Renee Gittins is the Creative Director and CEO of Stumbling Cat, an indie studio based in Seattle. With a diverse skill set encompassing business operations, software engineering, and creative direction, Renee leads her team with a unique blend of expertise. Before her role at Stumbling Cat, she served as the General Manager of Phoenix Labs in Vancouver and held the position of Executive Director at the IGDA. Renee is a dedicated advocate for diversity in the gaming industry, actively promoting initiatives to foster inclusivity and empower developers from all backgrounds. She also serves as the Chair of the IGDA alum board and consults for numerous organizations, leveraging her experience to drive positive change within the industry.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• Renee Gittins discusses her background and Stumbling Cat
• The evolution of Stumbling Cat and Renee’s Kickstarter process
• Why marketing and community support is essential for company success
• Renee's insights on outsourcing and alternative recruitment methods
• Overcoming social anxiety as a leader and entrepreneur
• How Renee finds the inspiration to persevere
• Navigating ebbs and flows in your entrepreneurial journey
• Renee discusses her career growth and how she honed her leadership skills
• Why Renee is passionate about IDGA
• Transitioning from a large company to a small indie studio
• Renee’s advice for aspiring game studio owners
In this episode…
The journey of launching a video game studio is akin to brewing a magical potion - a delicate balance of ingredients, timing, and intuition. What is the alchemy behind successful game launches?
Seasoned gaming professional Renee Gittins emphasizes the role of marketing and community support in achieving company success. Building a strong community and fostering meaningful connections with players are crucial for sustaining momentum and cultivating brand loyalty. However, the entrepreneurial journey is marked by ebbs and flows, requiring resilience and adaptability. Renee shares that in the face of challenges, finding inspiration becomes paramount.
Tune in to the latest episode of the Here’s Waldo Podcast, where host Lizzie Mintus sits down with Renee Gittins, the Creative Director and CEO of Stumbling Cat, for an insightful discussion on her journey in launching an indie studio. Renee shares her career background, insights into Stumbling Cat’s Kickstarter process, her personal journey of overcoming social anxiety as a leader and entrepreneur, and the strategies she employed to refine her leadership skills.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
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• Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn - / hereswaldo
• Renee Gittins on LinkedIn - / reneegittins
• Renee Gittins on Instagram - www.instagram....
• Renee Gittins on TikTok - www.tiktok.com...
• Renee Gittins on X - / rikukat
• Stumbling Cat - www.stumblingc...
• Rami Ismail on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.c...
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