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We're delighted to share that Abel M. will be joining us for a fireside chat during the C-Tribe x Gaming Festival at the end of the month. Visit https://lnkd.in/gjqTisVm for more details. Abel co-founded Backtrace, an error management software for gaming studios with the tooling they need for cross-platform crash reporting. He helped incubate the idea all the way to an exit, and the platform is now used by 18 out of the top 20 gaming companies in the world. Jordan numbers 👀 Yes, if you played Robolox this weekend, Backtrace was probably running on the backend. What makes his journey extra special is that he didn't stop there. In a few short months, he was called up to be the CTO at Sauce Labs and helped lead the organization through incredible stages of growth. Now that his tenure is complete, he did admit that there was a little bit of an identity crisis he experienced. How would he spend his time now post-exit? What's the true purpose of his existence? How would he pursue a greater purpose? During this fireside chat, we'll discuss the above and more. Abel will shed light on his team's process in defining a need, building a proof of concept before iterating and gaining product market fit, strategic pivots, raising money, and creating an opportunity for exiting (selling) the business. What do we hope you take away from the C-Tribe x Gaming Luncheon? 1. Life is never a straight path. We must learn from every one of our experiences and connect the dots to build a body of lessons that will give us leverage in the future. 2. The gaming industry is undergoing a rapid set of changes, and there are many opportunities that exist for innovative and creative people. 3. Iteration and execution of an idea is far more valuable than the idea itself 4. The Art of life proliferates when one applies constraints. You can learn more about the C-Tribe x Gaming Festival and register for the session by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/gRRXNje8 A big shoutout to our sponsors and partners that are helping bring this initiative to life: Edmonton Unlimited Edmonton RIN City of Edmonton ChreativeGaming . . . . Adaeze Hubbard Laura Domínguez Tessa C. Sid Jha Kaitlyn Eaton Janvi Patel Dharan Padhiyar Gueshly Masson Carina Kom CK Dhaliwal Derek Kwan Madison Côté Mohsen Dalir Mina Demian ☕️ Black Business Ventures Association Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies Edmonton Global Taproot Edmonton Innovate Calgary Calgary Game Developers Association Product Calgary Explore Edmonton Corporation Technology Alberta NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) University of Alberta Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre - University of Alberta Computer Engineering Club, University of Alberta

HAPPENING TOMORROW IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY! Abel M. will be joining us for a fireside chat during the C-Tribe x Gaming Festival at the end of the month. Visit https://lnkd.in/gjqTisVm for more details. Abel co-founded Backtrace, an error management software for gaming studios with the tooling they need for cross-platform crash reporting. He helped incubate the idea all the way to an exit, and the platform is now used by 18 out of the top 20 gaming companies in the world. Jordan numbers 👀 Yes, if you played Robolox this weekend, Backtrace was probably running on the backend. What makes his journey extra special is that he didn't stop there. In a few short months, he was called up to be the CTO at Sauce Labs and helped lead the organization through incredible stages of growth. Now that his tenure is complete, he did admit that there was a little bit of an identity crisis he experienced. How would he spend his time now post-exit? What's the true purpose of his existence? How would he pursue a greater purpose? During this fireside chat, we'll discuss the above and more. Abel will shed light on his team's process in defining a need, building a proof of concept before iterating and gaining product market fit, strategic pivots, raising money, and creating an opportunity for exiting (selling) the business. What do we hope you take away from the C-Tribe x Gaming Luncheon? 1. Life is never a straight path. We must learn from every one of our experiences and connect the dots to build a body of lessons that will give us leverage in the future. 2. The gaming industry is undergoing a rapid set of changes, and there are many opportunities that exist for innovative and creative people. 3. Iteration and execution of an idea is far more valuable than the idea itself 4. The Art of life proliferates when one applies constraints. You can learn more about the C-Tribe x Gaming Festival and register for the session by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/gRRXNje8 A big shoutout to our sponsors and partners that are helping bring this initiative to life: Edmonton Unlimited Edmonton RIN City of Edmonton ChreativeGaming . . . . Adaeze Hubbard Laura Domínguez Tessa C. Sid Jha Kaitlyn Eaton Janvi Patel Dharan Padhiyar Gueshly Masson Carina Kom CK Dhaliwal Derek Kwan Madison Côté Mohsen Dalir Black Business Ventures Association Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies Global Taproot Edmonton Innovate Calgary Calgary Game Developers Association Product Calgary NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) University of Alberta eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre - University of Alberta

🎉 Thrilled to disclose Yooldo's first investors and grant funding sponsor list! Also, being part of Consensys scale program and Google for Startups program, alongside our powerful partners, helps us reach new heights. A heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal investors and grant sponsors who contribute not only capital but also invaluable knowledge and ideas. Our investors include: - Bedrock Ventures - double jump.tokyo, Inc. - Edimus - Hyperithm - Klaytn Foundation - Manta Network (MANTA) Token - NEOPIN - Planetarium - Presto Labs - VISTALABS And our generous grant sponsors: - Aptos Foundation - BNB Chain Innovation - Immutable X - Oasys These are a catalyst in our journey, enabling us to enhance our technology, expand our gaming offerings, and grow our vibrant community. At Yooldo, we are at the forefront of the gaming revolution. We're not just about games; we're building a sustainable, enjoyable, and fair gaming universe. 🕹️ Our Flagship Game: "Trouble Punk: Cyber Galz" Our in-house game, "Trouble Punk: Cyber Galz," exemplifies our commitment to quality and fairness in gaming. Recognized for its AAA quality and innovative token economy, it's a clear indicator of our dedication to creativity and fairness in the gaming world. #Yooldo #Web3Gaming 👉 Follow us for more updates and be part of our exciting journey! 🚀🎮💡 https://lnkd.in/gdvvr5XM

Next gen #gaming is coming. The gaming space is broken with games being licensed by users instead of owned. Users are no longer partners with gaming companies, just wallets. BaseJump is changing all of this by leveraging Arweave’s permanent storage technology to ensure that user-created content, such as game assets and worlds, is stored and accessible indefinitely. To put it simply, you built it and you own it.

Friends and Colleagues, It’s been a while since I posted, and it’s probably about time for an update. If I’m adhering to LI etiquette, I should make some noises about all the introspection I’ve been doing since retiring from Quantum Signal AI, LLC, all that I’ve learned about myself, and other “reflections.” I’m just a guy that can’t stand sitting still and has to make things happen, thus after a few short break weeks the calendar started filling up again – in great ways: · After a few honors speaking and judging pitch competitions, I connected with founders of some promising startups and began advising. It is just awesome to have the opportunity to help others accelerate their progress, thus I’ve signed on as an Entrepreneur in Residence for Ann Arbor SPARK as well as a Mentor for the Washtenaw Community College Entrepreneurship Center. Special shout-outs to Bill Mayer, Phil Santer, Michelle Julet, and MariAnn A. for their help in making it happen! · Those that know me know I’m a life-long robotics geek who never met a robot I didn’t like. 😊 Even so, it was humbling to be invited by Department Chair, collaborator, and friend Dawn Tilbury to join the University of Michigan Robotics Department Advisory Board.  They’ve recruited an amazing array of talent, are building an innovative curriculum and program, and have a crazy cool facility (the Ford Robotics Building!). I deeply look forward to seeing what heights the Department will achieve (and to helping it get there in any way I can!). · I’ve been working full-tilt to build a home for my 35+ year antique game collection, and the arcade/museum/club will be named Otto’s. Our local media outlet MLive.com did a great job covering what I’m up to – see below! Special thanks to Michael Stoianowski, Willis Building Company, and all of the wonderful contractors working to make it happen. Last but not least, I’m in the process of launching Rohde Way, LLC – an advisory/consulting firm offering services to a broad range of clients. It’s about helping startups grow, helping companies build innovative and creative cultures, helping investors and M&A groups better understand core technologies and vet potentials, and much more. It should be a great time, and a very welcome return to working with clients deeply interested in innovation and growth. If you’d like to work with me (again, for some of you!) I’d love to hear from you.  And I hope to see you in my arcade toward the end of this year! 😉 Mitch

How to be a DAOcracy: Preparing for the Launch of teledisko 3.0 Background: Since its inception in 2014, teledisko has captivated hearts with the charm of the world’s smallest nightclub with over 1 million people partying in the teledisko since its start! Today, we stand on the brink of a new chapter – the launch of teledisko 3.0! Why does it matter?: teledisko 3.0 is a significant upgrade, endorsed by teledisko DAO through Resolution 36, and it represents a huge leap towards technological excellence and the future growth of the project. The teledisko 3.0 plan includes addressing the need for a more maintainable, and scalable software solution and a revamped tech stack with state-of-the-art industrial-grade hardware bringing new innovations to this iconic entertainment business. Teledisko 3.0 also creates a new way for people to be involved by helping them to franchise and run their own teledisko with everything they need available. To learn more see the link: https://lnkd.in/eVj3DCbG What happened next?: The proposed resolution 36 and the DAO members voted in favour with a majority of 78.74% Want to see the DAOcracy in action? see the link below: 📅 Date: 10 September 2023 📍 Platform: https://lnkd.in/eHURbn32 💼 A Community-Backed Initiative: The transition to teledisko 3.0 has been a community effort from the start, this is now reinforced through the spirit of DAOcracy with a dedicated budget of €15,000. This decision not only shows our commitment to continuous development of teledisko as it was but it also empowers teledisko DAO to own and develop the future of teledisko 3.0 🚀 Join the Conversation: As we gear up for the exciting launch of teledisko 3.0, what are your thoughts on the future of entertainment technology? How do you see innovative projects like teledisko shaping the nightlife and entertainment landscape? #DAOcracy #teledisko #DAO

#mobilegaming #mobilegrowth #mobileapps #mobilemarketing #appmarketing #web3gaming #web3community #web3 #web3marketing #blockchaingaming #blockchain #bloggingtips We are capped at 100 Attendees and we are well on our way to selling out by next week.

If you're coming to #gdc2024 #gdc , this is an event we (READYgg) are participating in- packed with actionable industry information about #web3gaming. We have several panels featuring in-depth knowledge around web3 gaming monetization, user acquisition, retention, game design, and more! See you there! RSVP info below.

Resharing this to all my founder friends 💜 and thank you Andrew Chen for this wonderful read. My favorite part: "Quality and business fundamentals rise to the top. If you’re working on something great, and it works and has product/market fit, you’ll eventually find investors and traction and revenue. As they say, 'Be so great they can’t ignore you.'" #startuplife #startups #founders #empowerfounders #recession https://lnkd.in/gWeNcP78

I had lots of fun attending A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN's demo day. Here's my perspective on the event and why gaming startups can supplant entire industries. Here are trends I saw in the cohort: - There's a shift in focus towards Discord and WebGL - Lots of very good ideas for mobile apps centered around gamifying positive consumer behaviors (examples included mental health, dating and healthcare) - Impressive early traction for pre-seed and seed stage companies. - More importantly many startups have retention! Gaming is one of the best investing opportunities: - Most popular form of entertainment - Passionate customers - Almost no competition from other investors That's why I'm interested in the space for INTJ Fund. Startups from this cohort already have more peak concurrent users with less than a year of development than large studios with five years of development and hundreds of millions (ie Concord). Duolingo is often branded as a popular language app. The truth is that Duolingo is one of the world's most popular gaming apps with a language focus. I think a lot of early stage consumer VCs should consider this perspective. Thanks for being welcoming and making me feel seen Caitlin Cooke. This is the first networking event where I talked about Teamfight Tactics and Crusader Kings and the other person played the games before as well. I always appreciate meeting INTJ women founders like Sofie Marien! Excited to see how you change the mental health industry! I'm looking forward to making more friends throughout TECH WEEK by a16z. If you don't catch me in SF this week, I will be in LA next week! #SFTechWeek #videogames #INTJ