Helping Game Startups Turn Into The Game Giants Of Tomorrow | Interview with Andre Lemaitre Founder of MakersForge

The Valuu Makers Podcast - A podcast by Ryan Purvis, Heather Bicknell

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In this episode of the Valuu Makers Podcast, host Ryan Purvis talks to Andre Lemaitre, CEO and founder of MakersForge, a games industry partner helping businesses raise, hire, and build communities. Andre shares his journey from recruitment into the gaming industry, his passion for enriching the startup ecosystem in games, and how Makersforge is working to create a sustainable future for indie game developers. They discuss challenges in the gaming world, from fundraising to talent acquisition, and explore the potential of community-driven solutions for startups. About Guest: Andre is a Talent Strategist and Founder of MakersForge, a start-up with a mission to help Founders to raise, hire and connect through community. Throughout his career he has successfully helped 23 Game Studios, and 18 Nordic Tech Companies to secure almost 100 hires and is currently advising companies on how to navigate the ever-changing talent market, coaching them to build and maintain efficient recruitment processes and create positive candidate experiences. He is also the creator and community manager of the MakersForge Founders Network, an online community of Founders in Games, spanning 15 different countries and is working to help the member studios secure capital and provide a wide of outsourcing partners to help build member studio projects. Show links: Andre's LinkedIn: @Andre Lemaitre MakersForge website: www.makersforge.gg Twitter: ⁠@theValuuMakers⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@theValuuMakers⁠ YouTube channel: ⁠TheValuuMakers⁠ Email us: [email protected] Visit us: ⁠www.valuumakers.club⁠ Be a guest: ⁠Sign up here Amazing products to try out! Notion AI LearnWorlds Breezy HR