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Tech for Non-TechiesAuthor: Sophia Matveeva
Tech for Non-Techies helps Business Leaders have great careers in the Digital Age, with episodes on innovation, digital transformation, start-ups and how technology is changing business. Learn tech concepts, apply them to business strategy, and get practical advice on how to succeed as a Digital Leader today. Learn how to work with tech clients, transition career, succeed in digital transformation and start a company as a non-technical founder. Tech for Non-Techies is for: - Leaders in corporates going through digital transformation - Non-technical founders - Professionals who want to transition into a career in tech - Tech investors Hosted by tech entrepreneur, executive coach and Chicago Booth MBA Sophia Matveeva. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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298. Inside the gaming industry: what every business leader should know
Episode 298
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
The gaming industry generates more revenue than music and film combined. It is the birthplace of innovations now used across entertainment, advertising, and AI. It is a fantastic sector for non-technical founders to flourish. And most business leaders know almost nothing about it. In this episode, Sophia Matveeva speaks with Jen Glennon, editor at Polygon, one of the leading publications covering the games industry, for an accessible and surprising introduction to a sector that is reshaping technology and culture. Listen to learn: How gaming became the world's largest entertainment sector, with projected revenues of $564 billion in 2026 Why Fortnite makes $6 billion a year from a free game — and what that model means for every business thinking about digital monetisation Why Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse missed what gaming had already built —— and why that's a lesson in understanding markets before you enter them What the Hollywood studio model tells us about how gaming companies are built, funded, and acquired Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The high-risk, high-reward nature of gaming 02:52 - Why the gaming industry is so huge 04:45 - Who actually plays games? Demographics revealed 06:08 - Gaming as innovator: AI and creative tech 08:02 - Innovations from gaming: Unreal Engine and visual effects 09:12 - Paths to founding gaming companies 12:19 - Funding models: Kickstarter vs venture capital 14:19 - The exit strategy: Getting acquired 16:03 - Geographic hubs: California, Japan, and emerging markets 18:00 - Revenue models: Micro-transactions and whales 19:47 - Mark Zuckerberg and the metaverse: Lessons from gaming 21:36 - Closing and resources Free AI Mini-Workshop for Non-Technical Founders Learn how to go from idea to a tested product using AI — in under 30 minutes. Get free access here: techfornontechies.co/aiclass Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Listen to Tech for Non-Techies on: Apple Spotify YouTube Audible Pandora Transcript: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/inside-the-gaming-industry-what-every-business-leader-should-know
