On today’s episode of the Mastering Retention podcast, Tom talks to Renee Gittins, ED of the International Game Developers Association and CEO of Stumbling Cat. Renee is a leader in the field and she is passionate about advocating and connecting game developers in the industry. In today’s episode, she talks about her role at the IGDA, the future of Stumbling Cat and gives some tips to those who want to start their own studio.
Today’s episode highlights:
How she got into games
Running her own studio and being an executive director at the IGBA simultaneously
What her role as the ED of IGDA entails
How IGDA supports game developers
Her advice for students that are looking to land a job in gaming
Tips to kickstart your studio
Important skills to have beyond your area of expertise
Her vision for the future of her studio, Stumbling Cat
One tip or trick on how to boost the retention rate
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Renee Gittins, Executive Director of the IGDA, on advocating for game developers.