Stian Pedersen

How I find the most relevant candidate for a role (100% of our customers work with us because of the quality of our profiles) Do your research: don't let fancy titles trick you. 1. Gather as many possible candidates you can (we have 1000+ in our DB) 2. Pass all through a predefined, custom-specific filter 3. Call with the most relevant candidates 4. Reference calls (optional) 5. Never take short-cuts Stop settling for good-enough, start going for perfect-fit. Because no one cares about your challenges, they care about winning. Earn your respect, deliver first.

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I'm thrilled to share that I'll be speaking at the FTW! Conference that will held in 📍 Belgrade, Serbia 29-30 of May. 📅 Why FTW! Conference? FTW! is not just another event. It's a pioneering b2b & stakeholder conference designed to bring together the brightest minds from the CEE, Adriatic, and Balkans regions, along with top European experts, decision-makers, and vital players in the game dev ecosystem. Here’s why you can't miss it: 1. Unparalleled Networking: Connect with a diverse group of gaming professionals and forge partnerships that matter. 2. Insightful Sessions: Learn from the leading European game dev experts and innovators. 3. Cutting-edge Trends: Stay ahead with the latest in game development, market insights, and technological advancements. 4. Stakeholder Engagement: Meet the people shaping the future of the gaming industry. 5. Unique Format: Experience a conference that’s as engaging and dynamic as the industry it represents. And why Belgrade? 🌆 Belgrade isn't just a backdrop for FTW!; it's a city teeming with history, culture, and modern vibrancy, making it a must-visit destination. Here are my top 5 reasons to explore Belgrade: 1. Rich History & Culture: From the Belgrade Fortress to the cobblestone streets of Skadarlija, delve into the city’s captivating past. 2. Vibrant Nightlife: Belgrade is famed for its lively night scene. Experience it firsthand on the banks of the Danube and Sava rivers. 3. Culinary Delights: Savor the flavors of Serbian cuisine, from hearty pljeskavica to delicious sarma. 4. Green Spaces: Relax in Kalemegdan Park or take a leisurely stroll along the Sava promenade. 5. Warm Hospitality: Feel the genuine warmth and hospitality of the Belgrade locals. Join me at FTW! for an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore in one of Europe's most dynamic cities. Let’s meet at the crossroads of history, culture, and innovation. Can’t wait to see you there! #FTWConference #GameDev #Belgrade #Networking

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I've never poached top engineers from competitors. I'm not boasting here; it's a part of a strategy. 😄 In the iGaming industry, recruiting can feel like a never-ending hamster wheel.  If you need engineers, you have 3 options: 1. Growing them: upskilling juniors takes longer but has a lasting impact. 2. Finding them outside your niche: might be tricky in iGaming, yet it brings fresh perspectives. 3. Headhunting them: time-consuming and may not always yield the best talent. Choosing the right approach depends on your goals and technical needs. If you’re expanding your engineering team and already have mid-level or senior engineers, hiring a junior can work really well. The existing team environment will speed up their growth. If you need instant hard skills, it’s best to find someone with practical experience, ideally with similar projects under their belt. In a year, they transfer their knowledge to the main team. Headhunting engineers from competitors never worked for me as a CTO, partly because they didn’t fit the engineering culture at GR8 Tech. So, what team are you on: growing, consulting or headhunting? #GR8Tech #igaming #sportsbook #igamingplatform #bettingprovider #iGamingSoftware #softwarearchitecture

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At Gamescom last year, a German developer asked me in the Q&A portion of the talk what do I think about 4-day work week. I asked him two questions back: 1️⃣ Do you think that developers in countries like India, USA, China or Turkey have 20% worse equipment? 2️⃣ Do you think developers in those countries are 20% less intelligent than their European peers? He answered no to both questions. So I asked him one more question. 3️⃣ What do you think will happen over time if we Europeans work 20% less than our peers? He didn’t answer to the last question… Of course the amount of hours an individual can put in is not linear to their efficiency but rather travels through a Gauss curve. But on the society level, vilifying hard work and consistently working less than rival economies sounds unsustainable. The way I see it, working smarter and harder is the winning combination.

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Do you want your brand in the inboxes of the decision makers shaping the games industry? Then you should definitely think about sponsoring Video Games Industry Memo. Every week, the newsletter lands in the inboxes of nearly 1600 people shaping the world of games. And they really are the decision makers you want to be influencing. 🤝 39% of readers are C-Level, Founder or Director, with just under 70% found in roles such as commercial development, marketing and communications. ⭐ Senior leaders at 20 of the 25 biggest publicly traded games companies read VGIM, alongside representatives of the majority of major public store fronts. 📰 VGIM is read by nearly 50 journalists, including correspondents covering games for five of the ten biggest news sites in the UK (and two of the five biggest news sites in the United States) 💼 VGIM is also read by policy makers, politicians and economic development officials across briefs including national security, trade and investment and online safety in the UK, Europe, US and APAC. 👩‍💼 Oh and its read by some of the people shaping the rest of the business, including readers from three of the four largest banks in the UK, from five of the ten biggest media agencies and most of the major law firms in London. Pretty neat, eh? And best of all, setting up sponsorships in VGIM is as easy as dropping me an email, agreeing a feature date and popping me over some copy. Lovely stuff. So are you ready to get your brand into the newsletter described by one senior leader as "the gold standard of industry newsletters"? Get in touch with me at george@half-space.consulting to find out more. P.S. Here's a nice picture from London Developer Conference

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It's important to know that #videogame sector commits to transparent and fair in-game purchases. The industry paper 👇 below is endorsed by Belgian videogame sector and explains how commercial intent behind in-game purchase, including price in real-world money, is clearly distinguished from gameplay so that it is obvious to videogame players when they are being proposed to make financial decision.

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Dear Internet; Can we PLEASE permanently add "Gaming" to every single industry box defining what you work in? It's getting kind of old picking "Media", "Telecommunications", "Information Technology", "Software", "Entertainment" or another one of the off-center categories that mildly resembles what it is we do, yet does not do it any justice at all. I might start choosing "Aerospace" from now on because we are most definitely going to the frigging moon! 🚀 👨‍🚀 Sincerely, 2.5+ billion gamers and potential workforce worldwide #gaming #esports #future #growth

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You know, I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to register for the European Gaming Congress in Warsaw on October 15-16. Seriously, folks, this isn’t one of those things where you can just show up fashionably late like you’re at some kind of casual brunch. No, no, no – this is the real deal. Imagine showing up in Warsaw, ready to soak in all the gaming industry wisdom, only to find out the event’s packed tighter than a subway car at rush hour. You're standing outside, pressing your nose against the window, trying to catch snippets of conversation about the latest in gaming tech and regulatory updates. It's like trying to hear your favorite song through a brick wall – you just can't get the full experience! And the networking! Oh, the networking. You miss out on rubbing elbows with the industry’s finest. Instead, you’re stuck in a coffee shop around the corner, practicing your elevator pitch on the barista, who just wants to know if you want room for milk. So, trust me on this – register now. Be there, be in the room where it happens, and don’t be the one scrolling through social media feeds, living vicariously through everyone else's posts about the event. This is your chance to be part of something big, to gain insights, to make connections, to... I don't know... change your life! I can't stress this enough. Sign up today. Be there or be square... and trust me, in Warsaw, you don’t want to be the square. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d8ZZ27Qa #Warsaw2024 #EGC2024 #EiGEAwards2024 #hipthers

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🚀 Explore Real-World Examples from Mr.Beast x Top Troops Influencer campaign or Podcast ads for June's Journey as Alternative Mobile UA Channels for 2024 In today's fast-evolving mobile landscape, sticking solely to Google and Facebook for user acquisition isn't enough. With economic shifts demanding more scrupulous budgeting and quicker payback, diversification isn't just beneficial—it's necessary. 👉 Why Diversify? More channels mean more opportunities for testing, discovering potentially profitable new channels, and not putting all your eggs in one basket. When one channel stumbles, your strategy doesn’t have to. I’m excited to share insights on alternative mobile UA channels that are making waves in 2024. Also, thanks Media Bodies | Influencer Marketing Agency & Vibe.co for additional insights: Influencer Marketing: Discover how collaborations with mega-influencers like Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson) can drive significant engagement and installs, as seen with the Top Troops by Socialpoint, which included custom assets and challenges to maximize ROI. Podcast Ads: Learn from successful podcast campaigns that utilize the trust and intimacy of this medium to boost app installs—insights backed by campaigns like those run by Tactile Games for Lily's Garden or Wooga for June's Journey. Connected TV (CTV): See how brands leverage CTV advertising to effectively reach massive audiences, highlighted by real-time optimized campaigns by Huuuge Games on different platforms. Strategic Partnerships: Gain insights from the unique partnership between Clash of Clans and Chess.com, which cross-promoted content to mutual benefit, boosting user bases significantly. Retail Media Networks: Get a peek at how major brands utilize spaces in retail media, from Amazon Advertising to newer platforms like inflight entertainment systems. These examples aren’t just theories but actionable strategies that have been implemented and tested in the market, offering you a clear pathway to diversify and strengthen your mobile UA efforts. 💬 I’d love to hear about your experiences with these or other innovative UA channels. Have they transformed your approach? What worked and what didn’t? Let’s exchange insights and learn together! 🔄 Engage, Comment, and Share this post to help others in our community stay ahead of the curve in mobile user acquisition strategies! 🔗 Dive deeper into each of these strategies by reading the full article here: The Art of Diversification: Alternative Mobile UA Channels for 2024 https://lnkd.in/dwjeKUNc #UserAcquisition #MobileMarketing #DigitalMarketing #RealWorldExamples #InfluencerMarketing #PodcastAds #ConnectedTV #StrategicPartnerships #TikTokMarketing #RetailMedia #MobileGames

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"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." 2018 - Many of us met with the IOC in Switzerland to explore esports. 2024 - IOC proposes the Esports Olympic Games! Could start next year. Some good ideas just take a while. I am optimistic about the additional cultural legitimacy the Olympics can provide to esports. And the generational relevancy and digital engagement esports can provide to the Olympics. There WILL be stumbles out of the game. More likely than not the very first games selected by the IOC will not be ideal. But ultimately more competitive gaming and more media content and coverage benefits the games industry, the esports industry and most importantly the esports competitors themselves -- given patience and time.

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🎮 As a millennial in my late 30s, diving into the mobile game industry has been fascinating! Did you know that folks aged 40-49 are now the most engaged gamers globally, surpassing Gen-Z? 🌍 What strategies do you think could effectively capture this audience? How can game developers adapt to these changing player preferences? Let's discuss! #GamingCommunity 🚀

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I really wish everyone analyzed online poker properly. What happens in a typical gambling operator’s office when it’s time to analyze reports? Let’s say it’s an operator that has all the main verticals. Someone at the top opens a report, sees that online poker only accounts for 3% of the revenue structure, closes the report, and decides to further cut expenses for online poker. How does middle management react to this? Pretty much the same. Because numbers are stubborn and straightforward, they’re hard to argue with. If you see 3%, it’s tough to resist the urge to stop developing that direction. How does junior management feel about it? Under pressure from upper management and lacking a deep understanding of online poker, junior management also picks up on this negative trend and treats online poker with indifference. But if the company properly analyzed this vertical, things could change. Online poker isn’t just 3% of your company’s revenue structure. Yes, it’s not a major revenue driver, but it’s definitely a system builder. When a casino manager opens yesterday’s report, they see a new player who brought the company thousands of euros in revenue. The casino manager immediately feels proud, thinking how great it is that they made money for the company. But no one bothers to figure out where this player came from. I assure you, a significant number of new players in other verticals come precisely because of poker. A player might have been drawn to the platform because of an interest in online poker. They could have registered for a long tournament and opened a few casino games on the side to make the experience more enjoyable. And they might only open casino games while they’re also playing online poker. So, who’s the real hero here? Who actually brought the player in? If that player made a big deposit thanks to their interest in online poker and part of that deposit ended up in another vertical, in my view, that’s the credit of online poker. If we accurately identify the product preference of players and know the triggers that lead them to other product verticals, we’ll start seeing online poker in a completely different light. At least 50% of poker players venture into casinos and slots, but their product preference remains poker. And they come to the platform thanks to online poker events. So, poker is bringing you far more than just 3% — but indirectly. You might argue that this works the other way too, with someone coming for the casino and then transitioning to poker. Sure, it can happen, but you shouldn’t allow that. Effective, high-margin migration should go from poker to casino and sports, not the other way around. Because it takes 5 seconds to earn €1,000 in a casino, but it takes a year to earn €1,000 in online poker. Let’s keep fighting for online poker and not let the other verticals completely absorb it. I’ve got nothing against other verticals, I just consider myself an ambassador and defender of online poker. Thanks.

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Awful news again today, with us finding out about more layoffs in the games industry. This time it is affecting Mighty Kingdom: CEO David Yin announced in the early hours this morning that around 28% had to be laid off (you can find this post here: https://lnkd.in/eZhb3PwM) To those impacted by these layoffs, please find a comprehensive list of resources, below: 🥇First, Discipline Games Jobs Resources: Over the past weeks I have created 9 (at time of writing) Games Jobs Resources to find jobs in a wide range of disciplines: 🎨 Art, Animation, VFX and UI This resource contains around 1,300 jobs worldwide across all links. Link: https://lnkd.in/eu2bjadW ⚙ Engineering and Programming This resource lists just over 1,700 jobs worldwide across all links. Link: https://lnkd.in/etPj22BE 🕹 Quality Assurance This resource lists over 440 QA jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dkiEy8da 📑 Game Production This resource lists around 400 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/d9qfQ5tg 📢 Marketing & Community This resource lists around 380 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dc-PVb3h 🎶 Audio and Sound Design This resource lists around 180 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dU8t6Esq 📠 Studio Support, HR, Recruitment and BizDev This resource lists around 300 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dMdWv4xN ⚙ IT This resource lists around 100 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/df7d-KkR 🎮 Game Design This resource lists around 600 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/d2kKaw95 🥈 Second, the Ultimate list of Video Games Career Resources: This should be your one-stop shop for all information. My dear friend Amir Satvat maintains these documents, he is a legend for doing this - please check them out: https://amirsatvat.com/ 🥉 Third, If you have worked in publishing, please message me. I am looking for quite a few roles right now! ⬅ 🎖 Finally, do not give up. Ever. No matter how dark things may look right now, I KNOW you will get through this, you have got this! 👊 Remember you are not alone. If you need help, advice, or even an ear to listen, we're here for you. Always! ➡ A request to my community, please can I ask you to repost this post to your colleagues and friends, so that we can get as many into jobs as possible! And please comment if you or your studio are currently hiring - let's help each other! Much love ❤️ #layoffs #gamesindustry #jobsingames #mightykingdom

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Moneyball of publishing strategy👇🏼 Tell us what UA strategies work for your game 🧐 Great insights from the two & a half gamers pod!

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📃 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!! 🎮 Here is our list of European Gaming Contracts across all disciplines, see below 👇 TL:DR: Contracts with European Studios open to Consultants based in Europe Remote - Sweden 🏡 Remote - Europe 🌍 Hybrid - Stockholm 🏢 Reach out to Paul Hackett for: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡 Interviewing 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡 Interviewing Reach out to Andy Bargh for: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡New Job 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡Applicants Needed Reach out to Melanie Lindsey for: 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 - 𝟮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 🌍Interviewing 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 🌍Interviewing 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 - 𝟯 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢New Role! 𝗦𝗿. 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍New Role! Reach out to Aarronn Campbell for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖++ 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗨𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽. - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖++ 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing Reach out to Adam Miller-Bettridge for: 𝟯𝗗 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝟯 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed Reach out to Sol Bate for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘅 𝟰 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Applicants Needed - Must be Stockholm Based Reach out to Heather Nicholls for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Interviewing for Post Summer 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Applicants Needed for Post Summer Reach out to Mia Elizabeth for: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗙𝗫 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed Follow Evolution Recruitment Gaming as we have more roles coming in all the time! 💪 Share this with your network for those looking for their next gig! ▶️

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