ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, we welcome Thomas Bidaux, CEO at ICO Partners. In a conversation with our host Lars Janssen, he shares his thoughts about the current state of crowdfunding and self-publishing. What has changed over the past few years? What do you need to know if you want to get your game funded? How do you self-publish within the current ecosystem?
00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:33 Introducing Thomas Bidaux 00:06:26 Moving from developing to coaching/consulting 00:09:52 What changed in crowdfunding 00:18:39 The importance of presentation in a crowdfunding campaign 00:28:02 Self-publishing is not scary (when is it the right thing?) 00:36:07 The new role of a publisher 00:40:35 Increase your chances to get a publisher 00:47:04 The perfect platform for your game 00:50:00 It's all about influencers?! 00:53:10 Create a perfect company culture 01:03:46 Changes in hiring after the pandemic 01:11:09 Working as a board member for Women in Games 01:14:34 Goodbye