Game Development

What It Takes To Survive As a Founder In Games | Henri Lindgren

Show Notes

Today’s guest is Henri Lindgren, a veteran games industry leader, CEO of Kokoon Games, and former head of Lightneer.

We unpack the real side of building and leading game studios, from scaling startups to shutting down companies, rebuilding from scratch, and mastering resilience as a founder. Henri shares insights about leadership, culture, and mental endurance in the turbulent games industry, along with practical strategies for bootstrapping, raising angel investment, and avoiding the VC trap.

Whether you’re a game dev, entrepreneur, or creative leader, this is a masterclass in staying resilient when the grind gets real.

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