devcom 2017

Many teams set out to build a great Indie game… and then discover that going Indie also means you have to build a business. From production methods to people management to legal regulations, the process of company-building presents us with unique challenges. In this extended Devcom Master Class, veteran game developer Don Daglow will provide team leaders with a foundation for managing their teams and their businesses. The session will be personal and interactive, with discussion of specific problems affecting the managers in the room. 

Audience Addressed:

Anyone interested in founding or managing small, growing game companies.

Experience Level Addressed:

As game developers: Intermediate

As business managers: Beginning

Takeaways:

1. Processes for making key decisions that make company-building easier.
2. Basic business management methods, with an emphasis on managing cash
3. People and project management methods that increase your chances for success