This time I'm joined by Andrei Podoprigora. Originally from Lithuania, Andrei currently runs Forklift Interactive - a video games publisher specializing in smart, systemic titles for PC & consoles. He's also a Venture Partner @ The Games Fund, and he was one of the first employees of tinyBuild, helping it transform itself from an indie games publisher to a huge global operation with 10+ internal studios.
In the podcast Andrei discusses his experience with tinyBuild and Forklift Interactive, he also shares insights into the publishing and venture capital industries, including the changing landscape of project funding.
We discuss the life in Barcelona & Andrei's predictions for the future of the games industry.
00:00 Introduction
03:53 Living in Barcelona
14:39 Andrei's Journey in the Games Industry
20:37 Starting Forklift and the Importance of Original IPs
27:49 Balancing Work for Hire and Original IPs
33:49 Market Conditions for Work for Hire Studios
37:04 Building a Team of Producers
39:57 Success of Systemic Games
55:25 Rise of Project Funding
01:14:17 Importance of having a clear Creative Vision
01:21:25 Future of Forklift Interactive
Forklift Interactive: https://www.forklift.gg/
The Games Fund: https://www.gamesfund.vc/
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