain company culture while scaling.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests
00:30 Success Stories and Achievements
03:31 Challenges and Strategies in Game Development
09:14 Company Culture and Hiring Practices
17:47 Scaling Companies and Future Prospects
21:14 Insights on the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem
31:07 Balancing Creativity and Data-Driven Decisions
44:46 Balancing Internal and External Motivations
45:56 Early Days and Scaling Merge Dragons
47:25 The Impact of External Validation
49:29 Cultural Differences in Handling Failure
53:20 Challenges in the Turkish Gaming Industry
01:07:32 The Importance of Mentorship and Partnerships
01:24:22 Future of the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem
01:30:43 Conclusion and Community Engagement
645 episodes
Manage episode 470577738 series 2405979
The world-class panel of Turkish founders and investors with Mehmet Ecevit (ex-CEO and co-founder of Gram Games), Batuhan Celebi (CEO and co-founder of Grand Games), and Görkem Turk (founder of Laton Ventures) shares their thoughts on what makes the Turkish gaming ecosystem unique, the importance of data-driven design, and how to maintain company culture while scaling.
THE HYBRIDCASUAL PLAYBOOK: https://metahybridcasualplaybook.splashthat.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests
00:30 Success Stories and Achievements
03:31 Challenges and Strategies in Game Development
09:14 Company Culture and Hiring Practices
17:47 Scaling Companies and Future Prospects
21:14 Insights on the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem
31:07 Balancing Creativity and Data-Driven Decisions
44:46 Balancing Internal and External Motivations
45:56 Early Days and Scaling Merge Dragons
47:25 The Impact of External Validation
49:29 Cultural Differences in Handling Failure
53:20 Challenges in the Turkish Gaming Industry
01:07:32 The Importance of Mentorship and Partnerships
01:24:22 Future of the Turkish Gaming Ecosystem
01:30:43 Conclusion and Community Engagement
645 episodes
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